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The Last Gunfighter

by William W Johnstone

24 books Started 2000 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The The Last Gunfighter is a Western / Thriller series by William W Johnstone, made up of 24 books published between 2000 and 2024. It begins with The Drifter (2000), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Morgan Men ( With: J A Johnstone) (2024), spanning 24 years of storytelling.

24books
24years active
3decades
~1yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Drifter 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Reprisal 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Ghost Valley 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Forbidden 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Showdown 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Imposter 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Rescue 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Burning 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 No Man's Land 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Manhunt 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Violent Sunday 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Renegades 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Savage Country ( With: Fred Austin) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Devil's Legion ( With: J A Johnstone) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Avenger ( With: J A Johnstone) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Hell Town ( With: J A Johnstone) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Ambush Valley ( With: J A Johnstone) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Killing Ground ( With: J A Johnstone) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Slaughter ( With: J A Johnstone) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Sudden Fury ( With: J A Johnstone) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Winter Kill ( With: J A Johnstone) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
22 Dead Before Sundown ( With: J A Johnstone) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Montana Gundown ( With: J A Johnstone) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
24 The Morgan Men ( With: J A Johnstone)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Last Gunfighter series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Last Gunfighter series?

Start with The Drifter (2000), the first book in the The Last Gunfighter series by William W Johnstone. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The Last Gunfighter series?

There are 24 books in the The Last Gunfighter series by William W Johnstone, published between 2000 and 2024.

What is the first book in the The Last Gunfighter series?

The first book in the The Last Gunfighter series is The Drifter, published in 2000 by William W Johnstone.

What is the latest book in the The Last Gunfighter series?

The most recent book in the The Last Gunfighter series is The Morgan Men ( With: J A Johnstone) (2024) by William W Johnstone.

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About William W Johnstone

William W. Johnstone was a prolific American Western and thriller writer. Born in 1938 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Johnstone developed a love for writing at a young age. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his writing career in the 1970s. Johnstone became known for his fast-paced, action-packed novels, often featuring iconic Western characters such as Preacher, Tom Horn, and Flintlock. He wrote over 300 books, including the "Lonesome Dove" series, "The Mountain Man" series, and "The Last Gunfighter" series. Johnstone's books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into several languages. He received numerous awards, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Paperback Original Novel in 1998 for "The Devil's Sleep." Despite his critical success, Johnstone remained a humble and down-to-earth man. He passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of beloved Western tales that continue to entertain readers.

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About the Last Gunfighter series

The Last Gunfighter, under the William W. Johnstone name, is a long-running Western series following Frank Morgan — an ageing, fast-draw gunfighter who only wants to be left in peace, but whose deadly reputation means trouble always finds him. Drifting the frontier with his dog and his Colt, Frank repeatedly has to stand up for the weak against outlaws and killers.

The books deliver classic Western action: blazing gunfights, frontier justice, and a weary, honourable hero who is tired of killing but very good at it. It's a reliable, fast-paced series in the prolific Johnstone tradition.

The novels are largely episodic and stand alone, following Frank Morgan across the Old West, beginning with "The Last Gunfighter: The Drifter."