Order of William W Johnstone Books
William W. Johnstone was a prolific American author known for his extensive contributions to the Western genre, crafting a vast array of novels that captured the rugged spirit of the American frontier. His notable series, including 'Ashes,' 'Bad Men of the West,' and 'The First Mountain Man,' have garnered a loyal following, depicting themes of survival, justice, and the complexities of life in the Wild West. With titles like 'Smoke Jensen' and 'Matt Jensen: The Last Mountain Man,' Johnstone's characters often embody the quintessential cowboy archetype, facing challenges that test their resolve and morality. Additionally, he delved into action-packed narratives with series such as 'Black Ops' and 'Blood Bond,' showcasing his versatility as a writer. Through his vivid storytelling and rich character development, Johnstone has left an indelible mark on the Western literary landscape, engaging readers with tales that resonate with both adventure and humanity.
Order of Ashes Series
Order of Bad Men of the West Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Butch Cassidy: The Lost Years | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Forty Times a Killer! | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | A Dangerous Man | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Ben Savage, Saloon Ranger Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Buzzard's Bluff | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Devil's Boneyard | 2020 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
3 | Slaughter at Wolf Creek | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Black Ops Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | American Jihad | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Remember the Alamo | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Jacknife | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Home Invasion | 2010 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
Order of Blood Bond Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Blood Bond | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Brotherhood of the Gun | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Gunsight Crossing | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Gunsmoke and Gold | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Devil Creek Crossfire | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Shootout at Gold Creek | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | San Angelo Showdown | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Death in Snake Creek | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Slaughter Trail | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | The Hanging Road By: J A Johnstone | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Ride for Vengeance By: J A Johnstone | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Texas Gundown By: J A Johnstone | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Deadly Road to Yuma By: J A Johnstone | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Moonshine Massacre By: J A Johnstone | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Arizona Ambush By: J A Johnstone | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | A Hundred Ways to Kill By: J A Johnstone | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Blood Valley Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Blood Valley | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Six Ways from Sunday | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Savage Guns | 2010 | 4.1 | Amazon.com |
Order of Brannigan's Land Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Brannigan's Land | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Mean and Evil | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | A Month of Doomsdays | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Brothers O'Brien Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Brothers O'Brien | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Killing Season | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Shadow of the Hangman | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Last Man Standing | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | A Time to Slaughter | 2012 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
6 | The Law of Violence | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Buck Trammel Western Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | North of Laramie | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Bury the Hatchet | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Intruders | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Fires of Blackstone | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | This Man Must Die | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Killers Never Sleep | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Buckhorn Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Buckhorn | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Paid in Blood | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Bloodthirsty | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Cat Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Cat's Cradle | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Cat's Eye | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Catfish Charlie Tuttle Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Catfish Charlie | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Christmas Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | A Lone Star Christmas | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | A Rocky Mountain Christmas | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | A Big Sky Christmas | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | A Frontier Christmas | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | A Texas Hill Country Christmas | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | A Colorado Christmas | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | An Arizona Christmas | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | A High Sierra Christmas | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | A Jensen Family Christmas | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | A Maccallister Christmas | 2020 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
11 | A Death Valley Christmas | 2021 | 4.7 | Amazon.com |
Order of Chuckwagon Trail Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Chuckwagon Trail | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Die by the Gun | 2018 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
3 | A Hill of Beans | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Biscuits and Gravy | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Settling His Hash | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Code Name Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Code Name: Payback | 2000 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
2 | Code Name: Survival | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Code Name: Death | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Code Name: Coldfire | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Code Name: Quickstrike | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Code Name: Extreme Prejudice | 2004 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
7 | Code Name: Kill Zone | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Cotton Pickens Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Massacre Mountain | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Wyoming Slaughter | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Support Your Local Deputy | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Death & Texas Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Death & Texas | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Dark is the Night | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Marked for Death | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Scavengers | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Devil Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Devil's Kiss | 1981 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Devil's Heart | 1983 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Devil's Touch | 1984 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Devil's Cat | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | The Devil's Laughter | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Devil's Gulch Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Devil's Gulch By: J A Johnstone | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Shooting Iron By: J A Johnstone | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Dog Team Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Last of the Dog Team | 1981 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
2 | The Return of the Dog Team | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Revenge of the Dog Team By: J A Johnstone | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Target Response By: J A Johnstone | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Duff MacCallister Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | MacCallister | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Eagles Legacy | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Killing | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Dry Gulch Ambush | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Kill Crazy | 2014 | 5.0 | Amazon.com |
6 | Kingdom Come | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Ten Guns from Texas | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Day of Reckoning | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | The Stalking Death | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Stranglehold | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Killer Take All | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Savage Sunday | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Riding the Nightmare | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Eagles Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Eyes of Eagles | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Dreams of Eagles | 1994 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
3 | Talons of Eagles | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Scream of Eagles | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Rage of Eagles | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Song of Eagles | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Cry of Eagles | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Blood of Eagles | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Destiny of Eagles | 2004 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
10 | Revenge of Eagles | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Pride of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2006 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
12 | Crusade of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2007 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
13 | Thunder of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Bloodshed of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Slaughter of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | Massacre of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | Carnage of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | Defiance of Eagles By: J A Johnstone | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Firestick Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Firestick | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Blood and Bullets | 2018 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
3 | Dead for a Dollar | 2019 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
Order of The First Mountain Man Series
Order of Flintlock Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Flintlock | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Gut-Shot | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Kill or Die | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | A Time For Vultures | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Hell's Gate | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Pitchfork Pass | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Forever Texas Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Forever Texas | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Lone Star Legacy | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | On the Royle Range | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Fort Misery Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Fort Misery | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Frontiersman Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Frontiersman | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | River of Blood | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Darkest Winter | 2017 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
4 | Damnation Valley | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Go West, Young Man Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Go West, Young Man | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Oregon Trail | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Leaving Independence (Short Story) | 2025 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Guns of Vigilante Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Guns of the Vigilantes | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Troubleshooters | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Raising Caine | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Hank Fallon Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Yuma Prison Crashout | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Behind the Iron | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Dead Time | 2020 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
4 | A Knife in the Heart | 2020 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
Order of Have Brides, Will Travel Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Have Brides, Will Travel | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Shotgun Wedding | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Till Death | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Hell's Half Acre Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Butcher of Baxter Pass By: J A Johnstone | 2015 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
2 | Hell's Half Acre By: J A Johnstone | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Cold-Blooded By: J A Johnstone | 2015 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
Order of Hunter Buchanon Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Black Hills | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Blood in the Dust | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Hunter's Moon | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Whip Hand | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Invasion USA Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Invasion USA By: Fred Austin | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Border War By: J A Johnstone | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Jake Ransom, Man of the Mountains Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | To the River's End By: J A Johnstone | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Jackals Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Jackals | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Stand Up and Die | 2020 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
3 | Every Mother's Son | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Dead River | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | The Fires of Hell | 2023 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
Order of The Family Jensen Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Family Jensen By: J A Johnstone | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Helltown Massacre By: J A Johnstone | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Violent Land By: J A Johnstone | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Hard Ride to Hell By: J A Johnstone | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Massacre Canyon By: J A Johnstone | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Brotherhood of Evil By: J A Johnstone | 2015 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
Order of Those Jensen Boys! Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Those Jensen Boys! | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Rimfire | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Twelve Dead Men | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Ride the Savage Land | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Rope Burn | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Jensen Brand Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Jensen Brand | 2017 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
2 | Too Soon to Die | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Rising Fire | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Gold Mine Massacre | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Dark Night in Big Rock | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Kerrigans Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Kerrigans | 2014 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
2 | The Lawless | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Journey into Violence | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Hate Thy Neighbor | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | The Devil to Pay | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Last Gunfighter Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Drifter | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Reprisal | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Ghost Valley | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Forbidden | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Showdown | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Imposter | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Rescue | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | The Burning | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | No Man's Land | 2004 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Manhunt | 2004 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Violent Sunday | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Renegades | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Savage Country By: Fred Austin | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | The Devil's Legion By: J A Johnstone | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Avenger By: J A Johnstone | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | Hell Town By: J A Johnstone | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | Ambush Valley By: J A Johnstone | 2008 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
18 | Killing Ground By: J A Johnstone | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Slaughter By: J A Johnstone | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | Sudden Fury By: J A Johnstone | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
21 | Winter Kill By: J A Johnstone | 2009 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
22 | Dead Before Sundown By: J A Johnstone | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
23 | Montana Gundown By: J A Johnstone | 2012 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
24 | The Morgan Men By: J A Johnstone | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Last Rebel Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Survivor | 2004 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
Order of The Last Wagon Train Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Last Wagon Train | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Luke Jensen: Bounty Hunter Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Dead Shot | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Bloody Sunday | 2014 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
4 | Bad Men Die | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Death Rides Alone | 2016 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
6 | Legion of Fire | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Burning Daylight | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Hired Guns | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Prairie Fire | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | The Bullet Stops Here | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Luke Jensen-Dewey Mckenzie Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Beans, Bourbon, and Blood | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of MacCoole and Boone Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | These Violent Years | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | A Time for Killing | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Man From Waco / John Bannack Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Man from Waco | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Some Die Young | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Matt Jensen: The Last Mountain Man Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Matt Jensen, the Last Mountain Man | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Deadly Trail | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Purgatory | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Savage Territory | 2009 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
5 | Snake River Slaughter | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Dakota Ambush | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Massacre at Powder River | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | The Eyes of Texas | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Torture Town | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | The Great Train Massacre | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Die with the Outlaws | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Montana Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Montana | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Hard Winter | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Morgan Family Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Black Hills Blood Hunt | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Morgans Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Morgans By: J A Johnstone | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Mountain Man Series
Order of Nathan Stark Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nathan Stark, Army Scout | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Trigger Happy | 2021 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
3 | Purgatory Crossing | 2025 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Old Cowboys Never Die Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Old Cowboys Never Die | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Nice Guys Finish Dead | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Kill Me Tomorrow | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Onion Creek Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Edge of Nowhere | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Perley Gates Western Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Legend of Perley Gates | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | A Reason to Die | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Bullets Don't Argue | 2019 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
4 | Shot to Hell | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Red River Vengeance | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Texarkana | 2021 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
7 | The Lonesome Gun | 2023 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
Order of Phoenix Rising Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Phoenix Rising | 2011 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
2 | Firebase Freedom | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Day of Judgment | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Preacher & MacCallister Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Frontier America | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | They Came to Kill | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | When All Hell Broke Loose | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Devil's Crossing | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Hostile Territory | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Fort Buzzard | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Range Detectives Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Range Detectives | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Hang Them Slowly | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Frontier of Violence | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Right Between the Eyes | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Red Ryan Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Riding Shotgun | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Backstabbers | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Bullet for a Stranger | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | A Quiet, Little Town | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Last Stage to El Paso | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Remington 1894 Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Remington 1894 | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Rig Warrior Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rig Warrior | 1987 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
2 | Wheels of Death | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Eighteen-Wheel Avenger | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Knockdown By: J A Johnstone | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Satan Influenced Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | A Crying Shame | 1983 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Nursery | 1983 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Rockinghorse | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Jack-in-the-Box | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Sweet Dreams | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Baby Grand | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Toy Cemetery | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | The Uninvited | 1988 | 4.2 | Amazon.com |
9 | Sandman | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Carnival | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Darkly the Thunder | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Rockabilly Hell | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Rockabilly Limbo | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Blood Oath | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Savage Texas Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Savage Texas By: J A Johnstone | 2011 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
2 | A Good Day to Die By: J A Johnstone | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Stampeders By: J A Johnstone | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Rebel Yell By: J A Johnstone | 2014 | 4.2 | Amazon.com |
5 | Seven Days to Hell By: J A Johnstone | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Sawbones Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sawbones | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Never Seen Deader | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Shawn O'Brien Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Town Tamer By: J A Johnstone | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Manslaughter By: J A Johnstone | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Better off Dead By: J A Johnstone | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Sidewinders Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sidewinders By: J A Johnstone | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Massacre at Whiskey Flats By: J A Johnstone | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Cutthroat Canyon By: J A Johnstone | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Mankiller, Colorado By: J A Johnstone | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Deadwood Gulch By: J A Johnstone | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Texas Bloodshed By: J A Johnstone | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | The Butcher of Bear Creek By: J A Johnstone | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Bleeding Texas By: J A Johnstone | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Sixkiller, US Marshal Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sixkiller, U.S. Marshal | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Day of Rage | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Eight Hours to Die | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Hour of Death | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Blood for Blood | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Dead Man Walking | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Slash & Pecos Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cutthroats | 2019 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
2 | A Good Day for a Massacre | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Wicked Die Twice | 2020 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
4 | Hell for Breakfast | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Sons of Thunder | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Bad Hombres | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Smoke Jensen Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Smoke Jensen, the Beginning | 2015 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
2 | This Violent Land | 2015 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
3 | Outlaw Country | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | When the Shooting Starts | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Desolation Creek | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | The Angry Land | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Springfield Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Springfield 1880 | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Stoneface Finnegan Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | By the Neck | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Devil You Know | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Hard Road to Vengeance | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Taylor Callahan, Circuit Rider Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Taylor Callahan, Circuit Rider | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Save It for Sunday | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Texas John Slaughter Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Texas John Slaughter By: J A Johnstone | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Deadly Day in Tombstone By: J A Johnstone | 2014 | 4.2 | Amazon.com |
3 | The Edge of Hell By: J A Johnstone | 2014 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
Order of Texas Lightning Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Hanging Party By: J A Johnstone | 2024 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
Order of Texas Moonshiners Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Texas Moonshiners | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Tim Colter Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Colter's Journey | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Edge of Violence | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | While the Town Slept | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Town Called Fury Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | A Town Called Fury By: J A Johnstone | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Hard Country By: J A Johnstone | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Judgment Day By: J A Johnstone | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Redemption By: J A Johnstone | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Trail West Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Trail West | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Monahan's Massacre | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Hang Him Twice | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Will Tanner Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Will Tanner By: J A Johnstone | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | A Stranger in Town By: J A Johnstone | 2016 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
3 | Powder Burn By: J A Johnstone | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Evil Never Sleeps By: J A Johnstone | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Dig Your Own Grave By: J A Johnstone | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Pray for Death By: J A Johnstone | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | The Violent Storm By: J A Johnstone | 2022 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
Order of Winchester Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Winchester 1886 | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Winchester 1887 | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Wolf Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Wolfsbane | 1982 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Hunted | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Prey | 1996 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
Order of William W Johnstone Non-Fiction Books
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | From the Ashes: America Reborn | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of William W Johnstone Standalone Novels
Order of The Frontier Overland Company Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Frontier Overland Company | 2023 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
2 | Dry Road to Nowhere | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Tinhorn Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Never Let Them See you Bleed | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | A Lamb to the Slaughter | 2024 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
3 | Heat Lightning | 2025 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of William W. Johnstone Anthologies
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Lost Trails | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Law of the Gun | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Ghost Towns | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
William W. Johnstone: Master of the Western Genre
William W. Johnstone, an iconic figure in American literature, is celebrated for his prolific contributions to the Western genre. With an extensive bibliography that boasts hundreds of titles, including popular series such as "Ashes," "Bad Men of the West," and "Smoke Jensen," Johnstone's work has captured the imagination of readers looking for adventure, heroism, and the quintessential spirit of the American frontier.
Early Life and Background
Born on April 21, 1938, in the rugged landscapes of the American West, Johnstone grew up steeped in the traditions and lore of the cowboy way of life. His early experiences in rural settings, combined with a fascination for the tales of the Old West, inspired a lifelong passion for storytelling. After serving in the United States Navy and pursuing various careers, Johnstone turned to writing full-time, quickly establishing himself as a master storyteller.
Literary Career
Johnstone's writing career took off in the early 1980s, and he soon became synonymous with Western fiction. His passionate portrayal of rugged landscapes, frontier justice, and complex characters provided readers with an authentic taste of life in the 19th-century American West. His novels often blend action, suspense, and moral dilemmas, appealing to a diverse audience.
Among his most notable works is the "Ashes" series, which follows the saga of the fictional character, no-nonsense survivalist and protector of the American way. The series explores themes of resilience and humanity in post-apocalyptic settings, showcasing Johnstone's versatility beyond traditional Western narratives.
The "Bad Men of the West" series further emphasized his adeptness at character development, presenting a grittier side of the West by delving into the lives of outlaws, lawmen, and the struggles that shaped their destinies.
Some of Johnstone’s other prominent series include:
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Smoke Jensen: Chronicling the life of a mountain man and gunslinger in the West, this series cemented Johnstone's reputation as a leading voice in the Western genre.
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Buck Trammel Western: A tale of hardship and hope, this series explores themes of justice and honor as the protagonist seeks to defend the vulnerable against ruthless foes.
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Matt Jensen: The Last Mountain Man: This series further solidified Johnstone's connection to the mountain man narrative, celebrating the spirit of independence and rugged survival.
Versatility Across Genres
In addition to his Western novels, Johnstone's bibliography includes the gripping "Black Ops" series, which navigates the world of military thrillers, and "Blood Bond," a series that interweaves family drama with tension-filled action. His ability to traverse genres while retaining rich storytelling fundamentals defines his authorial style.
Johnstone also ventured into non-fiction, sharing insights into survival skills and the principles of outdoor living through works like "William W. Johnstone Non-Fiction." This versatility showcased his deep understanding of human experiences, whether in fictional or real-world contexts.
Legacy and Influence
William W. Johnstone's influence on the literary landscape remains profound. His ability to blend action with rich storytelling has garnered him a dedicated readership that spans generations. His works have inspired countless aspiring authors and have contributed extensively to the resurgence and popularity of Western literature.
After his passing in 2004, Johnstone's estate continued to publish novels in his name, ensuring that his characters and stories endure in the collective cultural consciousness. His titles continue to fly off the shelves, securing his legacy as one of the greats in American literature.
Conclusion
William W. Johnstone's life and work exemplify the spirit of the American West. His vivid storytelling, unforgettable characters, and ability to weave together tales of heroism and moral complexity ensure that his contributions to literature are celebrated widely. Through series like "Ashes," "Bad Men of the West," and "Smoke Jensen," Johnstone's legacy as the master of the Western genre lives on, inviting new generations of readers to experience the thrill, drama, and rugged beauty of the frontier.
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Book series:
- Ashes Series
- Bad Men of the West Series
- Ben Savage, Saloon Ranger Series
- Black Ops Series
- Blood Bond Series
- Blood Valley Series
- Brannigan's Land Series
- The Brothers O'Brien Series
- Buck Trammel Western Series
- Buckhorn Series
- Cat Series
- Catfish Charlie Tuttle Series
- Christmas Series
- Chuckwagon Trail Series
- Code Name Series
- Cotton Pickens Series
- Death & Texas Series
- The Devil Series
- The Devil's Gulch Series
- Dog Team Series
- Duff MacCallister Series
- Eagles Series
- Firestick Series
- The First Mountain Man Series
- Flintlock Series
- Forever Texas Series
- Fort Misery Series
- The Frontiersman Series
- Go West, Young Man Series
- Guns of Vigilante Series
- Hank Fallon Series
- Have Brides, Will Travel Series
- Hell's Half Acre Series
- Hunter Buchanon Series
- Invasion USA Series
- Jake Ransom, Man of the Mountains Series
- Jackals Series
- The Family Jensen Series
- Those Jensen Boys! Series
- The Jensen Brand Series
- The Kerrigans Series
- The Last Gunfighter Series
- The Last Rebel Series
- The Last Wagon Train Series
- Luke Jensen: Bounty Hunter Series
- Luke Jensen-Dewey Mckenzie Series
- MacCoole and Boone Series
- The Man From Waco / John Bannack Series
- Matt Jensen: The Last Mountain Man Series
- Montana Series
- Morgan Family Series
- The Morgans Series
- Mountain Man Series
- Nathan Stark Series
- Old Cowboys Never Die Series
- Onion Creek Series
- Perley Gates Western Series
- Phoenix Rising Series
- Preacher & MacCallister Series
- The Range Detectives Series
- Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming Series
- Red Ryan Series
- Remington 1894 Series
- Rig Warrior Series
- Satan Influenced Series
- Savage Texas Series
- Sawbones Series
- Shawn O'Brien Series
- Sidewinders Series
- Sixkiller, US Marshal Series
- Slash & Pecos Series
- Smoke Jensen Series
- Springfield Series
- Stoneface Finnegan Series
- Taylor Callahan, Circuit Rider Series
- Texas John Slaughter Series
- Texas Lightning Series
- Texas Moonshiners Series
- Tim Colter Series
- Town Called Fury Series
- The Trail West Series
- Will Tanner Series
- Winchester Series
- Wolf Series
- William W Johnstone Non-Fiction Books
- William W Johnstone Standalone Novels
- The Frontier Overland Company Series
- Tinhorn Series
- William W. Johnstone Anthologies
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