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The Last Mountain Man #31
Ambush of the Mountain Man
Smoke Jensen never wanted to kill, but fate had other plans, and the Mountain Man has left plenty of blood, tears, and fury in his wake. Angus MacDougal, the father of one of Smoke's victims, wants revenge. Riding up to Big Rock, Colorado, MacDougal has decided that killing Smoke won't be enough. He intends to bring him back to Pueblo and hang him before a crowd. It's a bloodthirsty plan that might have worked, except for a beautiful young woman, and the small knife she slips into Smoke's hand. Suddenly Smoke is on the run in the Colorado wilderness with no gun, no supplies, and twenty armed men in pursuit. Once, a man named Preacher taught Smoke how to survive in this wilderness. Now, as a brutal winter bears down, the Mountain Man will use those lessons well - not only to fight his way out alive, but also for vengeance of his own...
242 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2003
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William W. Johnstone
1,041 books1,395 followersWilliam W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.
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January 1, 2020
This was a gift from my son for Christmas, so I started at #31 in the series, but not a problem at all. I truly enjoyed the woman factor of this book as well as the men treating women as people vs objects. I enjoy the older way of life setting and thinking and will be sure to look for more of this series. While this is a 'cowboy' story of good overcoming evil, there is nothing wrong with that...sometimes it is wonderful when the good guy wins!
August 18, 2017
GooWestern
I always enjoy any of the Mountain Man books y William Johns t one. I find them well written,easy o readr and then move along at a good pace. I just e ish he had written more.
I always enjoy any of the Mountain Man books y William Johns t one. I find them well written,easy o readr and then move along at a good pace. I just e ish he had written more.
August 13, 2021
Ambush of the Mountain Man
Another good story by William w. Johnston. He keeps one in the saddle in every book ive read of his. I know when I read about Smoke Jensen he will always, so far, come out on top but the author keeps me reading..
Another good story by William w. Johnston. He keeps one in the saddle in every book ive read of his. I know when I read about Smoke Jensen he will always, so far, come out on top but the author keeps me reading..
May 20, 2017
Smoke's larger than life and it's pretty far fetched for most of it but entertaining.
June 25, 2017
Good!
Another great book but I gave it four stars because it had no ending. Too bad too cause other than that it was wonderful.
Another great book but I gave it four stars because it had no ending. Too bad too cause other than that it was wonderful.
January 5, 2019
The mountain.
Another great story with Smoke Jensen and his good friends. The accusers finally get what they deserved, and an eye for an eye.
Another great story with Smoke Jensen and his good friends. The accusers finally get what they deserved, and an eye for an eye.
June 3, 2019
Another excellent western story with Smoke Jensen as the hero. Nuff said.
July 28, 2019
Enjoy the 31st book of the series.
August 16, 2020
Another great book in the mountain man series. More low key than others in this series.
March 22, 2021
Always a great read
Fast full of action great characters and it has some really good laughs and it gets real serious all in the same moment. Hard to put down.
Fast full of action great characters and it has some really good laughs and it gets real serious all in the same moment. Hard to put down.
June 7, 2021
An oddity in the Smoke series I've read so far, and I've read about 35 of them. During this one the main characters turn their views from one direction to another.
April 17, 2023
One of my favorite western authors.
September 2, 2025
This was an excellent book. What you thought was the story line took a surprise turn. Enjoying the Smoke Jensen books. Easy to read and attention retaining.
March 6, 2017
You can never be disappointed in reading one of John Stones books
I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style and the stories that are written in this book . I hope whoever reads this book will agree .
I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style and the stories that are written in this book . I hope whoever reads this book will agree .
April 15, 2019
Good as always.
This is one of the best . Keeps your interest and comes out as expected. Thanks for a really good read.
This is one of the best . Keeps your interest and comes out as expected. Thanks for a really good read.
February 22, 2023
Revenge on Smoke is the subject of this adventure. Angus MacDougal a big shot, whose son Smoke rightfully killed decides he will have Smoke killed and hire men to do it. The daughter of Angus decides she will revenge her brother's death but then learns a hard lesson. Death is one lesson that Smoke will teach in this one along with a few other life lessons.
August 29, 2016
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE
Smoke, a young who was educated to ways of The Mountain Men, is a grown married man who lives in the town of Big Rock, Colorado. In fact, Smoke and his wife Sally started this town. Well, you always have bullies, show offs and worse. This is about an a wealthy old man who loved to intimidate people. He felt he and his family were better than the community, he's condescending to everyone including his daughter. The cowboys who worked for him were afraid of him and he loved when people cower down to him. His son is gets his teeth knocked out by one of the mountain men, Grizzly, whom Johnny MacDougall made fun of by saying he smelled like a SKUNK...not a thing to say, when you can't back your actions...which Johnny MacDougal couldn't do..he's known around Publeo as a back shooter, and a murderer. The law is in the back pocket of his father Angus MacDougal, so he had nothing to fear. A big mistake was made when Johnny tried to brace Smoke and friends, not a good choice. Johnny is dead his father SNAPS and wants Smoke dead dead and dead..This is the wrong man to challenge, but there's always the idiot who thinks he can out gun SMOKE..SMOKE..
Crazy father, spoil bratty son, a daughter trying to get her father's love. Lots GOING on great adventure..you'll ENJOY this adventure starring SMOKE JENSEN..
Smoke, a young who was educated to ways of The Mountain Men, is a grown married man who lives in the town of Big Rock, Colorado. In fact, Smoke and his wife Sally started this town. Well, you always have bullies, show offs and worse. This is about an a wealthy old man who loved to intimidate people. He felt he and his family were better than the community, he's condescending to everyone including his daughter. The cowboys who worked for him were afraid of him and he loved when people cower down to him. His son is gets his teeth knocked out by one of the mountain men, Grizzly, whom Johnny MacDougall made fun of by saying he smelled like a SKUNK...not a thing to say, when you can't back your actions...which Johnny MacDougal couldn't do..he's known around Publeo as a back shooter, and a murderer. The law is in the back pocket of his father Angus MacDougal, so he had nothing to fear. A big mistake was made when Johnny tried to brace Smoke and friends, not a good choice. Johnny is dead his father SNAPS and wants Smoke dead dead and dead..This is the wrong man to challenge, but there's always the idiot who thinks he can out gun SMOKE..SMOKE..
Crazy father, spoil bratty son, a daughter trying to get her father's love. Lots GOING on great adventure..you'll ENJOY this adventure starring SMOKE JENSEN..
February 22, 2013
I think the reason people like westerns so much is the justice. There is a great balance to them where everything works out in the end. That is not the way it is with real life and sometimes I just need an escape. I gained that escape through this book. I have read some of the Mountain Man series before but it has been a long time ago. I borrowed this from the library for my Kindle and enjoyed every moment of it. Right comes out on top while wrong is made to suffer. It is black and white and no one even attempts to blur the lines. I will read more of Johnstone's western books as my library makes them available for the kindle. If you are looking for some quick enjoyable reads then check out Johnstone's Mountain Man or Preacher series.
October 7, 2014
Loaned to me by Butch Green. This is not one of the "Preacher" series; it's a "Smoke Jensen" western.
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I'm torn between "did not like" and "it was okay." I have enjoyed some of the books in Johnstone's "Preacher" series, but not much this one. The characters did not behave in tune with the traits depicted for them. Also I was highly peeved about the author making a point of Smoke uncharacteristically leaving the house without his hat and guns, then later he pulled down his hat to keep snow from burning his eyes. Not only was it poor editing, but it was bad writing. I thought maybe this was an early offering and Johnstone did better later, but the publication date was 2011. I'll stick with the "Preacher" series.
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I'm torn between "did not like" and "it was okay." I have enjoyed some of the books in Johnstone's "Preacher" series, but not much this one. The characters did not behave in tune with the traits depicted for them. Also I was highly peeved about the author making a point of Smoke uncharacteristically leaving the house without his hat and guns, then later he pulled down his hat to keep snow from burning his eyes. Not only was it poor editing, but it was bad writing. I thought maybe this was an early offering and Johnstone did better later, but the publication date was 2011. I'll stick with the "Preacher" series.
March 5, 2016
Don't think I ever read a "Western" before, but this was pretty good. I listened to it in the car and it held my attention.
September 23, 2011
OK He's Louis Lamour's replacement
November 23, 2014
I always enjoy Mr. Johnstones' Mountain men stories in between other books they are a fast read and I am greatly entertained.
November 16, 2015
I really enjoyed the story line and characters in this book. I started reading Louis L'Amour books when I was 5 or so and really enjoy a good western.
February 12, 2016
Very good western series. The story of Smoke Jensen, trained by the last of the mountain men as a boy. If you like men's adventure and westerns then you will enjoy the series. Recommended
May 30, 2016
Another excellent addition to the Last Mountain Man/Smoke Jensen Series. Will add to my review later on.
May 3, 2014
He takes into a different time and you feel like your there.
December 28, 2015
Hubby had me read another with him - pretty good.
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