Preacher's Fortune

The First Mountain Man #12

by William W. Johnstone

When Preacher is hired to lead a Mexican brother and sister across the Sangre de Cristo mountains to reclaim their family fortune, he is plunged into a web of betrayal, greed, and mystery where treasure hunters dog his every move.

Genres: Westerns, Fiction, Novels

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

William 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.

Reviews

[Rob Smith, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book falls into the top 20 best Johntone Clan books. This is a great adventure with the usual excellent Johnstone characters. Even better than usual. A rather complicated plot, dialogue, setting are all very well thought out.

This tale has been told in other Johnstone Clan books. This is the best. The layering of sets of characters and getting them together, apart and together and apart and then adding in more is extremely hard to pull off successfully. especially of such well defined characters. Excellent work by the Ghost Writers.

Bottom ;line: i recommend this book. ten out of ten points.

[Doug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good read by William J. Johnstone.

I love the Preacher series. They are all good reads and worth the effort. Now on to the next one.

[David Burnworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Preacher aids Vincente Ojeida when five gringo's are about to rape and do more damage to Ojeida's wife and young daughter. From there the foursome becomes friends. As with Preacher, he ambers on to the next adventure that will pit him against the five gringo's and some scum-sucking deserters from the Mexican Army. There is a lot in this adventure but no more am I giving away. You will have to rad about the 7 foot bad guy and how Preacher meets to guys who become lifetime friends.

[Terie Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Best So Far

No doubt the best of Johnstone’s work that I have read thus far. Multiple characters, plot twists and plenty of action as always. Out of his element, Preacher holds steadfast to his principles and learns a little along the way. Don’t miss the authors note at the end; truly profound and refreshing.

[Cindy Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

You just get BETTER!

I can't get enough of Your writing! And Preacher is a True Treasure! Along with the 1st and, alas, the Last Mountain Man. I plan on reading 'ALL' Your books!!! You are an Awesome writer and, I feel, Friend! Happy Trails an God Bless!!!!!

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Johnstone western.

Preacher does what Preacher always does and saves the day. In this book he’s also charged with finding and saving some lost gold. It’s a fight to the finish from beginning to end.

[Daniel Farthing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

I enjoyed the book i.thought it was well written and I like the details the ending was a little predictable but a good read

[Preston Dannelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely spell-binding as always

Another good Western with all its excitement, twists, turns and ups and downs! I can't wait to get started on the next book! Thanks Mr. Johnstone.

[Michael Mcfarren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting

William delivers again. A fast paced action adventure that grabs and won’t let you go till the end. On to the next.

[Cheryl Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I gave it five stars because I could not put it down. Any one who likes a good western will have love the Preacher series.

[HornFan2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

While it was an excellent read, kind of bummed since the majority of the book was written by the late much beloved William W. Johnstone, and it's the last one in the Preacher series were any of the writing is by him.

Any of his books are excellent, when you get to the ones with J.A. Johnstone seems the continuation of his series by his estate are decent and the newer ones are hit or miss.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Preacher helps out a couple of youth who are helping the church recover a lost treasure. Of course there are others after that same treasure and Preacher must protect the group from the intruders. Preacher in the end safe the day and helps the Padre see the true meaning of Christian works.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had seen this story before but this was much better written.

[larry brashear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!

Really good story with a nice plot. Just love it when the good guys win! Never seen a bad book by this fine writer.