Title: The Last Mountain Man (The Last Mountain Man: Smoke Jensen #1)
Author: William W Johnstone
Pages: 353
Year: 2018
Publisher: Pinnacle
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
Kirby “Smoke” Jensen is a man born in turbulent times and a man who faces adversity with tenacity. If you haven’t heard of this character or read any books where he is the main or supporting character, you’re in for a treat. I have read all the Johnstone Christmas stories, The Jensen Brand and others where I learned how a young boy had to grow up quickly to survive.
Here is the first book that starts the trail of Kirby Jensen, learning how to live off the land and tell the difference between friend and foe. Emmett, Kirby’s father, returns after the war between the states to find that his wife is dead, his daughter has left the farm and Kirby has become a man. As the pair head west, they meet a man who is destined to play a major role in Kirby’s life, education, and future. The man they meet is named Preacher and from there the story takes off, with Kirby learning how to defend himself, taking a wife and then going after the men who done him wrong.
I really enjoyed reading about Kirby “Smoke” Jensen and how he came to be known as Smoke as well as who hung the moniker on him. Smoke can be a quiet man, letting others alone as he carves out his own path in life, but he won’t let others get away with taking what isn’t theirs! The novel is action-packed, high-octane thrills and the beginning of the most beloved character in Johnstone country! Grab a copy and enjoy the beginning of the adventures with Smoke, Preacher and others who come along throughout the man’s journey.
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For the most part more suited for the YA reader than an adult. I quit at 20% and won't be reading any other books by this author. ( )