The Family Jensen #1
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The Family Jensen #1

Paperback – May 1, 2010

Price
$19.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
312
Publisher
Pinnacle
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0786021307
Dimensions
4.25 x 1 x 6.75 inches
Weight
5.6 ounces

Description

William W. Johnstone is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of over 300 books, including PREACHER, THE LAST MOUNTAIN MAN, LUKE JENSEN BOUNTY HUNTER, FLINTLOCK, SAVAGE TEXAS, MATT JENSEN, THE LAST MOUNTAIN MAN; THE FAMILY JENSEN, SIDEWINDERS, and SHAWN O’BRIEN TOWN TAMER. His thrillers include Phoenix Rising, Home Invasion, The Blood of Patriots, The Bleeding Edge, and Suicide Mission. Visit his website at www.williamjohnstone.net or by email at [email protected]. xa0 Being the all-around assistant, typist, researcher,xa0and fact checker to one of the most popular westernxa0authorsxa0of all time, J.A. Johnstone learned fromxa0the master, Uncle William W. Johnstone. xa0 xa0 He began tutoring J.A. at an early age. After-school hours were often spent retyping manuscripts orxa0researching his massive American Western history library as well as the more modern wars and conflicts.xa0J.A. worked hard—and learned. xa0 “Every day with Billxa0was an adventure story in itself. Bill taught mexa0allxa0he couldxa0about the art of storytelling. ‘Keep the historical facts accurate ,’xa0he would say. ‘Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once told me, I am telling you now: be the best J.A. Johnstone you can be.’”

Features & Highlights

  • From William J. Johnstone, bestselling author of the acclaimed Mountain Man series, comes a sprawling Western saga that brings together for the first time the three generations of legendary frontiersmen, the Jensens, in a bloody battle for freedom, justice, and the fate of a nation. . .
  • THE FAMILY JENSEN: PREACHER, SMOKE, AND MATT
  • Trapped in a remote cabin, surrounded by ruthless gunmen, Matt Jensen and his adoptive father Smoke Jensen join forces with their old friend, Preacher, in the greatest fight of their lives. A ruthless cattle baron has waged an all-out war against the peaceful native tribesmen who have become Preacher's friends. In a bloodthirsty bid for land, power, and wealth, the baron's drafted an army of professional killers to destroy the homesteaders--among them the Jensens are the only men brave enough to stand in his way.Now, Matt, Smoke and Preacher face their ultimate and most deadly challenge--and share their hopes, fears, secrets, and dreams--in what could be their final, most desperate hour. No matter what happens, they are the family Jensen.
  • Surrender is not an option.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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WIlliam Johnstone

Preacher, Smoke and Matt Jensen are trapped in a cabin in the middle of nowhere with bad guys all around how did they get here and will they survive? That is the setting for this William Johnstone novel. This is a book with three short stories that tell how each of them have arrived in this situation and how the story ends for them and their enemies. Johnstone reminds me of Louis L'Amour with his tales of the old west fast paced and easy to read. If you like the over the top hero you will enjoy this book. [[ASIN:0786021306 The Family Jensen #1]]
12 people found this helpful
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Good, but not great.

I really liked this book and enjoyed reading it. I did get a little bit lost because it is actually 4 stories in one. The stories are related but jump around in time. I have read most of the Eagle series and loved that series. I have read a few of the Mountain Man series. If I had read more of that series I don't think I would have gotten lost. Even if you get lost, it still an enjoyable read.
I give it a 4 star rating just because I didn't think it was as good as the Eagle books. I am look forward to future Family Jensen books and plan on purchasing them as soon as they come out.
7 people found this helpful
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great series of the mountain men

awesome reading, the complete series i have and am almost finished with it, only 3 more of the Matt Jensen and one more of the preacher book when it comes out
6 people found this helpful
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just getting started

I enjoyed this book very much. I had read all of the books written by these authors concerning the taking over of America. These were all great. This was the first I had read about this family. I am usually not a great fan of westerns. I have ordered the rest of these books and refer them to all readers.
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Great book

Great book
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Five Stars

Great book.
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tons of bullets zipped just past the good guy's heads

tons of bullets zipped just past the good guy's heads, each Jensen killed about 20 bad guys always hitting them in the chest or head. it seemed too ridiculous
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Five Stars

Love this author, easy quick and entertaining read!
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Five Stars

I LIKED IT, IREAD IT TWICE
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Five Stars

Great author!