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The First Mountain Man #7
Blackfoot Messiah
In the seventh book in his bestselling Preacher series, William W. Johnstone gives his millions of avid fans exactly the kind of gritty, action-packed Western novel they look for from this prolific and hugely popular writer.
"A Messiah Shall Lead Them...".
In the Wyoming wild, Blackfoot warriors prepare for battle, their bloodlust stirred by a legendary prophet promising victory in a war that will forever rid the plains of the white man. To legendary mountain man Preacher, it isn't a promise - it's a threat. But being out-numbered in a savage frontier means justice will be as hard-earned and uncertain as...survival."
...To An Early Grave".
With a loyal Cheyenne as his guide, and a spirited Dragoon squadron for cover, Preacher forges up the treacherous Sante Fe trail. But the only way to win this war is to unmask the hell-raising Messiah whose godforsaken message is leading a desperate people into certain massacre...
"A Messiah Shall Lead Them...".
In the Wyoming wild, Blackfoot warriors prepare for battle, their bloodlust stirred by a legendary prophet promising victory in a war that will forever rid the plains of the white man. To legendary mountain man Preacher, it isn't a promise - it's a threat. But being out-numbered in a savage frontier means justice will be as hard-earned and uncertain as...survival."
...To An Early Grave".
With a loyal Cheyenne as his guide, and a spirited Dragoon squadron for cover, Preacher forges up the treacherous Sante Fe trail. But the only way to win this war is to unmask the hell-raising Messiah whose godforsaken message is leading a desperate people into certain massacre...
227 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 1996
About the author
William W. Johnstone
926 books1,217 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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June 23, 2021
A hell raising Messiah is gathering the Blackfoot, Cheyenne and Sioux into an army to wipe out the white men on the plains of the West. The only man standing between him and certain slaughter is Preacher and his mountain man friends. Preacher must confront and unmask the madman to prevent a massacre.
January 29, 2018
It's good to know that Preacher is still indestructible. This is a story about mountain men Preacher and friends, Three Sleeps and Antoine. Preacher signs on with the army to assist in establishing a fort in Indian country and along the way they pick up some wagons of stranded immigrants. Meanwhile, there are white men stirring up the Indians and corrupt people in the military to take care of also. All ends well. These are the stories of which entertaining movies have been made.
April 21, 2015
Another great book on The Preacher. The Preacher is always finding trouble because of his caring nature. This part of the series finds him helping a Dragoon of soldiers to start a fort in the Northwest. But first they must make it past the Blackfeet lead by a messiah. Of course Preacher always finds love along the way.
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February 3, 2017Not as good as some of the other books I have read by johnstone
May 31, 2019
Not the best book, but even a campy western is still better than most other tales.
Plenty of good killin', and a good side story too.
Makes one wish they had a Winterin place of their own.
Plenty of good killin', and a good side story too.
Makes one wish they had a Winterin place of their own.
October 19, 2023
Preacher and his friends need to lead a wagon train, and an army patrol. I like this one as much as I have the whole series so far. Iron Shirt is a Blackfoot they think him the new Messiah. He has let them think that he can not be killed and if they ride with him they also will not be killed. In the hands of Preacher and a couple of his friends walker colts Hawkin rifles and war 'hawks (tomahawks) flash and bang and the legend of Preacher gains another chapter. The next book in the series is simply called PREACHER and I am looking forward to reading it.
August 31, 2023
Preacher takes a job for the Army and things go downhill from there.
Three white evil men trick an Indian into believing that the white man's bullets can not hurt him and this leads or comes close to the Indian war they are hoping for, also that they can get rich. So much action in this one and the three evil ones do get metal but it won't be the color they hoped for. The Blackfoot Messiah learns that he has been lied to a second too late.
Three white evil men trick an Indian into believing that the white man's bullets can not hurt him and this leads or comes close to the Indian war they are hoping for, also that they can get rich. So much action in this one and the three evil ones do get metal but it won't be the color they hoped for. The Blackfoot Messiah learns that he has been lied to a second too late.
September 8, 2020
It's always interesting to read about surviving anything challenging and I liked the suspense and the characters. The historical time frame was also of interest but I found the situations "Preacher" was constantly able to get out of just too unreal. Yes he might have survived some of them, but I can't believe all. It has to be a bit more believable for me.
January 20, 2024
Blackfoot Messiah
Another well written story by William W, and J.A. Johnstone.
A lot of action with sub plots galore!
If you enjoy this along with American History written in, then this book; indeed with past 6 which I have read: will become the backbone of your reading pleasure for the next few months
Another well written story by William W, and J.A. Johnstone.
A lot of action with sub plots galore!
If you enjoy this along with American History written in, then this book; indeed with past 6 which I have read: will become the backbone of your reading pleasure for the next few months
June 10, 2019
Another gooder!
Just like all the previous stories, Preacher is standin up for what's right as best he can and makin all of us proud! Grab yourself a book and see what I am talking about!
Just like all the previous stories, Preacher is standin up for what's right as best he can and makin all of us proud! Grab yourself a book and see what I am talking about!
February 2, 2021
Preacher is one of my favorite characters and this is a great “quick” read. I love the way he he is multi faceted, depending on how individuals treat him....right down to dealing with young children. He is, in my opinion, exactly the way a “man” is suppose to be.
June 11, 2021
Blackfoot Messiah
This was great reading. It really was several books with twists and turns right to the last sentence. Preacher is like 4 men in one .
The Johnstones can really come up with twists and turns.
This was great reading. It really was several books with twists and turns right to the last sentence. Preacher is like 4 men in one .
The Johnstones can really come up with twists and turns.
December 1, 2023
Great book
I have always enjoyed reading the books about Preacher the mountain man, and this book is just as exciting, and full of adventure as all books staring Preacher, I will read this book again in the future.
Thank you for the enticing and exciting book.
I have always enjoyed reading the books about Preacher the mountain man, and this book is just as exciting, and full of adventure as all books staring Preacher, I will read this book again in the future.
Thank you for the enticing and exciting book.
July 29, 2020
Not my favorite Preacher book
August 9, 2020
The second story of two in Frontier Destiny. The 1st was 40 guns West which I enjoyed. This Blackfoot Messiah is pulp fiction shoot 'em up Western. 3 stars grudgingly.
October 19, 2020
A great book just like all the other preacher books.
August 1, 2022
excellent
Plenty of excitement. Down home portrait of the early days of settling of this country. Well done and very encompassing of the mob of the reader.
Plenty of excitement. Down home portrait of the early days of settling of this country. Well done and very encompassing of the mob of the reader.
January 29, 2023
Very good. Preacher at his best.
October 12, 2023
A truly great series
Another rousing tale of adventure and fast-paced action. A different spin makes the reading exciting and interesting. I'm definitely a fan.
Another rousing tale of adventure and fast-paced action. A different spin makes the reading exciting and interesting. I'm definitely a fan.
October 20, 2023
Preacher Stops a plot to stop a genocidal war against the Indians.
March 12, 2015
easy read I like William Johnstone for a quick western fix.
February 23, 2016
Pretty good western series. If you like Johnstone's writing you will like the series. Recommended
January 23, 2017
Lost interest with so many sub-plots. ugh.
April 20, 2017
Outstandingp!
This is a very good story typically well written by this wonderful author. It has an excellent cast with a good plot.
This is a very good story typically well written by this wonderful author. It has an excellent cast with a good plot.
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