These are two books or stories in one book. neither is really that long or I just read them quickly because they were each entertaining. here you get to see Smoke Jensen before he gets married which is how he becomes the legend each is a good read.

This was a fantastic 2 in 1 edition book. I loved both stories. The first book was a great 3 star story with plenty of action. I mostly connected with the story and loved the characters. However, the second book. Law of the mountain man totally had me on the edge of my seat. I just loved the character smoke Jensen. He really wanted to help anyone who was being threatened or suffering from injustices. This was a brilliant 5 star book. So taking both into account averaged 4 stars. I believe the first book was really an introduction to the characters then the the second was an all action fast paced story. The diversity of the characters was great and there development was exciting. Making it a real roller coaster ride.  

I just love these books that are high action gun slinging , chasing novels. This one did not disappoint. I definitely recommend this book if you love westerns or high action novels.

I just can't wait to read more books by this fabulous author. 

So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating these thrilling fast paced, high action page turning western books. 
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I'm a fan of true westerns, the ones where the good guys sometimes have to be badder than the bad guys and the legends only tell half the story. William A Johnstone writes many series, each revolving around one central character, his past, present and future and the families they build as they build their legends. This book contains two of the Smoke Jensen stories. Smoke makes his mark in life as a mountain man, but also bears a "fast gun" reputation that he has earned the hard way. These are two of the earlier stories, before he settles down and builds his dynasty. They are excellent tales that are sure to have you looking for more Johnstone/ Smoke Jensen books. I have yet to read a Johnstone western that did not deserve at least 5 stars.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this 2 books in 1 special....

war of the mountain man and law of the mountain man, wow these two books must be back to the beginning with smoke and his wife...its rough and ready and back to basics where men are men and fight with their guns as the law doesnt reach that part of the country

both books have smoke fighting with his guns and its enough to keep you rivetted and not able to put the book down until you have finished one and started the other

love a good old smoke jensen story, they are so entertaining and give you a taste of what the wild west was really like and how mountain men really behave

Another great book by William W. Johnstone. Enjoyed the plot of the story and the characters. Excited to read more!

William Johnstone along with J.A. Johnstone in "The Measure of a Man: Smoke Jensen, American Legend" have created a good two volume set that is about the early times of Smoke Jensen. If you've read any of the other books featuring Jensen and liked them you will not be disappointed in these two either.

If you are reading the review edition, you may find it is lacking good editing as there are some disturbing spellings as well as seemingly missing paragraphs. These little faults do not take away from the basic story of what a good person Smoke is and how he is always trying to do the right thing and help others.

The two novels that are part of this set are 1) "War of the Mountain Man" and 2) "Law of the Mountain Man." Since these are written about an earlier time in his life, Smoke's character is still being developed but it is certainly a good character whether confronting a wild outlaw bunch in "War of the Mountain Man" or a near range war in "Law of the Mountain Man."

Both are enjoyable reads and I would recommend them for a reader of Western novels and especially if you might have read other Smoke Jensen stories.