Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border War | 2006 | J.A. Johnstone | Buy |
| 2 | Invasion USA | 2006 | J.A. Johnstone | Buy |
The Invasion USA Series is an outlier in the Johnstone catalog. Published in 2006, these two books are not Westerns at all but modern-day military thrillers. Border War and Invasion USA deal with a fictional armed invasion of the United States along the Mexican border. The premise is ripped-from-the-headlines action fiction, with military engagements, political maneuvering, and civilian characters caught in the crossfire.
The two books were written during a period when border security was a hot-button political issue, and the series reflects that moment. For Johnstone readers who know the brand primarily through Smoke Jensen and frontier gunfights, this one will feel like a sharp left turn. The writing style is still fast-paced and action-heavy, but the setting and subject matter are completely different from the rest of the catalog.