The Frontiersman books in order

The Frontiersman series by J.A. Johnstone follows a rugged adventurer across four novels of frontier survival and conflict on the American frontier between 2015 and 2018.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 River of Blood 2015 J.A. Johnstone Buy
2 The Frontiersman 2015 J.A. Johnstone Buy
3 The Darkest Winter 2017 J.A. Johnstone Buy
4 Damnation Valley 2018 J.A. Johnstone Buy

The Frontiersman series ran for four books between 2015 and 2018, beginning with River of Blood. Set on the American frontier, the series follows a tough, self-reliant man who lives on the edge of civilization. Each book puts him in a different dangerous situation, from river country to the frozen wilderness.

The third book, The Darkest Winter, shifts the setting to a brutal cold-weather survival story that stands out from the other entries. J.A. Johnstone kept the series focused on the physical realities of frontier life: harsh weather, scarce food, and constant danger from both men and nature. At four books, The Frontiersman is a compact series that covers a lot of ground without overstaying its welcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Frontiersman series?

There are four books in the The Frontiersman series, published between 2015 and 2018.

What is the first book in the The Frontiersman series?

The first book in the The Frontiersman series is River of Blood, published in 2015.

What is the first book in The Frontiersman series about?

River of Blood, published in 2015, kicks off the series with a story set along the frontier’s most dangerous territories. The novel follows its protagonist through violent encounters with outlaws and hostile forces as he tries to carve out a life in untamed country.

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