The Texas Hill Country

Name: The Texas Hill Country
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1167 reviews)
Author: William W. Johnstone

by William W. Johnstone

Historical Fiction

4.4 (1,167)

4.4 stars from 1,167 reviews. Top 88% of Historical Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 10, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling family sagas set in the Old West with multiple storylines that weave together across generations.
You enjoy Johnstone's style of frontier fiction with action, gunfights, and characters who earn their survival through grit.
You want a long series to sink into, with enough plot momentum to keep you reading late into the night.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer intimate character studies over ensemble casts juggling four siblings and a revenge plot.
You're looking for historical accuracy and nuance rather than a rousing adventure that prioritises pace over period detail.
You don't enjoy stories centred on feuds, violence, and the clash of frontier lawlessness.

About this book

The Texas Hill Country follows the Braxton family—three brothers and their sister—who emigrate from Europe to the Texas frontier seeking a fresh start. After losing everything in Europe, they board a ship to the Texas coast, hoping to claim land and build new lives. Their journey turns perilous when a member of the MacLochlainn clan is killed aboard ship. The clan blames one of the Braxtons for the death, igniting a blood feud that pursues the family as they attempt to establish themselves in Texas Hill Country. Perry Braxton, wrongly accused, becomes a fugitive and changes his name to join the Texas Rangers, waiting for his past to resurface. His oldest brother Athelston works to build a ranch in Comanche territory. Middle brother Jeremy turns to gambling and outlaws. Their sister Bodie falls in love with a frontiersman who teaches her survival skills including riding, hunting, and shooting. Each sibling forges their own path in the harsh frontier. When trouble strikes and rivals seek revenge, the Braxtons unite, bound by family loyalty and blood.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 71% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 16 months. Goes on sale roughly every 66 days. Typically stays discounted for 111 days.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,167 reviews

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