Bill Brooks Reading Order
8 series · 39 books
Bill Brooks was a prolific writer known for his contributions to the Western genre, with a career spanning from 1992 to 2021. He authored 39 novels across eight series, including notable works like Law For Hire and Dakota Lawman. His storytelling vividly captures the rugged spirit of the American frontier, making him a significant figure in contemporary Western literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ghost Towns 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dakota Lawman Series
Complete3 books (2005–2005)
Start with Killing Mr. Sunday and read in order.
Ivory and Albert Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Young Desperados 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
John Henry Cole Series
Complete6 books (2012–2014)
Start with Blood Storm, the first of 6 books in the John Henry Cole series.
Journey of Jim Glass Series
Complete3 books (2006–2009)
Start with Rides a Stranger and read in order.
Law For Hire Series
Complete3 books (2003–2004)
Start with Defending Cody and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Pistoleros 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete21 books (1992–2019)
Start with The Badmen, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Badmen 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Buscadero 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Longing for Home 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Moon's Blood 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Old Times 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Last Law There Was 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Deadwood 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dust on the Wind 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Leaving Cheyenne 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Return to No Man's Land 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Stone Garden 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Bonnie and Clyde 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Pretty Boy 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Vengeance Trail 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Messenger 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Righteous Revenge of Lucy Moon 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  American Tragedy 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Bill Doolin 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Stolen Horses 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Girl With the Flamenco Tattoo 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Catch Me, Kill Me 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Bill Brooks written?
- Bill Brooks has written 39 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Bill Brooks series?
- Here are the first books in Bill Brooks's series: Dakota Lawman: Killing Mr. Sunday; John Henry Cole: Blood Storm; Journey of Jim Glass: Rides a Stranger; Law For Hire: Defending Cody.
- What order should I read Bill Brooks's books?
- We recommend reading Bill Brooks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Bill Brooks's series complete?
- Bill Brooks has 8 completed series.