Dusty Richards Reading Order
18 series · 155 books
Dusty Richards is a prolific Western author who has published over 155 books across multiple series since 1992, establishing himself as a cornerstone of contemporary frontier fiction. Based in Arizona where he spent his childhood, Richards crafts authentic tales of ranch life and frontier adventures, with his Byrnes Family Ranch and Brandiron series among his most recognized works. His extensive catalog also includes the Battling Harrigans of the Frontier and Foxy Hens series, offering readers diverse perspectives on the American West across nearly three decades of continuous writing.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2011–2013)
Start with Cactus Country Anthology Volume I, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Cactus Country Anthology Volume I
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Battling Harrigans of the Frontier Series
Likely Complete2 books (2023–2023)
Start with A Need for Violence(With: Matthew P. Mayo) and read in order.
Start this series with A Need for Violence(With: Matthew P. Mayo)
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Complete7 books (2015–2017)
Start with A Bride for Gil, the first of 7 books in the Brandiron series.
Start this series with A Bride for Gil
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Byrnes Family Ranch Series
Complete12 books (2009–2018)
Start with Texas Blood Feud, the first of 12 books in the Byrnes Family Ranch series.
Start this series with Texas Blood Feud
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Foxy Hens Series
Complete5 books (2005–2009)
Start with Chik Lit for Foxy Hens(By: Jackie King,Peggy Fielding), the first of 5 books in the Foxy Hens series.
Start this series with Chik Lit for Foxy Hens(By: Jackie King,Peggy Fielding)
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Frank Brothers Series
Complete4 books (2012–2014)
Start with Blue Roan Colt, the first of 4 books in the Frank Brothers series.
Start this series with Blue Roan Colt
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Herschel Baker Series
Complete4 books (2006–2010)
Start with The Horse Creek Incident, the first of 4 books in the Herschel Baker series.
Start this series with The Horse Creek Incident
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Lost Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Phil Guthrey Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
Start with Chaparral Range War and read in order.
Start this series with Chaparral Range War
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Ralph Compton Western Series
Likely Complete55 books (2001–2021)
Start with Clarion's Call(By: Robert Vaughan), the first of 55 books in the Ralph Compton Western series.
Start this series with Clarion's Call(By: Robert Vaughan)
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Rodeo Riders Series
Complete1 book (2002–2002)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2006–2016)
Start with Comanche Moon and read in order.
Start this series with Comanche Moon
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Ongoing2 books (2004–2025)
Start with Waltzing with Tumbleweeds and read in order.
Start this series with Waltzing with Tumbleweeds
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Complete8 books (1992–2018)
Start with Noble's Way, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Noble's Way
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Texas Badge Mysteries Series
Likely Complete3 books (2016–2023)
Start with The Texas Badge and read in order.
Start this series with The Texas Badge
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Likely Complete4 books (2017–2022)
Start with The O'Malleys of Texas, the first of 4 books in the The O'Malleys of Texas series.
Start this series with The O'Malleys of Texas
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Trail Drive Series
Likely Complete35 books (1992–2022)
Start with The Goodnight Trail(By: Ralph Compton), the first of 35 books in the Trail Drive series.
Start this series with The Goodnight Trail(By: Ralph Compton)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dusty Richards written?
- Dusty Richards has written 155 books across 18 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Dusty Richards series?
- Here are the first books in Dusty Richards's series: Anthologies: Cactus Country Anthology Volume I; Battling Harrigans of the Frontier: A Need for Violence(With: Matthew P. Mayo); Brandiron: A Bride for Gil; Byrnes Family Ranch: Texas Blood Feud; Foxy Hens: Chik Lit for Foxy Hens(By: Jackie King,Peggy Fielding).
- What order should I read Dusty Richards's books?
- We recommend reading Dusty Richards's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Dusty Richards still writing new books?
- Yes, Dusty Richards has 1 ongoing series: Short Story Collections.