James Reasoner Reading Order

16 books (1988–1990)

The Abilene series by James Reasoner consists of sixteen complete historical western novels published between 1988 and 1990. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Half-Breed and continuing through The Lawman and beyond. The series follows various characters and stories set in the town of Abilene during the Old West era, blending action and historical detail across its full run.

Start with The Half-Breed, the first of 16 books in the Abilene series.

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1	The Half-Breed 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Night Riders 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Peacemaker 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Pursuers 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Sharpshooter 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The General 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Hangman 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Hellion 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Prizefighter 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Tracker 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Whiskey Runners 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Barlow Brides 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Cattle Baron 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Deputy 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Lawman 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Pistoleer 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

25 books (1990–2026)

This anthology series spans 23 volumes edited by James Reasoner from 1990 to 2019, bringing together stories across multiple genres including historical fiction, westerns, and noir. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Under the Gun. Notable entries include western-focused collections like The Traditional West and Lone Star Law, genre-specific volumes such as Discount Noir and Beat to a Pulp, and themed collections like Six-Guns and Slay Bells. Reasoner's curated anthologies showcase diverse contributors and have supported various causes, including charitable benefit editions throughout the series' three-decade run.

Start with Under the Gun, the first of 23 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Under the Gun 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder for Father 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Best of the American West II 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lone Star Law 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cross Plains Universe 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Kolchak: The Night Stalker Casebook 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Noah’s Ride 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Black Prometheus: A Critical Study of Karl Edward Wagner 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Beat to a Pulp: Round 1 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Discount Noir 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Traditional West 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Beat to a Pulp: Round 2 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Protectors: Stories to Benefit PROTECT 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Six-Guns and Slay Bells 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Lone Ranger Chronicles 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Legend 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Trails of the Wild: Seven Tales of the Old West 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Weird Western Yarns, Vol. 2 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Tales from the Otherverse 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Weird Menace Volume 2 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Weird Menace, Volume 1 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Tales of the Old West 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	At Home in the Dark 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Men's Adventure Quarterly #12: The Private Eyes Issue 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Art of Ron Lesser Volume 3: Wild, Wild Westerns 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (1980–1995)

The Children of the Lion series spans 19 complete historical fiction novels published between 1980 and 1995, following a multigenerational saga across ancient civilizations. Written by James Reasoner, this epic series traces interconnected families through pivotal moments in biblical and ancient history, from Egypt to the Promised Land. The novels should be read in publication order beginning with Children of the Lion, as each installment builds upon the narrative threads and character developments of previous entries.

Start with Children of the Lion, the first of 19 books in the Children Of The Lion series.

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1	Children of the Lion 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Shepherd Kings 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Vengeance of the Lion 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Lion in Egypt 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Golden Pharaoh 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Lord of the Nile 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Sword of Glory 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Prophecy 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Deliverer 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Exodus 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Sea Peoples 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Promised Land 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Invaders 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Trumpet and the Sword 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Prophets and Warriors 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Departed Glory 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Death of Kings 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Shining King 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Triumph of the Lion 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (1999–2003)

James Reasoner's Civil War Battle series comprises ten historical fiction novels published between 1999 and 2003, following major engagements of the American Civil War in publication order from Manassas through Savannah. The complete series should be read sequentially, beginning with Manassas and concluding with Appomattox, to experience Reasoner's treatment of pivotal battles and their historical contexts. Each installment focuses on a distinct battle or campaign, offering young adult readers an accessible entry point into Civil War history through narrative fiction.

Start with Manassas, the first of 10 books in the Civil War Battle series.

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1	Manassas 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shiloh 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Antietam 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Chancellorsville 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Gettysburg 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Vicksburg 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Chickamauga 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Shenandoah 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Appomattox 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Savannah 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (1991–1995)

Cody's Law is a complete historical western series by James Reasoner comprising twelve books published between 1991 and 1995. The series follows publication order beginning with Border Showdown and concluding with Commanche Code. All twelve installments should be read in sequence to experience the full narrative arc of this young adult-oriented western saga.

Start with Border Showdown, the first of 12 books in the Cody's Law series.

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1	Border Showdown 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Die Lonesome 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gunmetal Justice 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Bounty Man 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	End of the Line 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mano a Mano 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Renegade Trail 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	A Gallows Waiting 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Eagle Pass 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Prisoners 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Red Moon's Raid 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Commanche Code 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2019–2025)

The Faraday series is an ongoing historical western collection of six books published between 2019 and 2025, with James Reasoner as the primary author and various collaborators including Robert Vaughan and Brent Towns contributing to individual entries. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Gold Train. The series blends historical fiction elements with western themes across its installments, which include The Trackwalker, Train of Glory, The Buffalo Train, The Iron Horse, and Rails Into Hell.

Start with The Gold Train(By: Robert Vaughan), the first of 6 books in the Faraday series.

5 books (1992–1995)

The Fury series by James Reasoner consists of five historical fiction novels published between 1992 and 1995. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Ransom and continuing through Fury, Last Chance Canyon, River War, and Nevada Guns. This Western series is now finished, with all entries available for readers seeking the full narrative arc.

Start with Blood Ransom, the first of 5 books in the Fury series.

#	Title
1	Blood Ransom 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fury 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Last Chance Canyon 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	River War 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Nevada Guns 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2009–2010)

The Gabriel Hunt series is a complete six-book adventure sequence published between 2009 and 2010, with each installment written by a different author. This action-oriented series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hunt Through the Cradle of Fear and concluding with Hunt Through Napoleon's Web. The books follow a consistent protagonist across various international settings and treasure-hunting scenarios, with contributions from writers including Charles Ardai, Nicholas Kaufmann, David J. Schow, Christa Faust, and Raymond Benson.

Start with Hunt Through the Cradle of Fear(By: Charles Ardai), the first of 6 books in the Gabriel Hunt series.

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1	Hunt Through the Cradle of Fear(By: Charles Ardai) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hunt at World's End(By: Nicholas Kaufmann) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hunt at the Well of Eternity 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hunt Among the Killers of Men(By: David J. Schow) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hunt Beyond the Frozen Fire(By: Christa Faust) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Hunt Through Napoleon's Web(By: Raymond Benson) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2016)

The Judge Earl Stark series consists of three complete western novels by James Reasoner, published between 2012 and 2016. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Silver Alibi, followed by Deadlock, and concluding with The Bandera Brawl. The series blends historical fiction with western themes and is appropriate for young adult readers.

Start with The Silver Alibi and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Silver Alibi 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deadlock 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bandera Brawl 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2023–2024)

The Kingfisher P.I. series is an ongoing collaboration between James Reasoner and Livia J. Washburn spanning three books published from 2023 to 2024. Readers should begin with the first book, Kingfisher P.I., and proceed through Dark Ride and Tourist Trap in publication order. The series continues with additional installments forthcoming.

Start with Kingfisher P. I.(With: Livia J. Washburn) and read in order.

3 books (2001–2003)

The Last Good War series is a complete historical fiction trilogy by James Reasoner, consisting of Battle Lines, Trial by Fire, and Zero Hour, published between 2001 and 2003. The three books should be read in publication order to follow the narrative chronologically. This series combines Reasoner's interests in historical events with accessible storytelling for younger readers.

Start with Battle Lines and read in order.

#	Title
1	Battle Lines 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trial by Fire 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Zero Hour 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2012–2013)

The Latchkeys series is a six-book historical fiction and western collection published between 2012 and 2013, now complete. Each installment was written by different authors including James Reasoner, Debbie Viguié, Robert Greenberger, Steven Savile, and Aaron Rosenberg, creating a varied anthology approach to the narrative. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Nevermore and concluding with Time Limit to experience the full story as intended.

Start with Nevermore(By: Debbie Viguié), the first of 6 books in the Latchkeys series.

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1	Nevermore(By: Debbie Viguié) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Roscoes in the Night 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Ugly Little Bloke(By: Robert Greenberger) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Unlatched(By: Steven Savile) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Splinters(With: Steven Savile,Robert Greenberger) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Time Limit(By: Aaron Rosenberg) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2014–2016)

This collection comprises ten short stories and novellas published between 2014 and 2016, all written by or co-written by Livia J. Washburn and James Reasoner. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Charlie's Pie. These standalone entries span various genres including historical fiction, westerns, and young adult themes, offering diverse narratives across the ten-book span.

Start with Charlie's Pie(By: Livia J. Washburn), the first of 10 books in the Livia J. Washburn Short Stories/Novellas series.

#	Title
1	Charlie's Pie(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Guarding Her Heart(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mockingbird and Big Earl(With: Livia Reasoner) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Missing! City of Gold(With: Livia Reasoner) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Naughty or Mice(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Tinseltown(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Keepsake(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Kissing Until Christmas(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Panhandle Freight(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Badge and the Bride(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book

2 books (1980–1982)

The Markham P.I. series by James Reasoner consists of two complete books published between 1980 and 1982. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Man in the Moon followed by War Games. This historical fiction series blends elements of mystery and adventure across its two installments.

Start with The Man in the Moon and read in order.

1 book (2003–2003)

#	Title
1	Draw: The Greatest Gunfights of the American West 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2014–2022)

James Reasoner's Outlaw Ranger series consists of six historical Western novels published between 2014 and 2022. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hangman's Knot and continuing through Outlaw Ranger, Blood and Gold, The Last War Chief, Gun Devils of the Rio Grande, and Ravagers of the Border. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with Hangman's Knot, the first of 6 books in the Outlaw Ranger series.

#	Title
1	Hangman's Knot 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Outlaw Ranger 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Blood and Gold 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Last War Chief 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Gun Devils of the Rio Grande 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Ravagers of the Border 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2005–2006)

The Palmetto series is a complete two-book historical fiction sequence published between 2005 and 2006. Written by James Reasoner with co-author Livia J. Washburn, these novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Call to Arms followed by War Drums. The series is now finished and ready for readers seeking the complete story from start to finish.

Start with Call to Arms(By: Livia J. Washburn) and read in order.

#	Title
1	Call to Arms(By: Livia J. Washburn) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	War Drums(With: Livia J. Washburn) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1992–1994)

The Patriots series by James Reasoner comprises six historical fiction novels published between 1992 and 1994, following the American Revolution through the experiences of interconnected characters. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Rebel Guns and continuing through Sons of Liberty, The Turncoat, Cannon's Call, Life and Liberty, and concluding with Stars and Stripes. Each installment builds on the narrative established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for understanding the full scope of the story.

Start with Rebel Guns, the first of 6 books in the Patriots series.

#	Title
1	Rebel Guns 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sons of Liberty 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Turncoat 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cannon's Call 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Life and Liberty 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Stars and Stripes 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1987–1988)

James Reasoner's Powell's Army is a complete six-book historical fiction series published between 1987 and 1988. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Apache Raiders and concluding with Rocky Mountain Showdown. This Western series is best approached sequentially from the first installment through the final book.

Start with Apache Raiders, the first of 6 books in the Powell's Army series.

#	Title
1	Apache Raiders 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mustang Warriors 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Unchained Lightning 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Red River Desperadoes 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Robbers Roost 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Rocky Mountain Showdown 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2021–2021)

James Reasoner's Rattler's Law series consists of two volumes published in 2021, both of which should be read in publication order beginning with Volume One. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a finished narrative arc within the Western genre framework.

Start with Rattler's Law, Volume One and read in order.

3 books (2011–2013)

The Redemption series by James Reasoner consists of four historical fiction novels published between 2011 and 2013. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Redemption, Kansas, followed by Hunters and Trackdown. The books blend Western and young adult elements within a historical fiction framework.

Start with Redemption, Kansas and read in order.

#	Title
1	Redemption, Kansas 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hunters 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Trackdown 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2000–2015)

This is a complete collection of seven short stories and novellas by James Reasoner, published between 2000 and 2015. The series spans historical fiction and western genres, with the later entries co-authored by Livia Reasoner. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with Look You on Beauty and Death and concluding with Missing! City of Gold.

Start with Look You on Beauty and Death, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#	Title
1	Look You on Beauty and Death 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Devil Wings Over France 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Savage Blood 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Red Reef 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Last Stagecoach To Hell 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mockingbird and Big Earl(With: Livia Reasoner) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Missing! City of Gold(With: Livia Reasoner) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2007–2012)

This four-book Short Story Collections series by James Reasoner spans from 2007 to 2012 and is now complete. The series includes Old Times' Sake, The Paths of Righteousness, Fort Worth Nights, and Texas Rangers, which should be read in publication order. Reasoner's collections draw from his work in historical fiction, westerns, and young adult fiction, offering diverse short narratives across these genres.

Start with Old Times' Sake, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#	Title
1	Old Times' Sake 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Paths of Righteousness 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fort Worth Nights 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Texas Rangers 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2024–2024)

James Reasoner's Snakehaven series comprises three books published in 2024 and continues to expand. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Doom of the Dark Delta, followed by Fear on the Fever Coast, and Lair of the Serpent Queen. This ongoing series blends historical fiction and adventure elements characteristic of Reasoner's work across multiple genres.

Start with Doom of the Dark Delta and read in order.

1 book (1993–1993)

52 books (1982–1991)

The Stagecoach Station series comprises 52 complete historical western novels published between 1982 and 1991 by James Reasoner. Each book is a standalone adventure set in a different frontier town, from Cheyenne and Dodge City to Tombstone and Deadwood, allowing readers to jump in at any location or follow the full sequence. The series should be read in publication order for the intended reading experience, beginning with Cheyenne and continuing through all 52 entries.

Start with Cheyenne, the first of 52 books in the Stagecoach Station series.

#	Title
1	Cheyenne 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dodge City 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fort Yuma 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Laredo 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Santa Fe 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Seattle 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Sonora 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Tombstone 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Virginia City 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Abilene 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Carson City 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Cimarron 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Deadwood 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Tucson 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Wichita 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Casa Grande 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Durango 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Fargo 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Last Chance 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Leadville 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Mojave 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Devil's Canyon 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	El Paso 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Mesa Verde 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Pecos 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	San Antonio 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Tulsa 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Death Valley 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	El Dorado 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Panhandle 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Rawhide 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Royal Coach 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Taos 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Bonanza City 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Casper 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Deadman Butte 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Fort Verde 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Grand Teton 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Shawnee 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Apache Junction 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Fort Davis 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Presidio 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Red Buffalo 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Silverado 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Socorro 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Buckskin Pass 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	Buffalo Station 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Gila Bend 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Juárez 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	North Platte 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	Wild West 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	The Last Frontier 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

30 books (1980–2024)

James Reasoner has written 30 standalone novels spanning historical fiction, westerns, and young adult themes from 1980 to 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Texas Wind. The series includes works published under Reasoner's own name as well as pen names including Dana Fuller Ross and J.L. Reasoner, with at least one collaborative effort with Livia Reasoner. New additions to this collection continue to be released.

Start with Texas Wind, the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Texas Wind 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Yankee(As: Dana Fuller Ross) 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Yankee Rogue(As: Dana Fuller Ross) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Prodigal Gun 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Stark's Justice 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Hawthorne Legacy 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Crusade: Lyron's Lament(With: Livia Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Rivers of Gold(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Diablo Grant 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Healer's Road(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Healer's Calling(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Wilderness Road 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Cossack Three Ponies(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Hunted 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Under Outlaw Flags 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Tie a Black Ribbon(With: Livia J. Washburn) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Jur 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Death Head Crossing 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Dust Devils 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Diamondback 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Tractor Girl 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Hell-For-Leather Rider / The Man from Nightshade Valley(With: Ed Gorman) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Dancing with Dead Men 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Phantom Ranger and the Skateboard Gang(With: Livia Reasoner) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Fyredrake's Prey 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	New Mexico Trackdown 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Texas Bushwhack 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	West Texas Blood Feud 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Arizona Bounty 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	California Powdersmoke 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2005–2009)

The Tales From Deadwood series by James Reasoner consists of four complete historical western novels published between 2005 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales from Deadwood and continuing through The Gamblers, The Killers, and The Troopers. This series blends historical fiction with western storytelling across its four installments.

Start with Tales from Deadwood, the first of 4 books in the Tales From Deadwood series.

#	Title
1	Tales from Deadwood 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Gamblers 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Killers 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Troopers 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

22 books (2011–2014)

The Dead Man is a 22-book action series published between 2011 and 2014, now complete. The series was written by James Reasoner in collaboration with various co-authors including Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin, and others. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Face of Evil and continuing through the final installment. Each novel stands as an entry point but builds upon the larger narrative arc across the full series.

Start with Face of Evil(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin), the first of 22 books in the The Dead Man series.

#	Title
1	Face of Evil(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hell In Heaven(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kill Them All(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Harry Shannon) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ring of Knives(By: James Daniels,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Beast Within(By: James Daniels,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Blood Mesa(With: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Dead Woman(By: David McAfee,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Carnival of Death(By: Bill Crider,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Fire and Ice(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Jude Hardin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Freaks Must Die(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Joel Goldman) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Midnight Special(By: Phoef Sutton,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Slaves to Evil(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Lisa Klink) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Black Death(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Aric Davis) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Death Match(By: Christa Faust,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Killing Floor(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,David Tully) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Colder than Hell(By: Anthony Neil Smith,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Crucible of Fire(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Mel Odom) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Evil to Burn(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Lisa Klink) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Streets of Blood(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Barry Napier) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Dark Need(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Stant Litore) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Rising Dead(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Stella Green) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Reborn(By: Phoef Sutton,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Lisa Klink,Kate Danley) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (1989–1995)

The Holts: An American Dynasty is a complete 10-book historical fiction series by James Reasoner, following the saga of an American family across different regions and time periods. Published between 1989 and 1995, the series spans from The Oregon Legacy through Awakening, with each installment exploring the Holts' experiences in locations ranging from Oregon to Hawaii to Alaska. Reading the books in publication order provides the most coherent narrative of this family's journey across the expanding American frontier and beyond. This series combines historical detail with adventure narratives appealing to both young adult and adult readers interested in American history.

Start with The Oregon Legacy, the first of 10 books in the The Holts: An American Dynasty series.

#	Title
1	The Oregon Legacy 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Carolina Courage 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Oklahoma Pride 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	California Glory 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hawaii Heritage 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Sierra Triumph 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Yukon Justice 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Homecoming 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Pacific Destiny 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Awakening 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

1 book (2026–2026)

25 books (1979–2012)

The Wagons West series consists of 25 historical fiction novels following westward expansion across North America, published between 1979 and 2012. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Independence! and continuing through the numbered installments that take readers from the original thirteen states across the frontier to various territories and states. Each book in the sequence explores a different region or aspect of America's westward movement, making them best experienced chronologically as originally released.

Start with Independence!, the first of 25 books in the Wagons West series.

#	Title
1	Independence! 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nebraska! 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wyoming! 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Oregon! 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Texas! 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	California! 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Colorado! 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Nevada! 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Washington! 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Dakota! 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Montana! 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Utah! 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Idaho! 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Missouri! 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Louisiana! 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Mississippi! 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Illinois! 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Tennessee! 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Kentucky! 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Wisconsin! 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Arizona! 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	New Mexico! 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Celebration! 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Oklahoma! 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Texas Freedom! 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1998–1999)

The Wagons West Empire series by James Reasoner consists of three historical western novels published between 1998 and 1999. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Honor! and continuing through Justice! and Vengeance!. The books follow the adventures and conflicts of settlers during America's westward expansion era.

Start with Honor! and read in order.

#	Title
1	Honor! 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Justice! 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Vengeance! 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1992–1993)

James Reasoner's Wagons West Frontier is a three-book historical fiction series set in the American West, consisting of Westward!, Expedition!, and Outpost!. Published between 1992 and 1993, the series is now complete. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the full scope of this frontier adventure saga, beginning with Westward! and progressing through each successive title.

Start with Westward! and read in order.

#	Title
1	Westward! 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Expedition! 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Outpost! 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1999–1999)

This complete western series by James Reasoner comprises three books published in 1999. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hell's Half Acre, followed by Siege on the Belle, and concluding with Walker Texas Ranger. The series combines historical fiction elements with western themes suitable for young adult readers.

Start with Hell's Half Acre and read in order.

#	Title
1	Hell's Half Acre 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Siege on the Belle 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Walker Texas Ranger 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2013–2021)

West of The Big River is a nine-book historical fiction series published between 2013 and 2021, with each installment exploring different perspectives and characters in the American Old West. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Artist and concluding with The Dime Novelist. Each book is written by a different author, creating a collaborative anthology approach to the Western genre. This collection combines traditional Western storytelling with historical detail across its nine volumes.

Start with The Artist(By: Jackson Lowry), the first of 9 books in the West of The Big River series.

#	Title
1	The Artist(By: Jackson Lowry) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Avenging Angel(By: Michael Newton) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bandit(By: ) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Forty-Niners(By: Charlie Steel) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Lawman 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Ranger(By: James J. Griffin) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Doctor(By: Clay More) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Sheriff(By: Chuck Tyrell) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Dime Novelist(By: Clay More) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1994–2020)

The Wind River series by James Reasoner spans nine books published between 1994 and 2020, following publication order from Thunder Wagon through Six-Gun Law. The complete series blends historical fiction with western themes across standalone yet interconnected entries. The final three installments were co-authored with L.J. Washburn, rounding out this finished collection of frontier tales.

Start with Thunder Wagon, the first of 9 books in the Wind River series.

#	Title
1	Thunder Wagon 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wind River 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wolf Shadow 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Trail 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Medicine Creek 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Judgment Day 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ransom Valley(With: L.J. Washburn) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Outlaw Blood(With: L.J. Washburn) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Six-Gun Law(With: L.J. Washburn) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible