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Lewis B. Patten

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4 series Β· 114 books Β· Born 1915-01-13

Lewis B. Patten was a Denver-born writer who produced over a hundred Western novels across five decades, establishing himself as a prolific force in the genre from 1951 until his death in 2011. His work spans traditional standalone Westerns, collections, and series work including Gene Autry adventures, demonstrating a versatility that appealed to both pulp and mid-list audiences. Patten occasionally collaborated with fellow Western writer Wayne D. Overholser under shared pen names, contributing to the rich body of action-driven frontier fiction that defined mid-twentieth century publishing.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1954–1954)

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Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1987–1987)

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The Best Western Stories of Lewis B. Patten

Gene Autry Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start with Gene Autry and the Ghost Riders and read in order.

Start this series with Gene Autry and the Ghost Riders

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Gene Autry and the Ghost Riders
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Gene Autry and Arapaho War Drums

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

110 books (1951–2003)

Start with The Snake Stomper(As: Joseph Wayne), the first of 110 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Snake Stomper(As: Joseph Wayne)

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The Snake Stomper(As: Joseph Wayne)
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Massacre at White River
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Gunmen's Grass(As:Lewis Ford)
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Massacre at San Pablo
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Maverick Empire(As: Lewis Ford)
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Cover of Showdown at Stony Crest(As: Joseph Wayne)
Showdown at Stony Crest(As: Joseph Wayne)
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Valley of Violent Men
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Showdown at War Cloud
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The Adventures of Jim Bowie
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Tomahawk(As: Lee Leighton)
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Fighting Rawhide / Sunblade
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Cover of The Man Who Rode Alone
The Man Who Rode Alone
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Cover of The Angry Horsemen(As: Lewis Ford)
The Angry Horsemen(As: Lewis Ford)
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Cover of The Scaffold at Hangman's Creek
The Scaffold at Hangman's Creek
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Cover of The Killer from Yuma
The Killer from Yuma
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Death Waited at Rialto Creek / The Trap
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Deputy from Furnace Creek
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Cover of The Odds Against Circle L
The Odds Against Circle L
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Cover of Bones of the Buffalo
Bones of the Buffalo
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Cover of The Star and the Gun
The Star and the Gun
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Cover of Death of a Gunfighter
Death of a Gunfighter
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Cover of Posse From Poison Creek
Posse From Poison Creek
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Cover of The Meeker Massacre(With: Wayne D Overholser)
The Meeker Massacre(With: Wayne D Overholser)
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Cover of A Death in Indian Wells
A Death in Indian Wells
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Cover of Guilt of a Killer Town
Guilt of a Killer Town
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The Hands of Geronimo
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Cover of The Feud at Chimney Rock
The Feud at Chimney Rock
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Cover of The Trial of Judas Wiley
The Trial of Judas Wiley
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Cover of The Gun of Jesse Hand
The Gun of Jesse Hand
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Cover of The Ordeal of Jason Ord
The Ordeal of Jason Ord
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Cover of Death Stalks Yellowhorse
Death Stalks Yellowhorse
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Cover of Lynching at Broken Butte
Lynching at Broken Butte
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The Angry Town of Pawnee Bluffs
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Cover of The Gallows at Graneros
The Gallows at Graneros
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Cover of The Orphans of Coyote Creek
The Orphans of Coyote Creek
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Cover of Ambush at Soda Creek
Ambush at Soda Creek
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Cover of Ride a Crooked Trail
Ride a Crooked Trail
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Cover of The Killings at Coyote Springs
The Killings at Coyote Springs
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Cover of The Trial at Apache Junction
The Trial at Apache Junction
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Cover of Death Rides a Black Horse
Death Rides a Black Horse
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Cover of The Law in Cottonwood
The Law in Cottonwood
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Cover of The Trail of the Apache Kid
The Trail of the Apache Kid
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Tincup in the Storm Country
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Cover of Death Rides the Denver Stage
Death Rides the Denver Stage
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Cover of The Woman at Ox-Yoke
The Woman at Ox-Yoke
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lewis B. Patten written?
Lewis B. Patten has written 114 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1951 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Lewis B. Patten series?
Here are the first books in Lewis B. Patten's series: Gene Autry: Gene Autry and the Ghost Riders.
What order should I read Lewis B. Patten's books?
We recommend reading Lewis B. Patten's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Lewis B. Patten's series complete?
Lewis B. Patten has 4 completed series.

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