Matt Braun Reading Order
6 series ยท 54 books
Matt Braun was a prolific American writer known for his captivating tales set in the American West. With a remarkable portfolio of 54 books spanning six seriesโincluding Ash Tallman and The Brannocksโhe expertly blended adventure and history in his storytelling. Active from 1972 to 2013, Braun's most notable work continues to resonate with fans of the Western genre.
Ash Tallman Series
Complete3 books (1984โ1984)
Start with Crossfire and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Crossfire 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Highbinders 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Wages of Sin 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Gunfighter Chronicles Series
Complete4 books (1977โ2002)
Start with Noble Outlaw, the first of 4 books in the Gunfighter Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noble Outlaw 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | One Last Town 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Gamblers 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Doc Holliday 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Luke Starbuck Series
Complete7 books (1980โ1982)
Start with Jury of Six, the first of 7 books in the Luke Starbuck series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Jury of Six 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Deadwood 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Manhunter 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Spoilers 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Hangman's Creek 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Judas Tree 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Tombstone 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1977โ1988)
Start with The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | How to Write Western Novels 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Matt Braun's Western Cooking 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete33 books (1972โ2013)
Start with Black Fox, the first of 33 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Black Fox 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Bloody Hand 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Cimarron Jordan 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Savage Land 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Kincaids 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Second Coming of Lucas Brokaw 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Mattie Silks 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Buck Colter 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Lords of the Land 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Rio Grande / The Stuart Women 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Bloodstorm 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Indian Territory 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | El Paso 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Tenbow 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | Wyatt Earp 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | Outlaw Kingdom 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Texas Empire 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | The Last Stand 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Bloodsport 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Gentleman Rogue 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | You Know My Name 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | Death Walk 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | Kinch Riley 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | Shadow Killers 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | Hickok and Cody 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | The Wild Ones 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | The Overlords 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 28 | The Warlords 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 29 | Black Gold 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 30 | Dakota 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 31 | Dodge City 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 32 | Westward of the Law 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 33 | WesternLore 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Brannocks Series
Complete4 books (1986โ1988)
Start with The Brannocks, the first of 4 books in the The Brannocks series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Brannocks 1986Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Windward West 1986Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Rio Hondo 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | A Distant Land 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Matt Braun written?
- Matt Braun has written 54 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Matt Braun series?
- Here are the first books in Matt Braun's series: Ash Tallman: Crossfire; Gunfighter Chronicles: Noble Outlaw; Luke Starbuck: Jury of Six; Non-Fiction: The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook; The Brannocks: The Brannocks.
- What order should I read Matt Braun's books?
- We recommend reading Matt Braun's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Matt Braun's series complete?
- Matt Braun has 6 completed series.

