Matt Braun Reading Order

3 books (1984–1984)

The Ash Tallman series consists of three Western action novels by Matt Braun, all published in 1984. This complete series should be read in publication order beginning with Crossfire, followed by The Highbinders and The Wages of Sin. Each installment continues the story of its protagonist through interconnected adventures in the American West.

Start with Crossfire and read in order.

#	Title
1	Crossfire 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Highbinders 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wages of Sin 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1977–2002)

The Gunfighter Chronicles is a four-book western series by Matt Braun that spans from 1977 to 2002. These action-packed narratives draw from the American Old West and should be read in publication order, beginning with Noble Outlaw and concluding with Doc Holliday. The complete series explores the lives and exploits of legendary gunfighters during a transformative era in American history.

Start with Noble Outlaw, the first of 4 books in the Gunfighter Chronicles series.

#	Title
1	Noble Outlaw 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	One Last Town 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Gamblers 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Doc Holliday 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1980–1982)

The Luke Starbuck series comprises seven Western action novels published between 1980 and 1982, following the exploits of a frontier lawman across the Old West. Matt Braun completed the series with Tombstone, the final installment, making it a finished collection rather than an ongoing work. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Jury of Six and progressing through Deadwood, Manhunter, The Spoilers, Hangman's Creek, The Judas Tree, and concluding with Tombstone to experience the full arc of Starbuck's adventures.

Start with Jury of Six, the first of 7 books in the Luke Starbuck series.

#	Title
1	Jury of Six 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deadwood 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Manhunter 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Spoilers 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hangman's Creek 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Judas Tree 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Tombstone 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1977–1988)

Matt Braun's three-book nonfiction collection spans practical and creative subjects, published between 1977 and 1988. The series comprises The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook, How to Write Western Novels, and Matt Braun's Western Cooking, each offering distinct expertise in self-defense, fiction writing, and culinary traditions. This complete series should be read in publication order for the most coherent progression through Braun's varied instructional works.

Start with The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	How to Write Western Novels 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Matt Braun's Western Cooking 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

33 books (1972–2013)

Matt Braun's complete collection of 33 standalone novels spans from 1972 to 2013, each offering independent stories set primarily in the American West. These action-packed works blend historical events with fictional narratives, featuring characters ranging from famous outlaws to lesser-known frontier figures. While each novel stands alone and can be read in any order, following publication sequence from Black Fox through the final entries provides insight into how Braun's storytelling evolved across four decades. Fans of Western fiction and historical action adventure will find authentic period settings and compelling protagonists throughout this extensive series.

Start with Black Fox, the first of 33 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Black Fox 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bloody Hand 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cimarron Jordan 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Savage Land 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Kincaids 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Second Coming of Lucas Brokaw 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mattie Silks 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Buck Colter 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Lords of the Land 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Rio Grande / The Stuart Women 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Bloodstorm 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Indian Territory 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	El Paso 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Tenbow 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Wyatt Earp 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Outlaw Kingdom 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Texas Empire 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Last Stand 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Bloodsport 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Gentleman Rogue 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	You Know My Name 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Death Walk 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Kinch Riley 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Shadow Killers 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Hickok and Cody 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Wild Ones 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	The Overlords 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	The Warlords 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Black Gold 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Dakota 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Dodge City 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Westward of the Law 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	WesternLore 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1986–1988)

Matt Braun's Brannock series consists of four novels published between 1986 and 1988, following the saga of the Brannock family across the American West. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Brannocks and continuing through Windward West, Rio Hondo, and concluding with A Distant Land. This finished series blends Western and action-adventure storytelling with historical detail characteristic of Braun's work in the genre.

Start with The Brannocks, the first of 4 books in the The Brannocks series.

#	Title
1	The Brannocks 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Windward West 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rio Hondo 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Distant Land 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible