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Reavis Z. Wortham Reading Order

8 series · 21 books

Mystery & ThrillerWestern

Reavis Z. Wortham is an American author who specializes in crime mysteries and Westerns set primarily in Texas, blending regional history with contemporary suspense. His Red River series, which includes the Benjamin Franklin Award-finalist The Rock Hole, draws readers into small-town mysteries across multiple decades, while his Sonny Hawke thriller series offers fast-paced action grounded in authentic settings. Across more than two decades of publication, Wortham has built a reputation for crafting character-driven narratives that capture the complexities of rural American life.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2017)

Start with Murder on Wheels and read in order.

Start this series with Murder on Wheels

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1
Murder on Wheels
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Bound by Mystery
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cap Whitlatch Westerns Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2024)

Start with The Journey South and read in order.

Start this series with The Journey South

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1
The Journey South
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Only Saloon in Town
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1999–1999)

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1
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Doreen's 24 Hr Eat Gas Now Cafe
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Red River Mystery Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2011–2021)

Start with The Rock Hole, the first of 8 books in the Red River Mystery series.

Start this series with The Rock Hole

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1
The Rock Hole
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
The Right Side of Wrong
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Vengeance is Mine
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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7
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8
Laying Bones
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sonny Hawke Thriller Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2020)

Start with Hawke's Prey, the first of 4 books in the Sonny Hawke Thriller series.

Start this series with Hawke's Prey

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#Title
1
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Hawke's Prey
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Hawke's Target
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Hawke's Fury
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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1
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The Texas Job
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Hollow Frontier Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1

Tucker Snow Thrillers Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

Start with Hard Country and read in order.

Start this series with Hard Country

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1
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Hard Country
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Broken Truth
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Reavis Z. Wortham written?
Reavis Z. Wortham has written 21 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Reavis Z. Wortham series?
Here are the first books in Reavis Z. Wortham's series: Anthologies: Murder on Wheels; Cap Whitlatch Westerns: The Journey South; Red River Mystery: The Rock Hole; Sonny Hawke Thriller: Hawke's Prey; Tucker Snow Thrillers: Hard Country.
What order should I read Reavis Z. Wortham's books?
We recommend reading Reavis Z. Wortham's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Reavis Z. Wortham still writing new books?
Yes, Reavis Z. Wortham has 2 ongoing series: Cap Whitlatch Westerns, Tucker Snow Thrillers.

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