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Ralph Compton Western

by Ralph Compton

55 books Started 2001 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

The Ralph Compton Western is a Western / Thriller series by Ralph Compton, made up of 55 books published between 2001 and 2021. It begins with Clarion's Call ( By: Robert Vaughan) (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Hellbound Posse ( By: Robert J. Randisi) (2021), spanning 20 years of storytelling.

55books
20years active
3decades
~0.4yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Clarion's Call ( By: Robert Vaughan) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Blood and Gold ( By: Joseph A. West) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 For the Brand ( By: David Robbins) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Rio Largo ( By: David Robbins) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Guns of the Canyonlands ( By: Joseph A. West) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Texas Empire 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 By the Horns ( By: David Robbins) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Deadwood Gulch ( By: John Edward Ames) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Bloody Trail ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 A Wolf In the Fold ( By: David Robbins) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Bluff City ( By: David Robbins) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 West Of The Law ( By: Joseph A. West) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Blood Duel ( By: David Robbins) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Death of a Bad Man ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Ride the Hard Trail ( By: David Robbins) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Blood on the Gallows ( By: Joseph A. West) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Bullet for a Bad Man ( By: David Robbins) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Convict Trail ( By: Joseph A. West) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Bounty Hunter ( By: Joseph A. West) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Rawhide Flat ( By: Joseph A. West) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Outlaw's Reckoning ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The Man From Nowhere ( By: Joseph A. West) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Fatal Justice ( By: David Robbins) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
24 Stryker's Revenge ( By: Joseph A. West) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Death of a Hangman ( By: Joseph A. West) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 North to the Salt Fork ( By: Dusty Richards) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Rusted Tin ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 The Shadow Of A Gun ( By: Henry Clay Merritt) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 The Burning Range ( By: Joseph A. West) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 The Last Manhunt ( By: Joseph A. West) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 The Stranger from Abilene ( By: Joseph A. West) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 The Ghost of Apache Creek ( By: Joseph A. West) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Dead Man's Ranch ( By: Matthew P. Mayo) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Slaughter Canyon ( By: Joseph A. West) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 One Man's Fire ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Tucker's Reckoning ( By: Matthew P. Mayo) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Down on Gila River ( By: Joseph A. West) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Brimstone Trail ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Straight Shooter ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 The Hunted ( By: Matthew P. Mayo) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Hard Ride to Wichita ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 The Cheyenne Trail ( By: Jory Sherman) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Double-Cross Ranch ( By: Matthew P. Mayo) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Comanche Trail ( By: Carlton Stowers) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 The Dangerous Land ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Vigilante Dawn ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 The Evil Men Do ( By: David Robbins) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Straight to the Noose ( By: Marcus Galloway) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 Shotgun Charlie ( By: Matthew P. Mayo) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 The Law and the Lawless ( By: David Robbins) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51 Brother's Keeper ( By: David Robbins) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
52 Texas Hills ( By: David Robbins) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
53 Outlaw Town ( By: David Robbins) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
54 Phantom Hill ( By: Carlton Stowers) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
55 Hellbound Posse ( By: Robert J. Randisi)Latest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ralph Compton Western series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ralph Compton Western series?

Start with Clarion's Call ( By: Robert Vaughan) (2001), the first book in the Ralph Compton Western series by Ralph Compton. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ralph Compton Western series?

There are 55 books in the Ralph Compton Western series by Ralph Compton, published between 2001 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Ralph Compton Western series?

The first book in the Ralph Compton Western series is Clarion's Call ( By: Robert Vaughan), published in 2001 by Ralph Compton.

What is the latest book in the Ralph Compton Western series?

The most recent book in the Ralph Compton Western series is Hellbound Posse ( By: Robert J. Randisi) (2021) by Ralph Compton.

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About Ralph Compton

Ralph Compton (1929-2016) was an American Western writer known for his prolific and critically acclaimed novels. Born in Thayer, Missouri, he served in the US Army during the Korean War before embarking on his writing career. Compton's first novel, "The Goodnight Trail," was published in 1954 and established him as a rising star in the Western genre. Over the next six decades, he wrote over 200 novels, including the "Trail Drive" series, the "Mackenzie" series, and the "Gunman" series. His works were praised for their authentic portrayal of the Old West, compelling characters, and action-packed plots. Compton received numerous awards, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award in 1975 and the Western Heritage Award in 1984. His novels continue to be enjoyed by readers worldwide.

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