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Ralph Compton Books In Order
Gunfighter Books
- Reunion in Hell (2020)
- Blood of the Hunters (2020)
- Broken Rider (2020)
- Return to Gila Bend (2020)
- Death Valley Drifter (2020)
- Ride for Justice (2020)
- Ride the Hammer Down (2020)
- Frontier Medicine (2021)
- Face of a Snake (2021)
- Dalton’s Justice (2021)
- Shot to Hell (2021)
- Hell Snake (2021)
- The Wrong Side of the Law (2021)
- Guns of the Greenhorn (2021)
- The Devil’s Snare (2021)
- Blood on the Prairie (2021)
- Die Trying (2021)
- The Guns of Wrath (2022)
Sundown Riders Books
- North To The Bitterroot (1996)
- Runaway Stage (With: Robert Vaughan) (2002)
- Nowhere, TX (With: David Robbins) (2004)
- Across the Rio Colorado (2004)
- The Winchester Run (2007)
- Whiskey River (2011)
- Skeleton Lode (2011)
- Devil’s Canyon (2013)
Trail Drive Books
- The Goodnight Trail (1992)
- The Western Trail (1992)
- The Chisholm Trail (1993)
- The Bandera Trail (1993)
- The California Trail (1994)
- The Shawnee Trail (1994)
- The Virginia City Trail (1994)
- The Dodge City Trail (1995)
- The Oregon Trail (1995)
- The Santa Fe Trail (1997)
- The Old Spanish Trail (1998)
- The Green River Trail (1999)
- The Deadwood Trail (1999)
- The Dakota Trail (By: Robert Vaughan) (2001)
- The Alamosa Trail (By: Robert Vaughan) (2002)
- The Bozeman Trail (By: Robert Vaughan) (2002)
- The Abilene Trail (By: Dusty Richards) (2003)
- Trail To Fort Smith (By: Dusty Richards) (2004)
- The Palo Duro Trail (By: Jory Sherman) (2004)
- The Ogallala Trail (By: Dusty Richards) (2005)
- The Ellsworth Trail (By: Jory Sherman) (2005)
- The Tenderfoot Trail (By: Joseph A. West) (2006)
- Trail to Cottonwood Falls (By: Dusty Richards) (2007)
- The Amarillo Trail (By: Jory Sherman) (2011)
- The Omaha Trail (By: Jory Sherman) (2012)
- Big Jake’s Last Drive (By: Robert J. Randisi) (2020)
- The Kelly Trail (By: Terrence McCauley) (2020)
- Drive for Independence (With: Lyle Brandt) (2020)
- Red Trail (By: John Shirley) (2020)
- The Empire Trail (By: Jeff Rovin) (2021)
- The Too-Late Trail (With: Matthew P. Mayo) (2021)
- Terror Trail (By: Lyle Brandt) (2021)
- The Saltwater Trail (By: Jackson Lowry) (2022)
Border Empire Books
- The Border Empire (1997)
- Six guns and Double Eagles (1998)
- Train to Durango (1998)
Buck Fletcher Books (with Joseph A. West)
- Doomsday Rider (2003)
- Showdown at Two-Bit Creek (2003)
- Vengeance Rider (2004)
Danny Duggin Books (with Ralph Cotton)
- Death Rides a Chestnut Mare (1999)
- The Shadow of a Noose (2000)
- Riders of Judgement (2001)
- Death Along the Cimarron (2003)
John McBride Books (with Joseph A. West)
- West Of The Law (2007)
- Shadow of the Gun (2008)
- Blood on the Gallows (2008)
Tom Navarro Books (with Peter Brandvold)
- Navarro (2005)
- Bullet Creek (2005)
Trail of the Gunfighter Books
- The Dawn of Fury (1995)
- The Killing Season (1996)
- Autumn of the Gun (1996)
Ralph Compton Western Books
- Clarion’s Call (By: Robert Vaughan) (2001)
- Blood and Gold (By: Joseph A. West) (2004)
- For the Brand (By: David Robbins) (2005)
- Rio Largo (By: David Robbins) (2006)
- Guns of the Canyonlands (By: Joseph A. West) (2006)
- Texas Empire (2006)
- By the Horns (By: David Robbins) (2006)
- Deadwood Gulch (By: John Edward Ames) (2006)
- The Bloody Trail (By: Marcus Galloway) (2007)
- A Wolf In the Fold (By: David Robbins) (2007)
- Bluff City (By: David Robbins) (2007)
- West Of The Law (By: Joseph A. West) (2007)
- Blood Duel (By: David Robbins) (2007)
- Death of a Bad Man (By: Marcus Galloway) (2008)
- Ride the Hard Trail (By: David Robbins) (2008)
- Blood on the Gallows (By: Joseph A. West) (2008)
- Bullet for a Bad Man (By: David Robbins) (2008)
- The Convict Trail (By: Joseph A. West) (2008)
- Bounty Hunter (By: Joseph A. West) (2009)
- Rawhide Flat (By: Joseph A. West) (2009)
- Outlaw’s Reckoning (By: Marcus Galloway) (2009)
- The Man From Nowhere (By: Joseph A. West) (2009)
- Fatal Justice (By: David Robbins) (2009)
- Stryker’s Revenge (By: Joseph A. West) (2010)
- Death of a Hangman (By: Joseph A. West) (2010)
- North to the Salt Fork (By: Dusty Richards) (2010)
- Rusted Tin (By: Marcus Galloway) (2010)
- The Shadow Of A Gun (By: Henry Clay Merritt) (2010)
- The Burning Range (By: Joseph A. West) (2010)
- The Last Manhunt (By: Joseph A. West) (2011)
- The Stranger from Abilene (By: Joseph A. West) (2011)
- The Ghost of Apache Creek (By: Joseph A. West) (2011)
- Dead Man’s Ranch (By: Matthew P. Mayo) (2012)
- Slaughter Canyon (By: Joseph A. West) (2012)
- One Man’s Fire (By: Marcus Galloway) (2012)
- Tucker’s Reckoning (By: Matthew P. Mayo) (2012)
- Down on Gila River (By: Joseph A. West) (2012)
- Brimstone Trail (By: Marcus Galloway) (2013)
- Straight Shooter (By: Marcus Galloway) (2013)
- The Hunted (By: Matthew P. Mayo) (2013)
- Hard Ride to Wichita (By: Marcus Galloway) (2013)
- The Cheyenne Trail (By: Jory Sherman) (2014)
- Double-Cross Ranch (By: Matthew P. Mayo) (2014)
- Comanche Trail (By: Carlton Stowers) (2014)
- The Dangerous Land (By: Marcus Galloway) (2014)
- Vigilante Dawn (By: Marcus Galloway) (2014)
- The Evil Men Do (By: David Robbins) (2015)
- Straight to the Noose (By: Marcus Galloway) (2015)
- Shotgun Charlie (By: Matthew P. Mayo) (2015)
- The Law and the Lawless (By: David Robbins) (2015)
- Brother’s Keeper (By: David Robbins) (2015)
- Texas Hills (By: David Robbins) (2015)
- Outlaw Town (By: David Robbins) (2016)
- Phantom Hill (By: Carlton Stowers) (2016)
- Hellbound Posse (By: Robert J. Randisi) (2021)
About Ralph Compton
Ralph Compton was a bestselling author known for his compelling Western novels. His books, such as The Gunfighter and The Trail to Bear Creek, often focus on the rugged, adventurous life of cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws in the American West. Compton’s storytelling captures the spirit of the frontier, with action-packed plots and vivid depictions of the Old West.
Though he passed away in 1998, Compton’s legacy lives on through his vast collection of Western novels. His works continue to captivate fans of the genre, offering thrilling tales of heroism, conflict, and the untamed spirit of the frontier.
FAQ – Ralph Compton Books In Order
Q: What is the correct reading order for Ralph Compton’s books?
A: Ralph Compton’s most famous series, The Trail Drive, is best read in order, starting with The Goodnight Trail (Book #1). He also has other Western series, such as The Sundown Riders and Border Empire, which can be read in sequence or as standalones.
Q: What is Ralph Compton’s most popular book?
A: The Goodnight Trail and The Border Empire are among Ralph Compton’s most popular books, widely praised for their action-packed Western storytelling.
Q: Do I need to read Ralph Compton’s books in order?
A: Most of Ralph Compton’s books can be read as standalones, but series like The Trail Drive and Sundown Riders are best read in order for a richer experience.
Q: What was Ralph Compton’s first book?
A: Ralph Compton’s debut novel was The Goodnight Trail (1992), which became a Western classic and launched the Trail Drive series.