Order of Ralph Cotton Books
Ralph W. Cotton is an American author of western novels. He writes the Jeston Nash, Ranger Sam Burrack and Gunman’s Reputation series. Cotton started writing early on in elementary school, using it as an escape from the school work he wasn’t good at. Prior to becoming a novelist, he worked as a second mate on a commercial barge, a teamster, a Lutheran lay minister and an iron worker. When not writing, Ralph enjoys painting, sailing, photography and playing guitar. He lives in Hernando County, Florida with his wife Mary Lynn.
Ralph Cotton became a published author in 1994 with the novel While Angels Dance. The novel was a candidate for the Pulitzer Prize of that year. Below is a list of Ralph Cotton’s books in order of when they were originally published:
Publication Order of Danny Duggin Books
(with Ralph Compton)
| Death Rides a Chestnut Mare | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Shadow of a Noose | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Riders of Judgement | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Death Along the Cimarron | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Dead Or Alive Trilogy Books
| Hangman's Choice | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Devil's Due | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood Money | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Gun Culture Books
| Friend of a Friend | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Season of the Wind | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Gunfighter's Reputation Books
| Gunman's Song | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Between Hell and Texas | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Law in Somos Santos | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Bad Day at Willow Creek | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Fast Guns Out of Texas | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Ride to Hell's Gate | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Gunmen of the Desert Sands | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Crossing Fire River | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Escape From Fire River | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Gun Country | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| City of Bad Men | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Jeston Nash Books
| While Angels Dance | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Powder River | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Price of a Horse | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Cost of a Killing | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Killers of Man | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Trick of the Trade | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Long Riders Books
| The Guns of C.C. Ellis | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Ranger Sam Burrack Books
Publication Order of Sherman Dahl Books
| Fighting Men | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Gun Law | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Will Summers Books
| Summers' Horses | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Incident at Gunn Point | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Dark Horses | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Gunman's Pass | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Webb's Posse | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Jackpot Ridge | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Guns of Wolf Valley / Wolf Valley | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood Lands | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Midnight Rider | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Killing in Gold | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Notes: Misery Express was later re-published as Blue Star Tattoo. Vengeance is a Bullet was re-published as Vengeance. The Danny Duggin series was ghostwritten for Ralph Compton. Guns on the Border was re-published as Sabio’s Redemption.
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Ralph Cotton Synopsis: In Jackpot Ridge by Ralph Cotton, Jack Bell is such a good gambler that Early Philpot wants him dead. The only problem for Early is that Jack is at home out in the mountains – much moreso than any of Early’s posse members. And he’s willing to prove it.
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