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Ben Haas/ John Benteen

Bestselling Author • 6 Series • 52 Books

6
Series
52
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Sundance Books
Start with: Overkill (1972)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Fargo Books
Start with: Panama Gold (1969)
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Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books
Start with: Calhoon (1972)

About Ben Haas/ John Benteen

Benjamin Leopold Haas was born in the year 1926 in Charlotte, North Carolina. His imagination was inspired by any stories he heard of Reconstruction and the Civil War as told to him by his Grandmother, who lived through both of them. Ben’s dad was also a pioneer operator of movie theaters, and it allowed Ben free access to all of the theaters in Charlotte and he saw many films growing up, as he was hooked on the lore of the South and the Old West. Ben dropped out of college to help support his family, and was largely self educated. He wrote his first story at the age of eighteen, it was a pulp short story for a western magazine. Aspirations to become a writer were put on hold when he was drafted into the Army. He served from 1945 until 1946 as a Sergeant in the U. S. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Sundance Books series, Ben Haas/ John Benteen has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Ben Haas/ John Benteen

Publication Order of Cutler Books
2 books 1972–1972
1

The Wolf-Pack

The Wolf-Pack continues the Publication Order of Cutler Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1972
2

The Gun-Hawks

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cutler Books with The Gun-Hawks, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1972
Publication Order of Fargo Books
15 books 1969–1982
1

Panama Gold

Panama Gold continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1969
2

Alaska Steel

Alaska Steel continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1969
3

Massacre River

Massacre River is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fargo Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1969
4

Fargo

Fargo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fargo Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1969
5

The Wildcatters

The Wildcatters continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1970
6

Apache Raiders

Apache Raiders continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1970
7

Black Bulls

Black Bulls continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1971
8

Killing Spree

A gripping mystery unfolds in Killing Spree as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Fargo Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1971
9

Sharpshooters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Fargo Books with Sharpshooters, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1972
10

Wolf's Head

Wolf's Head continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1973
11

Shotgun Man

Shotgun Man continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1973
12

Bandolero

Bandolero continues the Publication Order of Fargo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1974
13

Killer's Moon

A gripping mystery unfolds in Killer's Moon as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Fargo Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1976
14

Dakota Badlands

Dakota Badlands is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fargo Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1977
15

Valley of Skulls

Valley of Skulls is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fargo Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1982
Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books
5 books 1972–1979
1

Calhoon

Calhoon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1972
2

Big Drive

Big Drive is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1974
3

The Mustang Men

The Mustang Men continues the Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1977
4

Night Riders

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books with Night Riders, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1979
5

Killraine

A gripping mystery unfolds in Killraine as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1979
Publication Order of Sundance Books
20 books 1972–1977
1

Overkill

A gripping mystery unfolds in Overkill as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sundance Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1972
2

Dead Man's Canyon

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Man's Canyon as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sundance Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1972
3

Dakota Territory

Dakota Territory is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1972
4

Death In The Lava

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death In The Lava as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sundance Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1972
5

The Pistoleros

The Pistoleros is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1972
6

The Wild Stallions

The Wild Stallions continues the Publication Order of Sundance Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1973
7

Taps At Little Big Horn

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sundance Books with Taps At Little Big Horn, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1973
8

The Ghost Dancers

The Ghost Dancers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1973
9

Bring Me His Scalp!

Bring Me His Scalp! continues the Publication Order of Sundance Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1973
10

The Bronco Trail

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sundance Books with The Bronco Trail, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1973
11

War Party

Conflict and courage define War Party, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series by Ben Haas/ John Benteen that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1974
12

Bounty Killer

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bounty Killer as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sundance Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1975
13

Run For Cover

Run For Cover continues the Publication Order of Sundance Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1976
14

Manhunt

Manhunt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1976
15

Blood On The Prairie

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood On The Prairie as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sundance Books series showcases Ben Haas/ John Benteen's mastery of suspense.

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1976
16

War Trail

Conflict and courage define War Trail, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series by Ben Haas/ John Benteen that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1976
17

Riding Shotgun

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sundance Books with Riding Shotgun, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1977
18

Silent Enemy

Silent Enemy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1977
19

Ride The Man Down

Ride The Man Down is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sundance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1977
20

Gunbelt

Gunbelt continues the Publication Order of Sundance Books story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1977
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
9 books 1962–1977
1

The Foragers

The Foragers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1962
2

The KKK

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The KKK, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1963
3

Brother Badman

Brother Badman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1965
4

Look Away, Look Away

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Look Away, Look Away, another outstanding contribution from Ben Haas/ John Benteen.

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1965
5

The Last Valley

The Last Valley is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1966
6

The Troubled Summer

The Troubled Summer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1966
7

The Chandler Heritage

The Chandler Heritage continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1971
8

Daisy Canfield

Daisy Canfield is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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1973
9

The House of Christina

The House of Christina continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ben Haas/ John Benteen's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1977
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2020–2020
1

A Hack's Notebook

A Hack's Notebook is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ben Haas/ John Benteen have come to expect.

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2020

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ben Haas/ John Benteen?

Ben Haas/ John Benteen is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 52 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Cutler Books, Publication Order of Fargo Books, Publication Order of Rancho Bravo Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Ben Haas/ John Benteen series to start with?

For readers new to Ben Haas/ John Benteen's work, the Publication Order of Sundance Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 20 books. Begin with Overkill to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Ben Haas/ John Benteen written?

Ben Haas/ John Benteen has written over 52 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Ben Haas/ John Benteen books in order?

Yes, reading Ben Haas/ John Benteen's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Ben Haas/ John Benteen write in?

Ben Haas/ John Benteen writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 52 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Ben Haas/ John Benteen's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Ben Haas/ John Benteen's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Ben Haas/ John Benteen's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Ben Haas/ John Benteen's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Sundance Books series. The first book, Overkill, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.