Elmer Kelton
10
Book Series
82
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books
Best for beginners - Start with "The Day the Cowboys Quit" (1971)
Publication Order of Sons of Texas Books
Popular choice - Start with "Sons of Texas" (1989)
Publication Order of Hewey Calloway Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Good Old Boys" (1982)
About the Author
Elmer Kelton (born 29th April 1926 – 22nd August 2009) was a bestselling American writer and journalist famously known for his western novels. He was born at a place known as Horse Camp located on the Five Wells Ranch in Andrews County to Robert William Kelton and Neta Beatrice Kelton. When Kelton was about three years old, his family relocated to the McElroy Ranch located in the counties of Upton and Crane, Texas next to the city of Crane and southwest of Midland. The remainder of his childhood was spent at three distinct homesteads on the McElroy where his father worked for 36 years. After graduating from Crane High School, Kelton went on to join The University of Texas from 1942-1944, 1946-1948 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Subsequently, he served in t. Elmer Kelton is the author of over 82 books across 10 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Elmer Kelton has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Tales of Texas Books
3 books
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Captain's Rangers Experience the magic of 'Captain's Rangers' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tales of Texas Books universe.(1968) ⭐ Start here
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Joe Pepper Join the adventure in 'Joe Pepper' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tales of Texas Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1975) ⭐ Start here
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Long Way to Texas Join the adventure in 'Long Way to Texas' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tales of Texas Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1976) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books
8 books
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The Day the Cowboys Quit In 'The Day the Cowboys Quit', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books saga.(1971)
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Wagontongue Experience the magic of 'Wagontongue' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books universe.(1972)
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Manhunters 'Manhunters' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1974)
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The Wolf and the Buffalo In 'The Wolf and the Buffalo', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books saga.(1980)
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Stand Proud Join the adventure in 'Stand Proud' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1984)
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Dark Thicket The Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books series continues with 'Dark Thicket', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1985)
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The Man Who Rode Midnight In 'The Man Who Rode Midnight', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books saga.(1987)
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Honor at Daybreak In 'Honor at Daybreak', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books saga.(1991)
Publication Order of Sons of Texas Books
3 books
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Sons of Texas The Publication Order of Sons of Texas Books series continues with 'Sons of Texas', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1989)
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The Raiders 'The Raiders' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sons of Texas Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1989)
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The Rebels The Publication Order of Sons of Texas Books series continues with 'The Rebels', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1989)
Publication Order of Hewey Calloway Books
3 books
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The Good Old Boys Join the adventure in 'The Good Old Boys' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hewey Calloway Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1982)
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The Smiling Country Join the adventure in 'The Smiling Country' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hewey Calloway Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1998)
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Six Bits a Day Join the adventure in 'Six Bits a Day' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hewey Calloway Books series by Elmer Kelton.(2005)
Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books
9 books
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The Buckskin Line The Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books series continues with 'The Buckskin Line', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1999)
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Badger Boy The Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books series continues with 'Badger Boy', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(2001)
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The Way of the Coyote 'The Way of the Coyote' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(2001)
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Ranger's Trail In 'Ranger's Trail', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books saga.(2002)
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Texas Vendetta Experience the magic of 'Texas Vendetta' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books universe.(2004)
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Jericho's Road In 'Jericho's Road', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books saga.(2004)
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Hard Trail To Follow Experience the magic of 'Hard Trail To Follow' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books universe.(2008)
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Other Men's Horses 'Other Men's Horses' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(2009)
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Texas Standoff 'Texas Standoff' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Texas Rangers Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(2010)
Publication Order of Buckalew Family Books
2 books
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Massacre at Goliad Experience the magic of 'Massacre at Goliad' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Buckalew Family Books universe.(1965)
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After the Bugles In 'After the Bugles', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Buckalew Family Books saga.(1967)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
23 books
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Hot Iron 'Hot Iron' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1956)
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Buffalo Wagons The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Buffalo Wagons', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1957)
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Bitter Trail 'Bitter Trail' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1959)
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Texas Rifles Experience the magic of 'Texas Rifles' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1960)
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Donovan Experience the magic of 'Donovan' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1961)
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Pecos Crossing In 'Pecos Crossing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1963)
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Horsehead Crossing Join the adventure in 'Horsehead Crossing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elmer Kelton.(1963)
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Bowie's Mine 'Bowie's Mine' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1971)
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The Time It Never Rained Experience the magic of 'The Time It Never Rained' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1973)
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Barbed Wire 'Barbed Wire' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1980)
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Eyes of the Hawk Experience the magic of 'Eyes of the Hawk' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1981)
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Llano River 'Llano River' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1982)
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Shadow of a Star 'Shadow of a Star' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1984)
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Hanging Judge 'Hanging Judge' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1988)
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Slaughter Join the adventure in 'Slaughter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elmer Kelton.(1992)
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The Best Christmas The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Best Christmas', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1993)
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The Indian in Frontier News The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Indian in Frontier News', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1993)
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The Far Canyon In 'The Far Canyon', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1994)
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The Pumpkin Rollers Join the adventure in 'The Pumpkin Rollers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elmer Kelton.(1996)
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Cloudy in the West Join the adventure in 'Cloudy in the West' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elmer Kelton.(1997)
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Christmas at the Ranch Join the adventure in 'Christmas at the Ranch' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elmer Kelton.(2003)
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Shotgun The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Shotgun', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(2007)
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Many a River Experience the magic of 'Many a River' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2008)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
8 books
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There's Always Another Chance, and Other Stories Experience the magic of 'There's Always Another Chance, and Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1986)
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The Big Brand 'The Big Brand' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1986)
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Legend Experience the magic of 'Legend' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1999)
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ReadWest Experience the magic of 'ReadWest' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2011)
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Wild West The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Wild West', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(2017)
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Hard Ride Join the adventure in 'Hard Ride' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Elmer Kelton.(2018)
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The Cowboy Way 'The Cowboy Way' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(2020)
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Law of the Land Join the adventure in 'Law of the Land' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Elmer Kelton.(2021)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
13 books
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Looking Back West: Selections form the Pioneer News-Observer Experience the magic of 'Looking Back West: Selections form the Pioneer News-Observer' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1972)
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Permian: A Continuing Saga Join the adventure in 'Permian: A Continuing Saga' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1985)
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Elmer Kelton: 30 Years of Western Fiction In 'Elmer Kelton: 30 Years of Western Fiction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1985)
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Living and Writing in West Texas: Two Speeches Join the adventure in 'Living and Writing in West Texas: Two Speeches' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1990)
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The Art of Howard Terpning In 'The Art of Howard Terpning', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1992)
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The Art of Frank C. McCarthy 'The Art of Frank C. McCarthy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1992)
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The Art of James Bama Join the adventure in 'The Art of James Bama' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Elmer Kelton.(1993)
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Elmer Kelton Country: The Short Nonfiction of a Texas Novelist The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Elmer Kelton Country: The Short Nonfiction of a Texas Novelist', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(1993)
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My Kind of Heroes: Selected Speeches 'My Kind of Heroes: Selected Speeches' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1995)
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Texas 'Texas' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1995)
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Texas Cattle Barons: Their Families, Land and Legacy 'Texas Cattle Barons: Their Families, Land and Legacy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1999)
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Sandhills Boy: The Winding Trail of a Texas Writer 'Sandhills Boy: The Winding Trail of a Texas Writer' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(2007)
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Tom Lovell: Storyteller with a Brush 'Tom Lovell: Storyteller with a Brush' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Elmer Kelton.(2020)
Publication Order of Anthologies
10 books
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Horsing Around In 'Horsing Around', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1991)
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New Trails: Twenty-Three Original Stories Join the adventure in 'New Trails: Twenty-Three Original Stories' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elmer Kelton.(1994)
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The Best of the American West II 'The Best of the American West II' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(1999)
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A Century of Great Western Stories 'A Century of Great Western Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Elmer Kelton has created.(2001)
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Lone Star Law The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Lone Star Law', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(2005)
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Noah’s Ride The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Noah’s Ride', another thrilling entry from Elmer Kelton.(2006)
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Lost Trails Join the adventure in 'Lost Trails' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elmer Kelton.(2007)
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The Way of the West Join the adventure in 'The Way of the West' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elmer Kelton.(2008)
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Law of the Gun In 'Law of the Gun', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2010)
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Ghost Towns In 'Ghost Towns', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Elmer Kelton?
Elmer Kelton is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 82 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Elmer Kelton book series to start with?
For readers new to Elmer Kelton's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 8 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Elmer Kelton's writing.
Q: How many books has Elmer Kelton written?
Elmer Kelton has written over 82 books across 10 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.