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ⓘ About Frank Roderus
Frank became a newspaper reporter, later on, believing that books are written by authors which he was not. He kept on trying to write, however, and eventually did it just wrong enough to learn how to get things right. That first sale, a young adult novel that was published by Independence Press, was more than three decades and a good many books ago. During his time as a journalist, the Colorado Press Association awarded Frank the Sweepstakes Award, their highest honor, for the best news story of 1980. The Western Writers of America twice named Frank the recipient of their prestigious Spur Award. Frank died at the age of 73 on December 17, 2015. “Leaving Kansas” is the first novel in the “Tenderfoot” series and was released in the year 1983. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Frank Roderus 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 Frank Roderus
Billy Ray And The Good News
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Billy Ray Books with Billy Ray And The Good News, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Billy Ray's Forty Days
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Billy Ray Books with Billy Ray's Forty Days, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Felicity
Felicity is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bowen & Baile Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Bowen & Baile
Bowen & Baile continues the Publication Order of Bowen & Baile Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Before I Die
Before I Die continues the Publication Order of Bowen & Baile Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Leaving Kansas
Leaving Kansas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harrison Wilke Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Reaching Colorado
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Harrison Wilke Trilogy Books with Reaching Colorado, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Finding Nevada
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Harrison Wilke Trilogy Books with Finding Nevada, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Home To Texas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Harrison Wilke Trilogy Books with Home To Texas, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
The Oil Rig
The Oil Rig continues the Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Rain Rustlers
The Rain Rustlers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
The Coyote Crossing
The Coyote Crossing continues the Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Video Vandal
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books with The Video Vandal, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
The Turn-Out Man
The Turn-Out Man continues the Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Dead Heat
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Dead Heat as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books series showcases Frank Roderus's mastery of suspense.
The Sinister Swindler
The Sinister Swindler is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
The Snow King
The Snow King continues the Publication Order of Heller Thriller Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nightwalker
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Nightwalker Books with Nightwalker, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Nightwalker 2
Nightwalker 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Nightwalker Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Nightwalker 3
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Nightwalker Books with Nightwalker 3, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Nightwalker 4
Nightwalker 4 continues the Publication Order of Nightwalker Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nightwalker 5
Nightwalker 5 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Nightwalker Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Nightwalker 6
Nightwalker 6 continues the Publication Order of Nightwalker Books story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nightwalker 7
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Nightwalker Books with Nightwalker 7, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Nightwalker 8
Nightwalker 8 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Nightwalker Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
The Purgatory River
The Purgatory River is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rivers West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Journey to Utah
Journey to Utah continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Keystone Kid
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Keystone Kid, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Easy Money
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Easy Money, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Hell Creek Cabin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Hell Creek Cabin, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
The 33 Brand
The 33 Brand continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sheepherding Man
Sheepherding Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
The Cowboy
The Cowboy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Old Kyle's Boy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Old Kyle's Boy, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
The Rawhide War
Conflict and courage define The Rawhide War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frank Roderus that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Ordeal of Hogue Bynell
The Ordeal of Hogue Bynell continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Stillwater Smith
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Stillwater Smith, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
The Name Is Hart
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Name Is Hart, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
The Ballad of Bryan Drayne
The Ballad of Bryan Drayne continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Charlie and the Sir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Charlie and the Sir, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
J.A. Whitford and the Great California Gold Hunt
J.A. Whitford and the Great California Gold Hunt continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Duster
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Duster, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Mustang War
Conflict and courage define Mustang War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frank Roderus that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
His Royal Highness, J. Aubrey Whitford
His Royal Highness, J. Aubrey Whitford continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Murder Revisited
A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder Revisited as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Frank Roderus's mastery of suspense.
The Outsider
The Outsider is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Potter's Fields
Potter's Fields is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Hayseed
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Hayseed, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Jason Evers, His Own Story
Jason Evers, His Own Story continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Old Marsden
Old Marsden continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Left to Die
Left to Die is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Trooper Donovan
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Trooper Donovan, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Winter Kill
A gripping mystery unfolds in Winter Kill as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Frank Roderus's mastery of suspense.
Dead Man's Journey
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Man's Journey as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Frank Roderus's mastery of suspense.
Lewisville Flats
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Lewisville Flats, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Siege
Siege is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Judgment Day
Judgment Day is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
The Wrangler
The Wrangler continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bad Boys
Bad Boys continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Harlan
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Harlan, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
Paroled
Paroled continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rafe
Rafe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Ransom
Ransom continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Herdsman
The Herdsman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Roderus have come to expect.
Paying Forward
Conflict and courage define Paying Forward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frank Roderus that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Morgan
Morgan continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ginger: Orphan Filly
Ginger: Orphan Filly continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frank Roderus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Christian Western Showcase
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Christian Western Showcase, another outstanding contribution from Frank Roderus.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Frank Roderus?
Frank Roderus is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 68 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Billy Ray Books, Publication Order of Bowen & Baile Books, Publication Order of Harrison Wilke Trilogy Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Frank Roderus series to start with?
For readers new to Frank Roderus's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 41 books. Begin with Journey to Utah to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Frank Roderus written?
Frank Roderus has written over 68 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Frank Roderus books in order?
Yes, reading Frank Roderus'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 Frank Roderus write in?
Frank Roderus writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 68 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Frank Roderus's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Frank Roderus'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 Frank Roderus's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Frank Roderus's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Journey to Utah, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.