Gordon D. Shirreffs
6
Book Series
82
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Best for beginners - Start with "Rio Bravo" (1956)
Publication Order of Manhunter Books
Popular choice - Start with "Showdown in Sonora" (1969)
Publication Order of Quint Kershaw Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Untamed Breed" (1981)
About the Author
Gordon D. Shirreffs was an American published author known for writing Western novels as well as young adult novels. Born in Chicago, Illinois on January 15, 1914, Gordon would ultimately pass away on February 9, 1996. In addition to writing novels, he also wrote a teleplay. Two of his novels were also adapted into films, Judas Gun and Rio Bravo. The films came out under the titles A Long Ride from Hell and the film Oregon Passage. His short story “Silent Reckoning” was also adapted into the movie The Lonesome Trail. The author was born in Chicago not too long after his mother emigrated to the United States from Scotland. Shirreffs joined the National Guard and his unit ended up being activated in 1940. He served in World War II as a result, stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska as p. Gordon D. Shirreffs is the author of over 82 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Gordon D. Shirreffs has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Dave Hunter & Ash Mawson Books
4 books
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Hell’s Forty Acres The Publication Order of Dave Hunter & Ash Mawson Books series continues with 'Hell’s Forty Acres', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1987) ⭐ Start here
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Maximilian's Gold Join the adventure in 'Maximilian's Gold' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dave Hunter & Ash Mawson Books series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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The Walking Sands In 'The Walking Sands', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dave Hunter & Ash Mawson Books saga.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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The Devil's Dance Floor The Publication Order of Dave Hunter & Ash Mawson Books series continues with 'The Devil's Dance Floor', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1994) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Manhunter Books
5 books
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Showdown in Sonora 'Showdown in Sonora' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Manhunter Books series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1969)
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The Manhunter Join the adventure in 'The Manhunter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Manhunter Books series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1970)
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Bowman's Kid Join the adventure in 'Bowman's Kid' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Manhunter Books series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1973)
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Renegade's Trail The Publication Order of Manhunter Books series continues with 'Renegade's Trail', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1974)
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The Apache Hunter 'The Apache Hunter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Manhunter Books series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1976)
Publication Order of Quint Kershaw Books
3 books
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The Untamed Breed In 'The Untamed Breed', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Quint Kershaw Books saga.(1981)
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Bold Legend Join the adventure in 'Bold Legend' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Quint Kershaw Books series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1982)
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Glorieta Pass 'Glorieta Pass' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Quint Kershaw Books series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1984)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
65 books
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Rio Bravo In 'Rio Bravo', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1956)
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Code of the Gun The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Code of the Gun', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1956)
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Range Rebel Join the adventure in 'Range Rebel' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1956)
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Son of the Thunder People In 'Son of the Thunder People', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1957)
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Ambush on the Mesa In 'Ambush on the Mesa', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1957)
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Fort Vengeance Experience the magic of 'Fort Vengeance' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1957)
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Bugles on the Prairie Join the adventure in 'Bugles on the Prairie' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1957)
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Massacre Creek The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Massacre Creek', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1958)
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Shadow Valley Join the adventure in 'Shadow Valley' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1958)
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Swiftwagon Join the adventure in 'Swiftwagon' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1958)
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Last Train from Gun Hill 'Last Train from Gun Hill' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1959)
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The Brave Rifles The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Brave Rifles', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1959)
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Trail's End The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Trail's End', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1959)
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Roanoke Raiders 'Roanoke Raiders' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1959)
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Renegade Lawman Experience the magic of 'Renegade Lawman' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1959)
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The Lonely Gun 'The Lonely Gun' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1959)
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Fort Suicide The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Fort Suicide', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1959)
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Shadow of a Gunman 'Shadow of a Gunman' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1959)
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The Rebel Trumpet 'The Rebel Trumpet' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1959)
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Apache Butte The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Apache Butte', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1960)
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The Proud Gun The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Proud Gun', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1961)
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Ride a Lone Trail 'Ride a Lone Trail' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1961)
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The Mosquito Fleet The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Mosquito Fleet', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1961)
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The Gray Sea Raiders Experience the magic of 'The Gray Sea Raiders' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1961)
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Powder Boy of the Monitor In 'Powder Boy of the Monitor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1961)
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Hangin' Pards 'Hangin' Pards' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1962)
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The Valiant Bugles Join the adventure in 'The Valiant Bugles' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1962)
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Border Guidon In 'Border Guidon', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1962)
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Tumbleweed Trigger Join the adventure in 'Tumbleweed Trigger' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1962)
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Action Front! In 'Action Front!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1962)
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Voice of the Gun In 'Voice of the Gun', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1962)
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Rio Desperado Join the adventure in 'Rio Desperado' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1962)
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Mystery of the Haunted Mine / The Haunted Treasure of the Espectros Join the adventure in 'Mystery of the Haunted Mine / The Haunted Treasure of the Espectros' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1962)
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Slaughter At Broken Bow 'Slaughter At Broken Bow' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1963)
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The Nevada Gun The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Nevada Gun', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1963)
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Quicktrigger The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Quicktrigger', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1963)
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Gunslingers Three Join the adventure in 'Gunslingers Three' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1963)
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The Cold Seas Beyond The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Cold Seas Beyond', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1963)
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Judas Gun The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Judas Gun', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1963)
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Mystery of Lost Canyon 'Mystery of Lost Canyon' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1963)
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The Hostile Beaches The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Hostile Beaches', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1964)
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Blood Justice 'Blood Justice' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1964)
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Last Man Alive In 'Last Man Alive', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1964)
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Too Tough to Die Experience the magic of 'Too Tough to Die' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1964)
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The Hidden Rider of Dark Mountain Experience the magic of 'The Hidden Rider of Dark Mountain' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1964)
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The Secret of the Spanish Desert Join the adventure in 'The Secret of the Spanish Desert' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1964)
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Now He is Legend In 'Now He is Legend', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1965)
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The Enemy Seas Experience the magic of 'The Enemy Seas' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1965)
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The Lone Rifle 'The Lone Rifle' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1965)
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Barranca In 'Barranca', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1966)
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The Bolo Battalion Join the adventure in 'The Bolo Battalion' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1966)
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Southwest Drifter Join the adventure in 'Southwest Drifter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1967)
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Torpedoes Away! The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Torpedoes Away!', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1967)
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The Godless Breed Join the adventure in 'The Godless Breed' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1968)
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Five Graves to Boot Hill 'Five Graves to Boot Hill' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1968)
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Mystery of the Lost Cliff Dwelling In 'Mystery of the Lost Cliff Dwelling', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1968)
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The Killer Sea In 'The Killer Sea', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1968)
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Jack of Spades Join the adventure in 'Jack of Spades' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1970)
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Brasada Experience the magic of 'Brasada' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1972)
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The Marauders Experience the magic of 'The Marauders' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1976)
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Rio Diablo Join the adventure in 'Rio Diablo' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1977)
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Legend of the Damned In 'Legend of the Damned', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1977)
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Captain Cutlass In 'Captain Cutlass', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1978)
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Calgaich the Swordsman 'Calgaich the Swordsman' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1980)
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The Ghost Dancers Experience the magic of 'The Ghost Dancers' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1985)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books
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They Met Danger The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'They Met Danger', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1960)
Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books
4 books
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Renegades The Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books series continues with 'Renegades', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1974)
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Shootout The Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books series continues with 'Shootout', another thrilling entry from Gordon D. Shirreffs.(1974)
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Duel at Dodge City 'Duel at Dodge City' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books series, set in the world Gordon D. Shirreffs has created.(1974)
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Cheyenne Vengeance In 'Cheyenne Vengeance', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books saga.(1975)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Gordon D. Shirreffs?
Gordon D. Shirreffs is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 82 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dave Hunter & Ash Mawson Books, Publication Order of Manhunter Books, Publication Order of Quint Kershaw Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Gordon D. Shirreffs book series to start with?
For readers new to Gordon D. Shirreffs's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 65 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Gordon D. Shirreffs's writing.
Q: How many books has Gordon D. Shirreffs written?
Gordon D. Shirreffs has written over 82 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.