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Publication Order of Gene Autry Books
Start with: Gene Autry and the Ghost Riders (2009)
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Start with: Massacre at White River (1952)
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Start with: The Best Western Stories of Lewis B. Patten (1987)
ⓘ About Lewis B Patten
Lewis B Patten was an American Western novelist from Denver, Colorado. He was born in 1915 and by the time of his death in 1981, he was deemed one of the most prolific western fiction authors of his generation. He often published as Joseph Wayne, Lee Leighton, and Lewis Ford pseudonyms that he would use while authoring novels with his fellow author Wayne D. Overholser. The award-winning author was the winner of the Western Writers of American 1979 Golden Saddleman’s Award for his collection of works. It is an award that is given to authors that have been instrumental in furthering the legend and history of the American West. It has been awarded to authors such as S. Omar Barker, A.B. Guthrie, Luke Short, actor John Wayne and John Ford the film director.
All Book Series by Lewis B Patten
1
Gene Autry and the Ghost Riders
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2009
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2
Gene Autry and Arapaho War Drums
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2011
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1
The Snake Stomper
Series opener · book 1 of 110 · published 1951 Pen name · Joseph Wayne
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2
Massacre at White River
Book 2 of 110 · published 1952
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3
Gunmen's Grass
Book 3 of 110 · published 1954 Pen name · Lewis Ford
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4
Gunsmoke Empire
Book 4 of 110 · published 1955
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8
Showdown at Stony Crest
Book 8 of 110 · published 1957 Pen name · Joseph Wayne
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10
Home is the Outlaw
Book 10 of 110 · published 1957
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11
Massacre at San Pablo
Book 11 of 110 · published 1957
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12
Maverick Empire
Book 12 of 110 · published 1957 Pen name · Lewis Ford
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13
Valley of Violent Men
Book 13 of 110 · published 1957
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15
Showdown at War Cloud
Book 15 of 110 · published 1958
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16
Five Rode West
Book 16 of 110 · published 1958
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17
Tomahawk
Book 17 of 110 · published 1958 Pen name · Lee Leighton
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18
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
Book 18 of 110 · published 1958
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19
The Man Who Rode Alone
Book 19 of 110 · published 1959
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20
Top Man with a Gun
Book 20 of 110 · published 1959
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21
Fighting Rawhide / Sunblade
Book 21 of 110 · published 1959
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22
The Ruthless Men
Book 22 of 110 · published 1959
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25
Hangman's Country
Book 25 of 110 · published 1960
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27
The Angry Horsemen
Book 27 of 110 · published 1961 Pen name · Lewis Ford
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28
Outlaw Canyon
Book 28 of 110 · published 1961
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29
Law of the Gun
Book 29 of 110 · published 1961
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30
Renegade Gun
Book 30 of 110 · published 1961
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31
The Savage Country
Book 31 of 110 · published 1961
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32
The Gold Magnet
Book 32 of 110 · published 1962
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33
Savage Vengeance
Book 33 of 110 · published 1962
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34
Flame in the West
Book 34 of 110 · published 1962
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35
Tarnished Star
Book 35 of 110 · published 1963
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36
The Guilty Guns
Book 36 of 110 · published 1963
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37
Guns at Gray Butte
Book 37 of 110 · published 1963
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38
The Ruthless Range
Book 38 of 110 · published 1963
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39
The Tarnished Star
Book 39 of 110 · published 1963
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40
The Scaffold at Hangman's Creek
Book 40 of 110 · published 1963
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41
Vengeance Rider
Book 41 of 110 · published 1963
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42
The Killer from Yuma
Book 42 of 110 · published 1964
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43
Giant on Horseback
Book 43 of 110 · published 1964
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44
Wagons East!
Book 44 of 110 · published 1964
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45
Proudly They Die
Book 45 of 110 · published 1964
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46
Ride for Vengeance
Book 46 of 110 · published 1964
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47
The Arrogant Guns
Book 47 of 110 · published 1965
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48
The Odds Against Circle L
Book 48 of 110 · published 1966
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49
No God in Saguaro
Book 49 of 110 · published 1966
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50
Death Waited at Rialto Creek / The Trap
Book 50 of 110 · published 1966
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51
Deputy from Furnace Creek
Book 51 of 110 · published 1966
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52
Prodigal Gunfighter
Book 52 of 110 · published 1966
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53
The Star and the Gun
Book 53 of 110 · published 1967
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54
Bones of the Buffalo
Book 54 of 110 · published 1967
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55
Ambush Creek
Book 55 of 110 · published 1967
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56
Death of a Gunfighter
Book 56 of 110 · published 1968
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57
The Red Sabbath
Book 57 of 110 · published 1968
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58
Cheyenne Drums
Book 58 of 110 · published 1968
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59
The Youngerman Guns
Book 59 of 110 · published 1969
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60
The Meeker Massacre
Book 60 of 110 · published 1969 Co-authored · Wayne D Overholser
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61
Posse From Poison Creek
Book 61 of 110 · published 1969
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62
A Death in Indian Wells
Book 62 of 110 · published 1970
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63
Red Runs the River
Book 63 of 110 · published 1970
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64
Apache Hostage
Book 64 of 110 · published 1970
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65
Six Ways of Dying
Book 65 of 110 · published 1970
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66
Showdown at Mesilla
Book 66 of 110 · published 1971
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67
Massacre Ridge
Book 67 of 110 · published 1971
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68
Ride the Hot Wind
Book 68 of 110 · published 1971
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69
Guilt of a Killer Town
Book 69 of 110 · published 1971
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70
The Hands of Geronimo
Book 70 of 110 · published 1971
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71
Track of the Hunter
Book 71 of 110 · published 1971
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72
The Trial of Judas Wiley
Book 72 of 110 · published 1972
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73
The Cheyenne Pool
Book 73 of 110 · published 1972
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74
A Killing in Kiowa
Book 74 of 110 · published 1972
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75
The Feud at Chimney Rock
Book 75 of 110 · published 1972
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76
The Homesteader
Book 76 of 110 · published 1972
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77
The Tired Gun
Book 77 of 110 · published 1973
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78
The Hide Hunters
Book 78 of 110 · published 1973
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80
The Gun of Jesse Hand
Book 80 of 110 · published 1973
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81
The Ordeal of Jason Ord
Book 81 of 110 · published 1973
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82
Lynching at Broken Butte
Book 82 of 110 · published 1974
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84
The Angry Town of Pawnee Bluffs
Book 84 of 110 · published 1974
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85
Two for Vengeance
Book 85 of 110 · published 1974
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86
Death Stalks Yellowhorse
Book 86 of 110 · published 1974
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87
The Gallows at Graneros
Book 87 of 110 · published 1975
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88
The Orphans of Coyote Creek
Book 88 of 110 · published 1975
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89
Vow of Vengeance
Book 89 of 110 · published 1975
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90
Ride a Crooked Trail
Book 90 of 110 · published 1976
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91
Ambush at Soda Creek
Book 91 of 110 · published 1976
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92
The Lawless Breed
Book 92 of 110 · published 1976
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93
Man Outgunned
Book 93 of 110 · published 1976
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94
Villa's Rifles
Book 94 of 110 · published 1977
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95
The Trial at Apache Junction
Book 95 of 110 · published 1977
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96
The Killings at Coyote Springs
Book 96 of 110 · published 1977
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97
Hunt The Man Down
Book 97 of 110 · published 1977
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98
Death Rides a Black Horse
Book 98 of 110 · published 1978
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99
Cheyenne Captives
Book 99 of 110 · published 1978
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100
The Law in Cottonwood
Book 100 of 110 · published 1978
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101
Rifles of Revenge
Book 101 of 110 · published 1979
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102
The Trail of the Apache Kid
Book 102 of 110 · published 1979
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103
Ride a Tall Horse
Book 103 of 110 · published 1980
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104
Redskin Time
Book 104 of 110 · published 1982
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105
Tincup in the Storm Country
Book 105 of 110 · published 1996
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106
Trail to Vicksburg
Book 106 of 110 · published 1997
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107
Death Rides the Denver Stage
Book 107 of 110 · published 1999
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108
The Woman at Ox-Yoke
Book 108 of 110 · published 2000
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109
Blood on the Grass
Book 109 of 110 · published 2002
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110
Guns of Vengeance
Latest in the series · book 110 of 110 · published 2003
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1
The Best Western Stories of Lewis B. Patten
Single-title series · published 1987
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1
Bad Men and Good
Single-title series · published 1954
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lewis B Patten?
Lewis B Patten was an American Western novelist from Denver, Colorado. He was born in 1915 and by the time of his death in 1981, he was deemed one of the most prolific western fiction authors of his generation. He often published as Joseph Wayne, Lee Leighton, and Lewis Ford pseudonyms that he would use while authoring novels with his fellow author Wayne D.
Which Lewis B Patten series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Gene Autry series, the earliest of Lewis B Patten's multi-book series: it opens with Gene Autry and the Ghost Riders (2009) and runs to 2 books across 2009–2011, ending with Gene Autry and Arapaho War Drums (2011).
How many books has Lewis B Patten written?
Lewis B Patten has 114 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1951 and 2011. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Gene Autry series with 2 books — and 112 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Lewis B Patten's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Lewis B Patten's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Gene Autry (2009–2011, 2 books).
How are Lewis B Patten's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lewis B Patten's 114 books into 1 named series and 112 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Gene Autry (2 books, 2009–2011).
