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Matt Braun

Bestselling Author • 6 Series • 54 Books

6
Series
54
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Black Fox (1972)
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Publication Order of The Brannocks Books
Start with: The Brannocks (1986)
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Publication Order of Gunfighter Chronicles Books
Start with: Noble Outlaw (1977)

About Matt Braun

Author Matt Braun, born in the year 1932, is fourth generation Westerner, and is steeped in the lore and tradition of the frontier. He was born in Oklahoma, and raised in a family of ranchers along with the Osage and Cherokee tribes. He has since set several of his books in the state of Oklahoma. Braun has written over forty novels and some non-fiction works, and there are over forty million copies of his books in print that are published in fourteen foreign countries. His debut novel, called “Black Fox”, was published in the year 1973. One of which, called “Black Fox”, was made into a miniseries that aired on CBS. “One Last Town” served as the inspiration for a television movie that aired on TNT. The Western Writers of America gave Braun the Spur Award for “The Kincaids”. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Matt Braun 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 Matt Braun

Publication Order of Ash Tallman Books
3 books 1984–1984
1

The Wages of Sin

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ash Tallman Books with The Wages of Sin, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1984
2

The Highbinders

The Highbinders continues the Publication Order of Ash Tallman Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
3

Crossfire

Crossfire continues the Publication Order of Ash Tallman Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
Publication Order of The Brannocks Books
4 books 1986–1988
1

The Brannocks

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Brannocks Books with The Brannocks, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1986
2

Windward West

Conflict and courage define Windward West, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Brannocks Books series by Matt Braun that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1986
3

Rio Hondo

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Brannocks Books with Rio Hondo, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1987
4

A Distant Land

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Brannocks Books with A Distant Land, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1988
Publication Order of Gunfighter Chronicles Books
4 books 1977–2002
1

Noble Outlaw

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Gunfighter Chronicles Books with Noble Outlaw, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1977
2

One Last Town

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Gunfighter Chronicles Books with One Last Town, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1997
3

The Gamblers

The Gamblers continues the Publication Order of Gunfighter Chronicles Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
4

Doc Holliday

Doc Holliday continues the Publication Order of Gunfighter Chronicles Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books
7 books 1980–1982
1

Jury of Six

Jury of Six continues the Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
2

The Spoilers

The Spoilers continues the Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1981
3

Manhunter

Manhunter continues the Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1981
4

Deadwood

A gripping mystery unfolds in Deadwood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books series showcases Matt Braun's mastery of suspense.

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1981
5

Hangman's Creek

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books with Hangman's Creek, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1982
6

Tombstone

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books with Tombstone, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1982
7

The Judas Tree

The Judas Tree is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Luke Starbuck Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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1982
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
33 books 1972–2013
1

Black Fox

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Black Fox, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1972
2

Bloody Hand

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bloody Hand as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Matt Braun's mastery of suspense.

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1975
3

The Savage Land

The Savage Land continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1975
4

Cimarron Jordan

Cimarron Jordan continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1975
5

The Kincaids

The Kincaids continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1976
6

The Second Coming of Lucas Brokaw

The Second Coming of Lucas Brokaw is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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1977
7

Mattie Silks

Mattie Silks continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1978
8

Lords of the Land

Lords of the Land continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1979
9

Buck Colter

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Buck Colter, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1979
10

Rio Grande / The Stuart Women

Rio Grande / The Stuart Women continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
11

Bloodstorm

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bloodstorm as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Matt Braun's mastery of suspense.

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1985
12

Indian Territory

Indian Territory is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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1985
13

El Paso

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with El Paso, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1989
14

Tenbow

Tenbow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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1991
15

Wyatt Earp

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Wyatt Earp, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1994
16

Outlaw Kingdom

Epic adventure awaits in Outlaw Kingdom, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Matt Braun has built.

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1996
17

Texas Empire

Texas Empire continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
18

The Last Stand

The Last Stand is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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1998
19

You Know My Name

You Know My Name is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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1999
20

Gentleman Rogue

Gentleman Rogue continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
21

Bloodsport

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bloodsport as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Matt Braun's mastery of suspense.

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1999
22

Shadow Killers

A gripping mystery unfolds in Shadow Killers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Matt Braun's mastery of suspense.

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2000
23

Kinch Riley

Kinch Riley continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
24

Death Walk

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Walk as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Matt Braun's mastery of suspense.

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2000
25

Hickok and Cody

Hickok and Cody continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
26

The Wild Ones

The Wild Ones continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
27

The Overlords

The Overlords is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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2003
28

The Warlords

Conflict and courage define The Warlords, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Matt Braun that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2003
29

Black Gold

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Black Gold, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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2004
30

Dakota

Dakota is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Matt Braun have come to expect.

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2005
31

Westward of the Law

Conflict and courage define Westward of the Law, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Matt Braun that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2006
32

Dodge City

Dodge City continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
33

WesternLore

WesternLore continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books 1977–1988
1

The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook

The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1977
2

Matt Braun's Western Cooking

Matt Braun's Western Cooking continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Matt Braun's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
3

How to Write Western Novels

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with How to Write Western Novels, another outstanding contribution from Matt Braun.

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1988

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Matt Braun?

Matt Braun is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 54 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Ash Tallman Books, Publication Order of The Brannocks Books, Publication Order of Gunfighter Chronicles Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Matt Braun series to start with?

For readers new to Matt Braun's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 33 books. Begin with Black Fox to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Matt Braun written?

Matt Braun has written over 54 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Matt Braun books in order?

Yes, reading Matt Braun'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 Matt Braun write in?

Matt Braun writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 54 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Matt Braun's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Matt Braun'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 Matt Braun's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Matt Braun's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Black Fox, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.