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Robert J. Conley

Bestselling Author • 10 Series • 58 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of The Real People Books
Start with: The Way of the Priests (1992)
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Publication Order of Texas Outlaw Books
Start with: Fugitive's Trail (2000)
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Publication Order of Sheriff Go-Ahead Rider Books
Start with: Go-Ahead Rider (1990)

About Robert J. Conley

Robert J. Conley is an American and Cherokee author of fiction. He was born on December 29, 1940 in Cushing, Oklahoma, and passed away on February 16, 2014. He was also known by the name of Robert Jackson Conley, his full given name. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 from the Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas. Robert J. Conley was a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. This is a tribe of American Indians that is federally recognized. He is known in his writing for making descriptions of historical Cherokee figures and Indians before they made contact with the white man. He is fairly well known for writing the Real People series, a series of books. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of The Real People Books series, Robert J. Conley 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 Robert J. Conley

Publication Order of The Real People Books
12 books 1992–2002
1

The Way of the Priests

The Way of the Priests is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Real People Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1992
2

The Dark Way

The Dark Way is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Real People Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1993
3

The White Path

The White Path continues the Publication Order of The Real People Books story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
4

The Way South

The Way South is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Real People Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1993
5

The Long Way Home

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Real People Books with The Long Way Home, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1994
6

The Dark Island

The Dark Island is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Real People Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1995
7

The War Trail North

Conflict and courage define The War Trail North, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Real People Books series by Robert J. Conley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1995
8

War Woman

Conflict and courage define War Woman, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Real People Books series by Robert J. Conley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1997
9

The Peace Chief

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Real People Books with The Peace Chief, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1998
10

Cherokee Dragon

Epic adventure awaits in Cherokee Dragon, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of The Real People Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Robert J. Conley has built.

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2000
11

Spanish Jack

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Real People Books with Spanish Jack, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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2001
12

Sequoyah

Sequoyah continues the Publication Order of The Real People Books story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
Publication Order of Texas Outlaw Books
3 books 2000–2002
1

Fugitive's Trail

Fugitive's Trail is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Texas Outlaw Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2000
2

A Cold Hard Trail

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Texas Outlaw Books with A Cold Hard Trail, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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2001
3

The Devil's Trail

The Devil's Trail continues the Publication Order of Texas Outlaw Books story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
Publication Order of Sheriff Go-Ahead Rider Books
3 books 1990–1995
1

Go-Ahead Rider

Go-Ahead Rider continues the Publication Order of Sheriff Go-Ahead Rider Books story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
2

To Make a Killing

A gripping mystery unfolds in To Make a Killing as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sheriff Go-Ahead Rider Books series showcases Robert J. Conley's mastery of suspense.

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1994
3

Outside the Law

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sheriff Go-Ahead Rider Books with Outside the Law, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1995
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
28 books 1986–2015
1

Back to Malachi

Back to Malachi is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1986
2

The Actor

The Actor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1987
3

Killing Time

A gripping mystery unfolds in Killing Time as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Robert J. Conley's mastery of suspense.

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1988
4

Wilder & Wilder

Wilder & Wilder is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1988
5

Colfax

Colfax is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1989
6

The Saga of Henry Starr

The Saga of Henry Starr continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
7

Quitting Time

Quitting Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1989
8

Ned Christie's War

Conflict and courage define Ned Christie's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Robert J. Conley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1991
9

Strange Company

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Strange Company, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1991
10

Mountain Windsong

Mountain Windsong continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
11

Border Line

Border Line continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
12

The Long Trail North

The Long Trail North is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1993
13

Geronimo

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Geronimo, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1994
14

Zeke Proctor

Zeke Proctor continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
15

Crazy Snake

Crazy Snake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1994
16

Captain Dutch

Captain Dutch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1995
17

The Meade Solution

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Meade Solution, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1998
18

Incident at Buffalo Crossing

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Incident at Buffalo Crossing, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1998
19

Brass

Brass is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1999
20

Barjack

Barjack is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2000
21

Broke Loose

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Broke Loose, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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2000
22

Medicine War

Conflict and courage define Medicine War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Robert J. Conley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2001
23

The Gunfighter

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

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2001
24

No Need for a Gunfighter

Conflict and courage define No Need for a Gunfighter, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Robert J. Conley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2008
25

Barjack and the Unwelcome Ghost

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Barjack and the Unwelcome Ghost, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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2009
26

Rio Loco

Rio Loco continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
27

The Brothers

The Brothers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2013
28

Walking the Trail

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Walking the Trail, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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2015
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 1988–1988
1

Yellow Bird: An Imaginary Autobiography

Yellow Bird: An Imaginary Autobiography continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
Publication Order of Collections
2 books 1984–1988
1

The Rattlesnake Band & Other Poems

The Rattlesnake Band & Other Poems is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1984
2

The Witch of Goingsnake

Magic takes center stage in The Witch of Goingsnake, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Collections series that expands the enchanting world created by Robert J. Conley.

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1988
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
4 books 2005–2008
1

Cherokee Medicine Man

Cherokee Medicine Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2005
2

The Cherokee Nation

The Cherokee Nation is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2005
3

A Cherokee Encyclopedia

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with A Cherokee Encyclopedia, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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2007
4

Cherokee Thoughts

Cherokee Thoughts continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Robert J. Conley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
Publication Order of Double D Western Books
1 books 1992–1992
1

Nickajack

Nickajack is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Double D Western Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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1992
Publication Order of Native American Library Books
3 books 2011–2011
1

Shoshone History and Culture

Shoshone History and Culture is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Native American Library Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2011
2

Hopi History and Culture

Hopi History and Culture is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Native American Library Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2011
3

Creek History and Culture

Creek History and Culture is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Native American Library Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Robert J. Conley have come to expect.

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2011
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books 1999–1999
1

The Best of the American West II

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best of the American West II, another outstanding contribution from Robert J. Conley.

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1999

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Robert J. Conley?

Robert J. Conley is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 58 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Real People Books, Publication Order of Texas Outlaw Books, Publication Order of Sheriff Go-Ahead Rider Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Robert J. Conley series to start with?

For readers new to Robert J. Conley's work, the Publication Order of The Real People Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 12 books. Begin with The Way of the Priests to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Robert J. Conley written?

Robert J. Conley has written over 58 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Robert J. Conley books in order?

Yes, reading Robert J. Conley'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 Robert J. Conley write in?

Robert J. Conley writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 58 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Robert J. Conley's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Robert J. Conley'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 Robert J. Conley's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Robert J. Conley's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of The Real People Books series. The first book, The Way of the Priests, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.