📖 About Powell's Army

Powell's Army is a series universe written by James Reasoner. The complete collection runs to 6 books across 1 series, published between 1987 and 1988.

The main series is Publication Order of Powell's Army Books with 6 books. It opens with Unchained Lightning (1987) and currently runs to Red River Desperadoes (1988).

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🎯 Where to Start with Powell's Army

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Unchained Lightning (1987), book 1 of Publication Order of Powell's Army Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Powell's Army Books in Order

Publication Order of Powell's Army Books
6 books
1
Unchained Lightning book cover1Unchained Lightning1987Buy on Amazon
Apache Raiders book cover2Apache Raiders1987Buy on Amazon
Mustang Warriors book cover3Mustang Warriors1987Buy on Amazon
Robbers Roost book cover4Robbers Roost1988Buy on Amazon
Rocky Mountain Showdown book cover5Rocky Mountain Showdown1988Buy on Amazon
Red River Desperadoes book cover6Red River Desperadoes1988Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Powell's Army books are there?
There are 6 books in the Powell's Army collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1987 and 1988.
What is the first Powell's Army book?
The first book is Unchained Lightning, published in 1987.
What order should I read the Powell's Army books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Powell's Army books?
The Powell's Army books were written by James Reasoner.
Is the Powell's Army series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Powell's Army Books, has 6 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Powell's Army series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1987, and the most recent in 1988.