Western Fiction Authors

One of the most prolific writers and best-selling authors of Western fiction novels, Zane Grey wrote more than 80 books throughout his lifetime. Recognized as the finest storyteller of the American West, his passion for writing about the American frontier was evident in his romance and adventure stories. Read any his many western-themed novels

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Riders of the Purple Sage

The Rainbow Trail

Heritage of the Desert

The Lone Star Ranger

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Louis Lamour is a famous American novelist and short-story writer known for his contributions to the Western fiction genre. Recognized as one of the world’s most renowned writers and bestselling authors, his Western novels and frontier stories like “Hondo” and more than forty-five others were eventually turned into a film. Read any of his western-themed novels featuring a cast of unique characters.

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The Sackett Series

Hondo

Flint

Conagher

William Johnstone was a well-renowned American author of western novels.  Since late 1979 when his first book, “The Devil’s Kiss,” was published, he has written over two hundred books with most of which have become best-sellers during his time. Among his popular novel series were the Ashes series and the Mountain Man series. Read any of his western-themed novels.

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The Last Mountain Man Series

Flintlock Series

Will Tanner Series

Family Jensen Series

MacCallister Family Series

Elmore Leonard had a classic career of writing Western. His writing style involved realistic dialogues, effective use of violence, and unique characters. Some of his finest Western novels had movie adaptations.

Read any of his classic western-themed titles.

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3:10 to Yuma

Hombre

Valdez is Coming

Joe Kidd

The Bounty Hunters

Escape from Five Shadows