Dana Fuller Ross books

Dana Fuller Ross was a pen name used by author James Reasoner for the Wagons West historical fiction series. The name appeared on 126 books published between 1978 and 2012.

Dana Fuller Ross The Holts: An American Dynasty Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Oregon Legacy 1989 Buy
Carolina Courage 1990 Buy
Oklahoma Pride 1990 Buy
California Glory 1991 Buy
Hawaii Heritage 1991 Buy
Sierra Triumph 1992 Buy
Yukon Justice 1992 Buy
Homecoming 1994 Buy
Pacific Destiny 1994 Buy
Awakening 1995 Buy

Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Independence! 1979 Buy
Nebraska! 1979 Buy
Wyoming! 1979 Buy
Oregon! 1980 Buy
Texas! 1980 Buy
California! 1981 Buy
Colorado! 1981 Buy
Nevada! 1982 Buy
Washington! 1982 Buy
Dakota! 1983 Buy
Montana! 1983 Buy
Utah! 1983 Buy
Idaho! 1984 Buy
Missouri! 1984 Buy
Louisiana! 1985 Buy
Mississippi! 1985 Buy
Illinois! 1986 Buy
Tennessee! 1986 Buy
Kentucky! 1987 Buy
Wisconsin! 1987 Buy
Arizona! 1988 Buy
New Mexico! 1988 Buy
Celebration! 1989 Buy
Oklahoma! 1989 Buy
Texas Freedom! 2012 Buy

Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West Empire Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Honor! 1998 Buy
Justice! 1999 Buy
Vengeance! 1999 Buy

Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West Frontier Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Westward! 1992 Buy
Expedition! 1993 Buy
Outpost! 1993 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Yankee 1982 Buy
Yankee Rogue 1984 Buy

The Holts: An American Dynasty Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Oregon Legacy 1989 Buy
Oklahoma Pride 1990 Buy
Carolina Courage 1990 Buy
California Glory 1991 Buy
Hawaii Heritage 1991 Buy
Sierra Triumph 1992 Buy
Yukon Justice 1992 Buy
Pacific Destiny 1994 Buy
Homecoming 1994 Buy
Awakening 1995 Buy

Wagons West Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Independence! 1979 Buy
Nebraska! 1979 Buy
Wyoming! 1979 Buy
Oregon! 1980 Buy
Texas! 1980 Buy
California! 1981 Buy
Colorado! 1981 Buy
Nevada! 1982 Buy
Washington! 1982 Buy
Montana! 1983 Buy
Dakota! 1983 Buy
Utah! 1983 Buy
Idaho! 1984 Buy
Missouri! 1984 Buy
Mississippi! 1985 Buy
Louisiana! 1985 Buy
Tennessee! 1986 Buy
Illinois! 1986 Buy
Wisconsin! 1987 Buy
Kentucky! 1987 Buy
Arizona! 1988 Buy
New Mexico! 1988 Buy
Oklahoma! 1989 Buy
Celebration! 1989 Buy
Texas Freedom! 2012 Buy

Wagons West Empire Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Independence! 1979 N/A
Honor! 1998 Buy
Nebraska! 1979 N/A
Vengeance! 1999 Buy
Wyoming! 1979 N/A
Justice! 1999 Buy
Oregon! 1978 N/A
Texas! 1980 N/A
California! 1981 N/A
Nevada! 1982 N/A
Washington! 1982 N/A
Montana! 1983 N/A
Utah! 1983 N/A
Idaho! 1984 N/A
Missouri! 1984 N/A
Mississippi! 1985 N/A
Louisiana! 1985 N/A
Tennessee! 1986 N/A
Illinois! 1986 N/A
Wisconsin! 1987 N/A
Kentucky! 1987 N/A
New Mexico! 1988 N/A
Oklahoma! 1989 N/A
Celebration! 1989 N/A

Wagons West Frontier Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Independence! 1979 N/A
Westward! 1992 Buy
Nebraska! 1979 N/A
Expedition! 1993 Buy
Wyoming! 1979 N/A
Outpost! 1993 Buy
Oregon! 1978 N/A
Texas! 1980 N/A
California! 1981 N/A
Nevada! 1982 N/A
Washington! 1982 N/A
Montana! 1983 N/A
Utah! 1983 N/A
Idaho! 1984 N/A
Missouri! 1984 N/A
Mississippi! 1985 N/A
Louisiana! 1985 N/A
Tennessee! 1986 N/A
Illinois! 1986 N/A
Wisconsin! 1987 N/A
Kentucky! 1987 N/A
New Mexico! 1988 N/A
Oklahoma! 1989 N/A
Celebration! 1989 N/A

Dana Fuller Ross is the pen name associated with one of the longest-running historical fiction series in American publishing. The Wagons West series began in 1979 and eventually grew to 25 volumes, each named after a U.S. state or territory. The books follow families traveling westward during the 19th century and were produced by book packager Lyle Kenyon Engel’s company.

Beyond the original Wagons West line, the name appeared on several spin-off series including The Holts: An American Dynasty, Wagons West Frontier, and Wagons West Empire. Together these series cover American history from the frontier era through the early 20th century. The books were popular throughout the 1980s and 1990s, selling millions of copies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dana Fuller Ross written?

Dana Fuller Ross has written 126 books across nine series.

What was Dana Fuller Ross's first book?

Dana Fuller Ross’s first book is Oregon!, published in 1978.

Who was the real author behind the Dana Fuller Ross pen name?

Dana Fuller Ross was a pen name. The original Wagons West series was created by book packager Lyle Kenyon Engel. Several ghostwriters wrote under the name, with James Reasoner being the most prolific contributor to the later books.

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