.45-Caliber Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| .45-Caliber Revenge |
2004 |
Buy |
| .45-Caliber Fury |
2005 |
Buy |
| .45-Caliber Manhunt |
2006 |
Buy |
| .45-Caliber Deathtrap |
2007 |
Buy |
| .45-Caliber Widow Maker |
2009 |
Buy |
| .45-Caliber Firebrand |
2009 |
Buy |
| .45-Caliber Desperado |
2011 |
Buy |
| .45-Caliber Cross Fire |
2012 |
Buy |
Yakima Henry Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Yakima Henry |
2001 |
Buy |
| Curse of the Gun |
2002 |
Buy |
| Blood Divide |
2003 |
Buy |
Ben Stillman Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Once a Marshal |
1998 |
Buy |
| Once More with a .44 |
2000 |
Buy |
| Once a Lawman |
2000 |
Buy |
Peter Brandvold is a modern master of the American Western, known for his visceral, fast-paced storytelling and “no-holds-barred” approach to the genre. With a career spanning over 70 novels, he has built a dedicated following of readers who crave the grit, vengeance, and heart-pounding action of the Old West.
His writing is characterized by its cinematic quality—you can practically smell the gunsmoke and taste the trail dust in his descriptions. Brandvold’s heroes are often hard-bitten men navigating a lawless land, driven by personal codes of honor or a thirst for justice. From the relentless Cuno Massey in the .45-Caliber series to the legendary Yakima Henry and the steadfast Ben Stillman, Brandvold’s characters have become staples of contemporary Western fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Peter Brandvold series to start with?
The .45-Caliber series (featuring Cuno Massey) or the Yakima Henry series are both excellent entry points for readers who enjoy fast-paced, gritty Western action.
Are his Westerns historically accurate?
While Brandvold captures the grit and atmosphere of the Old West with great detail, his books are primarily known for their high-octane action and ‘pulp’ sensibility rather than strict historical documentation.
Does he write under any pen names?
Yes, Peter Brandvold has also written several Westerns under the pen name ‘Frank Leslie’.