Reading Order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .45-Caliber Revenge | 2004 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
| 2 | .45-Caliber Fury | 2005 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
| 3 | .45-Caliber Manhunt | 2006 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
| 4 | .45-Caliber Deathtrap | 2007 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
| 5 | .45-Caliber Widow Maker | 2009 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
| 6 | .45-Caliber Firebrand | 2009 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
| 7 | .45-Caliber Desperado | 2011 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
| 8 | .45-Caliber Cross Fire | 2012 | Peter Brandvold | Buy |
The .45-Caliber series by Peter Brandvold is a quintessential example of the modern “action-Western.” It centers on Cuno Massey, a young man thrust into a world of violence and lawlessness following a personal tragedy. Driven by a thirst for revenge and armed with his namesake Colt .45, Cuno’s journey across the frontier is one of the grittiest and most relentless sagas in the genre.
Readers are drawn to the series for its uncompromising portrayal of life in the Old West. Brandvold doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of the era, creating a sense of constant tension and danger. The books are known for being fast reads, packed with gunfights, chases, and a visceral sense of place that makes the landscape as much of a character as Cuno himself. For those who enjoy their Westerns with high stakes and hard-hitting action, the .45-Caliber series is a must-read.