Dead in the West books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Dead in the West series?"

"There are two books in the Dead in the West series, published between 1986 and 2000."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dead in the West series?"

"The first book in the Dead in the West series is Dead in the West, published in 1986."

Q: "What is Dead in the West about?"

"Dead in the West (1986) is a horror western in which a gunfighting preacher arrives in a small Texas town overrun by zombies. It combines classic western tropes with supernatural horror, a genre mix that became one of Lansdale's trademarks."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Dead in the West	1986	Joe R. Lansdale	Buy
2	Flinch#11	2000	Joe R. Lansdale	Buy

Dead in the West (1986) is one of Lansdale’s earliest novels and a prime example of his genre-blending approach. A gunfighting preacher rides into Mud Creek, Texas, and finds the town under siege by the undead. The novella mixes western grit with zombie horror in a way that was unusual for the time.

The companion piece, Flinch #11 (2000), is a comic adaptation that revisits the same territory. Dead in the West remains a cult favorite among fans of weird westerns and horror fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dead in the West series?

There are two books in the Dead in the West series, published between 1986 and 2000.

What is the first book in the Dead in the West series?

The first book in the Dead in the West series is Dead in the West, published in 1986.

What is Dead in the West about?

Dead in the West (1986) is a horror western in which a gunfighting preacher arrives in a small Texas town overrun by zombies. It combines classic western tropes with supernatural horror, a genre mix that became one of Lansdale’s trademarks.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order