"How many books are in the Death \u0026 Texas series?"

"There are four books in the Death \u0026 Texas series, published between 2019 and 2023."

"What is the first book in the Death \u0026 Texas series?"

"The first book in the Death \u0026 Texas series is Dark is the Night, published in 2019."

Death & Texas books in order

Q: "Do the Death \u0026 Texas books need to be read in order?"

"The books share a general Texas border setting and some recurring characters, but each story has its own central conflict. Reading in publication order gives you the most context, but the books work individually too."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Dark is the Night	2019	J.A. Johnstone	Buy
2	Death & Texas	2019	J.A. Johnstone	Buy
3	Marked for Death	2021	J.A. Johnstone	N/A
4	The Scavengers	2023	J.A. Johnstone	Buy

The Death & Texas series is set along the rough Texas borderlands, where lawlessness and violence are facts of daily life. The books follow a former lawman who cannot stay out of trouble, even when he tries. Cattle thieves, murderers, and border bandits keep dragging him back into the fight.

Four books came out between 2019 and 2023. The Texas border setting gives these books a grittier, more isolated feel than the Johnstone series set in established frontier towns. The wide-open country and thin law enforcement mean the protagonist often has to handle problems on his own.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Death & Texas series?

There are four books in the Death & Texas series, published between 2019 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Death & Texas series?

The first book in the Death & Texas series is Dark is the Night, published in 2019.

Do the Death & Texas books need to be read in order?

The books share a general Texas border setting and some recurring characters, but each story has its own central conflict. Reading in publication order gives you the most context, but the books work individually too.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order