Kennedy U.S. Marshal books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series?"

"There are two books in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series, published in 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series?"

"The first book in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series is Death In El Paso, published in 2025."

Q: "Is Kennedy U.S. Marshal connected to Thompson's other marshal series?"

"The series stands on its own with its own lead character and setting. However, fans of Thompson's other marshal books like Shorty Thompson and Jubal Stone will find a similar tone and style."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Death In El Paso	2025	Paul L. Thompson	Buy
2	The Hunt For Shadow Man	2025	Paul L. Thompson	Buy

Kennedy U.S. Marshal is one of Paul L. Thompson’s newer Western series, with both books published in 2025. The stories are set in and around El Paso, where Marshal Kennedy faces outlaws and frontier justice.

The two entries so far, Death In El Paso and The Hunt For Shadow Man, follow the same fast-paced formula that Thompson’s readers expect from his other lawman series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series?

There are two books in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series, published in 2025.

What is the first book in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series?

The first book in the Kennedy U.S. Marshal series is Death In El Paso, published in 2025.

Is Kennedy U.S. Marshal connected to Thompson's other marshal series?

The series stands on its own with its own lead character and setting. However, fans of Thompson’s other marshal books like Shorty Thompson and Jubal Stone will find a similar tone and style.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order