Powell's Army books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Powell's Army series?"

"There are six books in the Powell's Army series, published between 1987 and 1988."

Q: "What is the first book in the Powell's Army series?"

"The first book in the Powell's Army series is Unchained Lightning, published in 1987."

Q: "Do you need to read the Powell's Army books in order?"

"Reading the Powell's Army series in publication order starting with Unchained Lightning (1987) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the six books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Unchained Lightning	1987	James Reasoner	Buy
2	Apache Raiders	1987	James Reasoner	Buy
3	Mustang Warriors	1987	James Reasoner	Buy
4	Robbers Roost	1988	James Reasoner	Buy
5	Rocky Mountain Showdown	1988	James Reasoner	Buy
6	Red River Desperadoes	1988	James Reasoner	Buy

Powell’s Army is a six-book fiction series by James Reasoner, published across 1987 and 1988. The first three books all came out in 1987: Unchained Lightning, Apache Raiders, and Mustang Warriors. The titles point to a Western setting, with stories that involve frontier conflicts, outlaws, and rugged terrain.

The remaining three volumes arrived in 1988 with Robbers Roost, Rocky Mountain Showdown, and Red River Desperadoes. The rapid publication schedule kept the series tightly paced, and each book picks up with returning characters. Readers should start with Unchained Lightning and work through the six books in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Powell's Army series?

There are six books in the Powell’s Army series, published between 1987 and 1988.

What is the first book in the Powell's Army series?

The first book in the Powell’s Army series is Unchained Lightning, published in 1987.

Do you need to read the Powell's Army books in order?

Reading the Powell’s Army series in publication order starting with Unchained Lightning (1987) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the six books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order