Preacher's Law books in order

The Preacher's Law series by David Robbins features seven Western novels following a frontier lawman through 1880s America.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Widow Maker 1987 David Robbins Buy
2 Trail of Death 1987 David Robbins Buy
3 The Gavel and the Gun 1987 David Robbins Buy
4 The Last Gunfight 1988 David Robbins Buy
5 Slaughter at Ten Sleep 1988 David Robbins Buy
6 Rebel 1988 David Robbins Buy
7 Raiders 1989 David Robbins Buy

The Preacher’s Law series ran for seven books between 1987 and 1989, following a frontier figure who combines religious calling with law enforcement. David Robbins uses the dual identity of preacher and gunfighter to drive stories that pit faith against the violent realities of the American West.

The books move through standard Western territory including gunfights, trail rides, and frontier justice, but the protagonist’s background gives the series a slightly different angle than a typical Western hero. Starting with Widow Maker and running through Raiders, the series delivered the kind of action-packed storytelling Robbins was building his career on during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Preacher's Law series?

There are seven books in the Preacher’s Law series, published between 1987 and 1989.

What is the first book in the Preacher's Law series?

The first book in the Preacher’s Law series is Widow Maker, published in 1987.

"What is the Preacher's Law series about?"

The series follows a tough frontier preacher who also serves as a lawman in the American West. The seven books mix gunfighting action with questions of justice and morality on the frontier, published between 1987 and 1989.

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