The Brothers O'Brien books in order

Complete list of all 6 Brothers O'Brien books in order by J.A. Johnstone. A Texas ranching dynasty fights to hold its land in the 1800s.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Time to Slaughter 2012 J.A. Johnstone Buy
2 Last Man Standing 2012 J.A. Johnstone Buy
3 Shadow of the Hangman 2012 J.A. Johnstone Buy
4 The Brothers O’Brien 2012 J.A. Johnstone Buy
5 The Killing Season 2012 J.A. Johnstone Buy
6 The Law of Violence 2013 J.A. Johnstone Buy

The Brothers O’Brien is about a large Texas ranching family in the post-Civil War era. The O’Brien brothers are the sons of a wealthy cattle baron, and each of them has a different personality and skill set. Together they protect the family’s land from rustlers, hired guns, and anyone else who threatens the ranch.

All six books came out in a tight window between 2012 and 2013, which makes this a fast, binge-friendly series. It has more of a family saga feel than many Johnstone Westerns, with the relationships between the brothers driving the stories as much as the gunfights do.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Brothers O'Brien series?

There are six books in the The Brothers O’Brien series, published between 2012 and 2013.

What is the first book in the The Brothers O'Brien series?

The first book in the The Brothers O’Brien series is A Time to Slaughter, published in 2012.

What is The Brothers O'Brien series about?

The series follows the O’Brien brothers, sons of a powerful Texas ranching family. Each book puts them up against cattle rustlers, land grabbers, outlaws, and other threats to the family’s vast holdings in the Lone Star State.

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