Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lawman | 2013 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 2 | The Bandit | 2013 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 3 | The Doctor | 2014 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 4 | The Dime Novelist | 2021 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 5 | The Artist | 2013 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 6 | The Avenging Angel | 2013 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 7 | The Forty-Niners | 2013 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 8 | The Ranger | 2013 | James Reasoner | Buy |
| 9 | The Sheriff | 2014 | James Reasoner | Buy |
West of The Big River is a nine-book Western series by James Reasoner. Each installment focuses on a different figure from the frontier era, as the titles suggest: The Lawman, The Bandit, The Doctor, The Artist, The Ranger, and others. The bulk of the series came out in 2013 and 2014, with The Dime Novelist following later in 2021.
The books work well read in publication order, though the character-focused structure means each entry has its own story to tell. Readers who enjoy classic Western fiction built around the people and professions of the Old West will find a lot to like across these nine books.