Elmer Kelton Books in Order
Elmer Kelton is a celebrated author of over forty novels that have captivated readers with their rich storytelling and vivid portrayals of the American West. His notable works include <i>The Time It Never Rained</i>, <i>Other Men’s Horses</i>, <i>Texas Standoff</i>, and <i>Hard Trail to Follow</i>, each one a testament to his skill in crafting immersive narratives. Born on a ranch near Crane, Texas, Kelton's roots in the region are reflected in his writing, which often explores the complexities of life on the range. A journalism graduate of the University of Texas, Kelton has received numerous accolades for his work, including seven Spurs from Western Writers of America and four Western Heritage awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Elmer Kelton
- #1AmazonLooking Back West: Selections form the Pioneer News-Observer(1972)
- #2AmazonPermian: A Continuing Saga(1985)
- #3AmazonElmer Kelton: 30 Years of Western Fiction(1985)
- #4AmazonLiving and Writing in West Texas: Two Speeches(1990)
- #5AmazonThe Art of Howard Terpning(1992)
- #6AmazonThe Art of Frank C. McCarthy(1992)
- #7AmazonThe Art of James Bama(1993)
- #8AmazonElmer Kelton Country: The Short Nonfiction of a Texas Novelist(1993)
- #9AmazonMy Kind of Heroes: Selected Speeches(1995)
- #10AmazonTexas(1995)
- #11AmazonTexas Cattle Barons: Their Families, Land and Legacy(1999)
- #12AmazonPrairie Gothic (By: John R. Erickson)(2005)
- #13AmazonSandhills Boy: The Winding Trail of a Texas Writer(2007)
- #14AmazonTom Lovell: Storyteller with a Brush(2020)
- #15AmazonHorsing Around(1991)
- #16AmazonNew Trails: Twenty-Three Original Stories(1994)
- #17AmazonThe Best of the American West II(1999)
- #18AmazonA Century of Great Western Stories(2001)
- #19AmazonLone Star Law(2005)
- #20AmazonNoah’s Ride(2006)
- #21AmazonLost Trails(2007)
- #22AmazonThe Way of the West(2008)
- #23AmazonLaw of the Gun(2010)
- #24AmazonGhost Towns(2010)
- #1AmazonHot Iron(1956)
- #2AmazonBuffalo Wagons(1957)
- #3AmazonBitter Trail(1959)
- #4AmazonTexas Rifles(1960)
- #5AmazonDonovan(1961)
- #6AmazonPecos Crossing(1963)
- #7AmazonHorsehead Crossing(1963)
- #8AmazonSavage Guns (With: Brian Garfield,Alex Hawk)(1968)
- #9AmazonShotgun Settlement (With: Brian Garfield,Alex Hawk)(1969)
- #10AmazonBowie's Mine(1971)
- #11AmazonThe Time It Never Rained(1973)
- #12AmazonBarbed Wire(1980)
- #13AmazonEyes of the Hawk(1981)
- #14AmazonLlano River(1982)
- #15AmazonShadow of a Star(1984)
- #16AmazonHanging Judge(1988)
- #17AmazonSlaughter(1992)
- #18AmazonThe Best Christmas(1993)
- #19AmazonThe Indian in Frontier News(1993)
- #20AmazonThe Far Canyon(1994)
- #21AmazonThe Pumpkin Rollers(1996)
- #22AmazonCloudy in the West(1997)
- #23AmazonChristmas at the Ranch(2003)
- #24AmazonShotgun(2007)
- #25AmazonMany a River(2008)
- #26AmazonThere's Always Another Chance, and Other Stories(1986)
- #27AmazonThe Big Brand(1986)
- #28AmazonLegend(1999)
- #29AmazonReadWest(2011)
- #30AmazonWild West(2017)
- #31AmazonHard Ride(2018)
- #32AmazonThe Cowboy Way(2020)
- #33AmazonLaw of the Land(2021)
About Elmer Kelton
Elmer Kelton is a celebrated author of over forty novels that have captivated readers with their rich storytelling and vivid portrayals of the American West. His notable works include <i>The Time It Never Rained</i>, <i>Other Men’s Horses</i>, <i>Texas Standoff</i>, and <i>Hard Trail to Follow</i>, each one a testament to his skill in crafting immersive narratives. Born on a ranch near Crane, Texas, Kelton's roots in the region are reflected in his writing, which often explores the complexities of life on the range. A journalism graduate of the University of Texas, Kelton has received numerous accolades for his work, including seven Spurs from Western Writers of America and four Western Heritage awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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