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Powell's Army Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Powell's Army books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Powell's Army series? Start with "Unchained Lightning" (1987) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Powell's Army reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Unchained Lightning
1987
Apache Raiders
1987
Mustang Warriors
1987
Robbers Roost
1988
Rocky Mountain Showdown
1988
Red River Desperadoes
1988
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