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Waco Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Waco 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 Waco series? Start with "Arizona Ranger" (1966) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Waco reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Arizona Ranger
1966
The Drifter
1968
Hound Dog Man
1969
Waco Rides In
1969
Doc Leroy, M.D
1977
Sagebrush Sleuth
1977
Waco's Badge
1982
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