Fortunes of the Black Hills Books in Order

Brazos Fortune seeks a better life for his family in the Black Hills, but the lure of gold strains his priorities. Corrupt lawmen, outlaws, and a bitter winter challenge his resolve to protect those who depend on him.

Todd Fortune takes on the family business while struggling to define himself outside his father Brazos's reputation. His wife's discomfort with small-town life and conflicts involving outlaws put additional pressure on their marriage and his responsibilities.

Samuel Fortune returns to his Dakota family after being driven from Texas, refusing to discuss what happened. Torn between making amends and starting over, he also faces difficult choices about a divorced woman and her children.

Career soldier Robert Fortune moves his family to Deadwood and begins working as a railroad detective. Joining the wider Fortune clan brings little peace, as enemies seeking revenge threaten the family he is determined to protect.

Dacee June Fortune has relied on her father Brazos since her mother's death in childhood. Now married with three daughters, she faces his approaching death and must learn how to live without the man she has idolized.

The Fortune family's story continues through Brazos Fortune's grandchildren, particularly Frank, in the Black Hills. Their inherited reputation, history, and faith shape differing choices, as some uphold the family legacy while others drift toward disgrace and more troubled paths.