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Fran Striker Books in Order

Explore Fran Striker's books in reading order, with short summaries and a guide to where to start his Lone Ranger westerns and Tom Quest mystery adventures.

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The Lone Ranger

by Fran Striker

1936

The Lone Ranger investigates sabotage threatening construction of a transcontinental railroad. With engineer Dave Walton being implicated in the attacks, the masked rider must uncover the criminals responsible before their scheme succeeds.

The Phantom Rider!

by Fran Striker

1937

The Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue the Night Legion, a criminal organization tied to the massacre of Texas Rangers. Their investigation brings danger surrounding a ranch and sisters threatened by the gang's hidden schemes.

Tracking the Night Legion, the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover a dying man's testimony about a divided treasure map. After rescuing two sisters, they investigate the secluded Whitcomb ranch and its possible connection to the gang.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto visit Little Rock to investigate crimes attributed to outlaw Killer Grimes. A saloon owner's hostility toward the sheriff complicates their inquiry as the masked rider develops a plan to expose the criminals.

Trying to prevent a gold robbery, the Lone Ranger and Tonto instead become targets of a sheriff and his posse. Trapped and pursued, they must escape suspicion while continuing their efforts to stop the actual thieves.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto enter a conflict marked by family feuds and murderous revenge plots. Their investigation must separate the grievances driving the violence from the criminal schemes concealed within the struggle between rival groups.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto

by Fran Striker

1940

The Lone Ranger rescues Dave Walters from a jail threatened by a lynch mob, convinced the young man is innocent of murder. With Tonto’s help, he investigates a powerful gambler and the circumstances behind Dave’s arrest.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto travel to Kerr's Corners after hearing of Rance Morgan's violent gang. With influential accomplices shielding the criminals from prosecution, they must uncover evidence that the frustrated local sheriff has been unable to obtain.

The Lone Ranger Rides

by Fran Striker

1941

An ambush in Bryant's Gap leaves a Texas Ranger wounded while his companions are killed. Recovering in a remote cattle basin, the survivor must uncover the treachery behind the attack and begin his struggle against frontier crime.

Lawyer Luther Abercrombie seeks control of a town's assets by manipulating wills and spreading fear through secret violence. The Lone Ranger must investigate the scheme before frightened residents surrender their futures.

A San Francisco banker receives a ransom demand claiming his daughter is detained in South America. Suspecting she remains aboard a ship, the Lone Ranger enters the Barbary Coast's dangerous world of kidnapping and coerced sailors.

The Lone Ranger Rides Again

by Fran Striker

1943

The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in Beacon City after gunmen attack a newspaper publisher. To challenge Ace Cardigan’s control of the town, they must help its troubled sheriff recover the resolve to enforce the law.

The Lone Ranger Rides North

by Fran Striker

1943

The Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue Bart Gregg, an outlaw who killed a Texas Ranger and now plots to seize valuable copper mines. Their northern journey also brings a mysterious boy whose connection troubles the masked rider.

Sign of the Spiral

by Fran Striker

1947

A newspaper photograph suggests that Tom Quest's father, missing in Peru for ten years, might still be alive. With Gulliver and reporter Whiz Walton, Tom follows a spiral-shaped clue toward a deserted Texas town and unexpected danger.

The Telltale Scar

by Fran Striker

1947

Tom Quest, Gulliver and reporter Whiz Walton venture into Peru searching for Tom's missing father. An unknown enemy obstructs their expedition, while a scar glimpsed in the jungle links their dangerous search to an earlier encounter far away.

Vacationing in Florida, Tom Quest and Gulliver help reporter Whiz Walton investigate a hidden cache of stolen platinum. A mysterious ship, poisonous fumes and a sketch of a cypress stump lead them into the dangerous Everglades.

An experimental camel caravan sets out from San Antonio toward California, challenging established transportation interests. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must protect the expedition from sabotage by steamship and stagecoach operators determined to prevent the new venture from succeeding.

Discovering two apparently dead men in a woodland clearing, the Lone Ranger begins an investigation that leads to a manhunt for the Arizona Kid. Tonto joins him as they follow a trail of crime and frontier danger.

The Secret of the Lost Mesa

by Fran Striker

1949

During a Mexican vacation, Tom Quest discovers a floating camera whose film reveals an ancient Aztec city atop an unknown mesa. Joined by Whiz Walton and Gulliver, he sets out to explore despite opposition from a hidden enemy.

The Hidden Stone Mystery

by Fran Striker

1950

A stone marker suggests that uranium-rich land belongs to the Mandan people, but Hamilton Quest is accused of fraud after investigating it. Tom and his companions seek the truth behind substituted evidence and pressure on the tribe.

Riding through a storm to meet Tonto, the Lone Ranger and Silver enter Wild Horse Canyon. Rising danger traps them between the wind-driven waters of Wolf Creek and a stampeding herd, threatening their journey and their lives.

Thieves steal Chief Lame Bear’s prized horse and take his son hostage, bringing the tribe close to conflict with the cavalry. When Tonto is captured too, the Lone Ranger must free the prisoners and prevent war.

A ruthless schemer plans to seize Maverick Pass and extend his power into neighboring towns. The Lone Ranger confronts the plot as subversion and renegade allies threaten the community's freedom.

The Lone Ranger's New Deputy

by Fran Striker

1951

Outlaw Moose Miller holds Joe Stevens hostage and threatens to kill him if pursued. A boy's knowledge of Tanner's Canyon gives the Lone Ranger a vital clue as he and Tonto prepare to locate the hiding place.

Foreign agents have intercepted two shipments of valuable ore from Gunsight Mesa. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must safeguard a third delivery needed by government scientists while preventing further thefts.

While visiting Gulliver's Texas ranch, Tom Quest discovers unusual rocks near Thunder Mountain that appear to contain gold. Investigating strange radio interference draws him and his companions toward criminals attempting to disguise the proceeds of an earlier robbery.

Sheltering from a storm, the Lone Ranger and Tonto make a grim discovery in a mountain cave. Their investigation leads toward respected townsman Rodney Dornick, whose secret ambition threatens far more than the residents of Bitter Spring.

Red Raven's gang terrorizes San Francisco's Barbary Coast, leaving the governor unable to stop its crimes. The Lone Ranger and Tonto travel west to confront the organization and restore order.

Hamilton Quest investigates an ancient Inca medallion containing gold and uranium ore, attracting the attention of enemy agents. Tom and his companions become involved in a mystery surrounding the object's markings and a millionaire's secluded island home.

A new railroad brings prosperity to Modoc City and attracts criminals planning to rob its trains. When warnings go unheeded, the Lone Ranger and Tonto must uncover the plot and protect the growing Colorado town.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover a murdered man beside the Red Butte trail. A note leads them toward his brother's oil venture, where suspicious accidents threaten an expiring property option.

One More River

by Fran Striker

1994

A wagon train and cavalry company leaving Fort Defiance struggle to cross the desert and Colorado River. Thirst, violence and increasingly desperate conflicts test the travelers' endurance as they try to survive a hazardous journey through the West.

Mystery of the Timber Giant

by Fran Striker

2020

After seeing Hamilton Quest off in San Francisco, Tom and Whiz join Gulliver to help his friend Half-pint Hooligan. A lumber syndicate is pressuring landowners to sell, drawing the trio into an investigation of intimidation and dishonest dealings.

Sergeant Preston and Rex

by Fran Striker

2020

A trapper's kidnapping draws Royal Canadian Mounted Police sergeant Preston into a rescue mission. With his horse Rex and dog Yukon King providing essential help, he follows the criminals and attempts to bring their captive safely home.

Fran Striker sub-series and character series

The Lone Ranger books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger"

    The Lone Ranger

    by Fran Striker

    1936The Lone Ranger, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Phantom Rider!"

    The Phantom Rider!

    by Fran Striker

    1937The Lone Ranger, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the Mystery Ranch"

    The Lone Ranger and the Mystery Ranch

    by Fran Striker

    1938The Lone Ranger, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the secret of Thunder Mountain,"

    The Lone Ranger and the secret of Thunder Mountain,

    by Fran Striker

    1938The Lone Ranger, Book 5
  5. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the Texas Renegades"

    The Lone Ranger and the Texas Renegades

    by Fran Striker

    1938The Lone Ranger, Book 4
  6. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the black shirt highwayman"

    The Lone Ranger and the black shirt highwayman

    by Fran Striker

    1939The Lone Ranger, Book 8
  7. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the Gold Robbery"

    The Lone Ranger and the Gold Robbery

    by Fran Striker

    1939The Lone Ranger, Book 6
  8. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the Outlaw Stronghold"

    The Lone Ranger and the Outlaw Stronghold

    by Fran Striker

    1939The Lone Ranger, Book 7
  9. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and Tonto"

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto

    by Fran Striker

    1940The Lone Ranger, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger at the Haunted Gulch"

    The Lone Ranger at the Haunted Gulch

    by Fran Striker

    1941The Lone Ranger, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger Follows Through"

    The Lone Ranger Follows Through

    by Fran Striker

    1941The Lone Ranger, Book 12
  12. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger Rides"

    The Lone Ranger Rides

    by Fran Striker

    1941The Lone Ranger, Book 11
  13. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger Traps The Smugglers"

    The Lone Ranger Traps The Smugglers

    by Fran Striker

    1941The Lone Ranger, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the Great Western Span"

    The Lone Ranger and the Great Western Span

    by Fran Striker

    1942The Lone Ranger, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger Rides Again"

    The Lone Ranger Rides Again

    by Fran Striker

    1943The Lone Ranger, Book 16
  16. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger Rides North"

    The Lone Ranger Rides North

    by Fran Striker

    1943The Lone Ranger, Book 15
  17. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the Silver Bullet"

    The Lone Ranger and the Silver Bullet

    by Fran Striker

    1948The Lone Ranger, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger on Powderhorn Trail"

    The Lone Ranger on Powderhorn Trail

    by Fran Striker

    1949The Lone Ranger, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger in Wild Horse Canyon"

    The Lone Ranger in Wild Horse Canyon

    by Fran Striker

    1950The Lone Ranger, Book 19
  20. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the War Horse"

    The Lone Ranger and the War Horse

    by Fran Striker

    1951The Lone Ranger, Book 21
  21. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger West of Maverick Pass"

    The Lone Ranger West of Maverick Pass

    by Fran Striker

    1951The Lone Ranger, Book 20
  22. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger's New Deputy"

    The Lone Ranger's New Deputy

    by Fran Striker

    1951The Lone Ranger, Book 22
  23. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger on Gunsight Mesa"

    The Lone Ranger on Gunsight Mesa

    by Fran Striker

    1952The Lone Ranger, Book 23
  24. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the Bitter Spring Feud"

    The Lone Ranger and the Bitter Spring Feud

    by Fran Striker

    1953The Lone Ranger, Book 24
  25. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger and the code of the West"

    The Lone Ranger and the code of the West

    by Fran Striker

    1954The Lone Ranger, Book 25
  26. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger On Red Butte Trail"

    The Lone Ranger On Red Butte Trail

    by Fran Striker

    1961The Lone Ranger, Book 26

Tom Quest Adventure books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Sign of the Spiral"

    Sign of the Spiral

    by Fran Striker

    1947Tom Quest Adventure, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Telltale Scar"

    The Telltale Scar

    by Fran Striker

    1947Tom Quest Adventure, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Clue of the Cypress Stump"

    The Clue of the Cypress Stump

    by Fran Striker

    1948Tom Quest Adventure, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Secret of the Lost Mesa"

    The Secret of the Lost Mesa

    by Fran Striker

    1949Tom Quest Adventure, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Hidden Stone Mystery"

    The Hidden Stone Mystery

    by Fran Striker

    1950Tom Quest Adventure, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "The Secret Of Thunder Mountain"

    The Secret Of Thunder Mountain

    by Fran Striker

    1952Tom Quest Adventure, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "The Clue of the Inca Luck Piece"

    The Clue of the Inca Luck Piece

    by Fran Striker

    1955Tom Quest Adventure, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Mystery of the Timber Giant"

    Mystery of the Timber Giant

    by Fran Striker

    2020Tom Quest Adventure, Book 8

Standalone Fran Striker books

  1. Book cover for "The Lone Ranger Trouble on the Santa Fe"
  2. Book cover for "One More River"

    One More River

    by Fran Striker

    1994
  3. Book cover for "Sergeant Preston and Rex"

    Sergeant Preston and Rex

    by Fran Striker

    2020

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