Herne The Hunter Books in Order
Part ofJohn Harvey Books in OrderFind the Herne the Hunter books by John Harvey and Laurence James in order, with short summaries of the western adventures published as John J. McLaglen.
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Herne The Hunter books in publication order
24 books
River of Blood
by John Harvey
1976
Jed Herne's travels bring him into conflict with Isaiah Coburn, a dangerous killer. When Becky encounters Coburn beside the river, Herne faces another violent confrontation on the vengeance trail that has already cost him dearly.
White Death
by John Harvey
1976
Jed Herne has left his life as a hired killer behind, hoping for peace with his wife. Violence destroys that refuge and sends him back onto the trail, seeking vengeance against those responsible for her death.
Apache Squaw
by John Harvey
1977
Jed Herne is hired to recover Emmie-Lou Parsons after Apaches capture her, but she has been trying to escape her controlling husband. Keeping his contract puts Herne against captors, bandits, and the woman he is retrieving.
Death in Gold
by John Harvey
1977
Jed Herne accepts a seemingly simple job: pay Mexican rebels and transport antiques to New Orleans. Greed, betrayal, and the involvement of Whitey Coburn turn the cross-border errand into a much more dangerous undertaking.
Shadow of the Vulture
by John Harvey
1977
Jed Herne pursues a corrupt United States senator whose efforts to escape revenge include sending killers after him. The gunfighter must survive those attacks to reach the powerful man at the heart of his pursuit.
The Black Widow
by John Harvey
1977
Jed Herne continues hunting the men responsible for his wife's death. His path crosses Whitey Coburn, a gunman he regards as an equal, bringing another dangerous encounter into an already violent quest for revenge.
Cross Draw
by John Harvey
1978
A cold feud between the Double C and Broken Bow outfits heats up when Jed Herne becomes a deputy marshal. Taking the badge places the hired gunfighter in the middle of a conflict turning increasingly violent.
Death Rites
by John Harvey
1978
Jed Herne wants only to bury Becky, leaving a gang's theft of government printing plates to others. When the thieves rob her coffin of a treasured pendant, their crime becomes personal and draws him into pursuit.
Massacre!
by John Harvey
1978
Pursuing a target in Kansas forces Jed Herne to confront memories of riding with Quantrill's Raiders. A dying man brings the Civil War's brutality back into focus, linking his present work with a past he tried to bury.
Vigilante!
by John Harvey
1978
Needing money, Jed Herne joins Drummond's vigilantes as they terrorize Montana ranch country. When their violence goes further than he can accept, the hired gun turns against them, transforming employment into an all-out fight.
Silver Threads
by John Harvey
1979
Sisters Eliza and Lily Sowren control Wild Rose City in Dakota Territory and hire Jed Herne to protect their silver mine. Investigating thieves and killers reveals that their respectable appearance conceals a far more complicated reality.
Sun Dance
by John Harvey
1979
Jed Herne signs on as a cavalry scout, expecting danger from hostile Sioux fighters. An enemy within his own ranks proves equally threatening when Sergeant Chance Lattimer makes clear his determination to see the gunfighter dead.
Billy the Kid
by John Harvey
1980
Jed Herne's memories return to the Lincoln County War, where he fought alongside Billy the Kid for the Tunstall and McSween faction. Their involvement in the feud draws them into conflict with lawmen and rival gunmen.
Death School
by John Harvey
1980
Jed Herne reluctantly accepts Sheriff Abernathy's offer to rescue a senator's daughter from Mescalero raiders. The promised payment draws him into a dangerous mission involving violent young men and an old enemy with unfinished business.
Geronimo!
by John Harvey
1981
Jed Herne agrees to help journalist Thaddeus Ray photograph Geronimo, while the cavalry also pursues the Apache leader. When Thaddeus and his brother are captured, Herne must turn a scouting assignment into a dangerous rescue.
The Hanging
by John Harvey
1981
Bank robber George Wright uses his resemblance to Jed Herne to blame the gunfighter for his crimes. Herne must hunt Wright and his gang while avoiding citizens determined to hang the man they believe responsible.
Till Death
by John Harvey
1981
Jed Herne agrees to help Tom Lenegan and the young woman he loves. Katie's family is prepared to kill to keep them apart, drawing the experienced gunfighter into a struggle to protect the couple from violent opposition.
Bloodline
by John Harvey
1982
A stop in Stow Wells for dental treatment brings Jed Herne a job guarding a silver shipment. Attacks on the stagecoach and a veterans' home draw him into violence, alongside a stranger claiming to be his father.
Dying Ways
by John Harvey
1982
Dying prospector Jamie Edwards asks Jed Herne to tell his wife about a silver strike near Fallen Lake. Herne agrees, unaware that train robbers murdered Edwards and will stop at nothing to seize the valuable discovery.
Hearts of Gold
by John Harvey
1982
While pursuing bank robbers disguised as a minister and his sons, Jed Herne rescues Mary Anne Marie and her women. Taking work as their bodyguard lets him continue the hunt while protecting people exposed to further violence.
Pony Express
by John Harvey
1983
A banker hires Jed Herne to avenge his daughter's rape and murder. Hunting former Pony Express rider Charley Howell and his companion, the Kid, brings Herne's own history with the Express into a pursuit driven by vengeance.
Wild Blood
by John Harvey
1983
Major Russell hires Jed Herne to settle his daughter Cassie's gambling debts. The assignment leads into blackmail, pornography, and murder, forcing Herne to confront dangers that threaten the young woman's life rather than merely her finances.
Texas Massacre
by John Harvey
1984
Jed Herne accepts money to escort the Cheyney family out of a remote Virginia forest after two men terrorize them. Their route through the small town of Texas exposes the gunfighter and his charges to further danger.
The Last Hurrah
by John Harvey
1984
Aging and increasingly lonely, Jed Herne comes to the aid of a wagon train under threat. Protecting its travelers offers him a renewed sense of purpose, but defending them requires the veteran gunfighter to risk everything.
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