John R Erickson Books in Order

Hank and his little buddy Drover investigate a series of baffling ranch murders. When Hank becomes a suspect, he must clear his name and prove he is no outlaw.

Hank defends the ranch from a Silver Monster Bird, then develops the dreaded Eye-Crosserosis. Hoping for a cure, he visits the cave of Madame Moonshine, a witchy little owl.

In trouble again, Hank visits his sister in town and takes his nieces and nephews on a garbage patrol. The outing ends with Hank captured by the dogcatcher.

Hank decides he has worked too hard and sets off to visit his beloved Miss Beulah the Collie. Getting there proves difficult, and romance brings its own set of hazards.

The death of a calf sends Hank on a dangerous mission to the coyote village. He must solve the murder while wild dogs and other dangers complicate the investigation.

Chickens are being killed on the ranch, and Hank has a murderer to find. Every suspect, including Hank himself, comes under scrutiny as the clues pile up.

Hank inherits what looks like a fortune in priceless corncobs. Money changes his thinking, strains his friendship with Drover, and even leads the two dogs to leave the ranch.

Drover reports witches, ghosts, pirates, and skeletons on Slim's porch. Hank investigates the Halloween scare, though the strange talk of tricker trees makes the case even more confusing.

After poisoned bacon grease and a bad accident leave Hank in trouble, Tuerto the one-eyed stud horse breaks free. Hank must protect visiting children from the charging horse.

Hank is ready for a day when everything finally goes his way. Instead, ranch life delivers fresh challenges that test his pride, his patience, and his claim to be indispensable.

Hank gets lost in a dark forest that is far less magical than its name suggests. He must find a way through unfamiliar dangers while Drover and his ranch home seem far away.

A fox that appears to play the fiddle is more than Hank can ignore. He investigates the remarkable visitor, caught between curiosity, caution, and his responsibility to guard the ranch.

On Christmas Eve, a wounded buzzard brings an unexpected problem to the ranch. Hank must decide how to handle the bird while the holiday and his security work collide.

Monkey business arrives at the ranch, and Hank is certain it requires professional intervention. He investigates the unusual visitor while trying to keep the daily order from falling apart.

When a cat goes missing, Hank has a case that is both important and personally inconvenient. He follows the clues, despite his feelings about cats, to find out what happened.

A blizzard leaves Hank lost in a world of wind, snow, and poor visibility. Finding his way home becomes a serious test of endurance, instinct, and his bond with Drover.

A dog obsessed with barking at cars creates a noisy new case for Hank. He tries to understand the behavior and restore peace before the disturbance becomes everyone else's problem.

A hooking bull makes ranch work dangerous, and Hank takes the threat personally. He tries to protect the people and animals around him while avoiding the bull's powerful attention.

A rustler is at work after dark, and Hank begins a midnight investigation. He follows suspicious signs across the ranch, hoping to catch the culprit before more goes missing.

Hank faces a cat that seems suspiciously vampire-like. His investigation pits him against feline trouble and forces him to decide whether the threat is real or simply very irritating.

A phantom in the mirror gives Hank a fright he cannot admit to easily. He investigates the spooky image, determined to protect the ranch without letting Drover see him worry.

Under the moonlight, ordinary ranch life takes a strange turn. Hank must decide what is real, what is rumor, and how to keep the night's madness from becoming a security disaster.

Black-hooded figures bring a dark-looking mystery to Hank's territory. He investigates the alarming visitors with Drover at his side, determined to learn what they want from the ranch.

Hank wants to impress Miss Beulah during quail season, but then she is kidnapped by Scraunch. He must put his pride aside and race to save the collie he cares about.

Hank buries three prized steak bones, then returns to find them gone. Empty cans in their place convince him that a bone monster is stalking the ranch at night.

A vacuum sweeper seems like a vampire monster to Hank, and he is not taking chances. The strange household threat pushes him into a battle with an enemy that will not stop roaring.

Hank mistakes a bucket of mopwater for a powerful energy drink and challenges Rufus the Doberman. His burst of confidence quickly becomes a humiliating new file for Ranch Security.

Kitties in a haystack create a case Hank cannot leave to the cats. He investigates the situation while old rivalries, hidden animals, and his own assumptions complicate the rescue.

A fishhook vanishes, and Hank treats the disappearance as a serious breach of ranch security. Tracking it down brings a tangle of clues, suspects, and chances for trouble.

Hank hears of a garbage monster from outer space and prepares for the worst. His investigation turns a very odd threat into another test of courage, appetite, and common sense.

A cowboy with measles brings new worries to the ranch. Hank tries to handle the health scare and protect his friends, although he is not always the calmest member of the security team.

Slim Chance's possible goodbye leaves Hank facing an unsettling change at the ranch. He tries to understand what is happening while keeping his friends, routines, and security duties together.

A raging Rottweiler presents a direct challenge to Hank's authority. Protecting the ranch means facing a powerful rival, keeping his nerve, and finding a way through the confrontation.

A robbery at the saddlehouse puts Hank on a fresh trail. He investigates the missing property with his usual certainty, even as the evidence leads him into increasingly awkward situations.

Hank is stranded in town after getting trapped in a cattle trailer, then lands in the dogcatcher's cage. Escaping with Dogpound Ralph begins an adventure that may be too good to last.

A bird dog disappears, and Hank has a serious missing-dog case on his paws. He follows the trail with Drover, determined to find the dog before the ranch's worries grow.

This collection brings together Hank's comic ranch tales and songs. It is a lively visit with the Head of Ranch Security, his friends, and the odd emergencies that follow him everywhere.

A burrowing robot appears to be invading Hank's ranch. He takes on the unfamiliar machine with suspicion and courage, trying to protect his territory from a threat he barely understands.

A shipwrecked tree is an odd sight in Hank's world, and he is determined to explain it. The investigation sends him after clues that are stranger than the title suggests.

A twisted kitty mystery demands Hank's full attention. He tries to determine what happened and who is responsible, though working around cats has never brought out his most patient side.

Hank finds himself facing a place that sounds like the Dungeon of Doom. To get through it, he must rely on his instincts, Drover's support, and more bravery than usual.

A homeless pooch arrives with a problem Hank cannot easily ignore. Helping the newcomer tests Hank's generosity, his territory, and his belief that Ranch Security has room for only one chief.

When the sky appears to be falling, Hank knows Ranch Security cannot sit still. He and Drover race to understand the threat before fear spreads through the ranch.

Something is wrong in the watermelon patch, and Hank is on the case. He searches for the culprit amid a summer mystery where food, suspicion, and ranch pride collide.

A burglar may be a monkey, which is exactly the kind of news Hank finds both alarming and insulting. He investigates the thefts while trying to keep the ranch safe from the unusual suspect.

Tiny cheeping chicks need protection, and Hank takes the assignment seriously. A ranch problem soon turns into a case full of suspicious activity, nervous caretaking, and Hank-sized theories.

Hank suspects a kitty cheater is causing trouble around the ranch. His investigation brings him into another battle of wits, where the evidence refuses to behave the way he expects.

A blazing sky makes Hank fear that something huge is happening over the ranch. He follows the clues through a high-stakes mystery where the weather itself seems suspicious.

Hank joins a quest to find the Great White Quail. The search takes him beyond his usual duties, where patience, loyalty, and a willingness to follow the trail all matter.

Hank discovers that his quiet sidekick may have secrets of his own. Curious and slightly offended, he follows Drover into an adventure that tests their friendship and changes the usual routine.

Birds that seem almost prehistoric bring a strange problem to the ranch. Hank investigates the alarming visitors, determined to protect his territory before their presence causes bigger trouble.

A mysterious cookie moon turns an ordinary ranch day into a curious adventure. Hank and Drover investigate the odd sight, with Hank eager to prove he understands what is going on.

Coyotes invade Hank's territory, making his job as ranch protector more urgent than ever. He must defend his home while dealing with old rivalries and the limits of his own courage.

Rumors of a secret weapon give Hank a new reason to worry about ranch security. He and Drover search for the truth before the unknown threat can upset life at home.

A dancing cowboy brings unusual excitement to the ranch. Hank watches the newcomer closely, certain that any change in routine may require the quick action of Ranch Security.

A Valentine's Day robbery disrupts what should be a sweet occasion. Hank takes up the case, hoping to recover what was taken and show that romance does not distract a true professional.

A big question hangs over the ranch, and Hank is determined to supply the answer. His search brings out his stubborn side, his loyalty to Drover, and his talent for finding complications.

A pickup appears to be booby-trapped, putting Hank on alert. He must sniff out who is behind the danger and protect the ranch before someone gets caught in the trap.

An ancient bone is far too important for Hank to ignore. He guards the discovery and investigates its secrets, but the case soon attracts trouble from more than one direction.

A voice from nowhere has Hank convinced that the ranch faces a serious new threat. To solve the mystery, he must follow sounds, question suspects, and keep his imagination from taking over.

The arrival of a supposedly perfect dog challenges Hank's pride in his security skills. He has to prove that experience, loyalty, and a good nose matter more than a polished reputation.

A tricky trap turns Hank's daily patrol into a puzzle. Certain he can outsmart any enemy, he investigates the setup while trying not to become the trap's next victim.

When Drover disappears, Hank must put aside his usual bragging and find his best friend. The search becomes a personal case for Ranch Security, with real worry beneath the usual jokes.

A runaway windmill creates a problem no sensible Head of Ranch Security can ignore. Hank sets out to stop the chaos, with Drover alongside him and plenty of hazards in the way.

A game that begins with laughs starts to look dangerous to Hank. He investigates the strange situation as only he can, with bold theories, anxious help from Drover, and mounting ranch chaos.

A double bumblebee sting gives Hank a painful new problem and plenty to complain about. Still, Ranch Security has work to do, and Hank must press on through the trouble.

Reports of a prowling bear put Hank on high alert. Protecting the ranch means facing a frightening visitor, following uncertain clues, and keeping Drover from losing his nerve.

Strange visitors and Charlie Monsters are bad enough, but a tornado puts the whole ranch in danger. Hank and Drover need every bit of courage they have to face the storm.

A ghostly rabbit tale has Hank wondering what is prowling around his territory. He follows the mystery through the ranch, where old fears and new clues make for a spooky comic case.

Hank opens a new file when something monstrous seems to be lurking around the laundry. The Head of Ranch Security must separate scary stories from real danger before the mystery gets out of hand.

Three rings raise questions that Hank cannot ignore. As he searches for their meaning and their owner, the case draws him into a comic ranch mystery with unexpected turns.

The dreaded Charlie Monsters return, and Hank prepares for another alarming threat. He must keep the ranch safe while deciding whether the danger is exactly as terrible as it seems.

Hank investigates the puzzle of three rings and the trouble surrounding them. His determination to solve the mystery is strong, even when the clues leave Drover wondering what Hank is thinking.

A roundup that may be the last brings serious pressure to the ranch. Hank wants to help protect the operation, but his version of good security work creates fresh challenges for everyone.

Christmas on the ranch goes off course when a turkey disaster threatens the holiday. Hank tries to save the day with Drover's help, though his plans are never as simple as they sound.

A secret pledge leaves Hank determined to uncover what is being hidden around the ranch. Between suspicion, rumors, and Drover's worries, he must decide whom he can trust.

Hank heads west into an adventure that calls for grit, loyalty, and a sharp nose for trouble. The journey gives the Head of Ranch Security plenty of chances to turn a simple problem into a crisis.

A troublesome visitor unsettles life on the ranch, and Hank takes the disruption personally. His efforts to restore order send him and Drover into another case where appearances are hard to trust.

When goats escape near Wolf Creek, Hank joins Slim Chance on a roundup mission. The search becomes stranger than expected when the animals they find may not be the goats they were sent to recover.

A frightening fire threatens the ranch, and Hank quickly appoints himself to the emergency response. He must sort out the danger before panic, smoke, and his own bad judgment make matters worse.

An unexpected three-toed sloth brings a strange new problem to Hank's territory. Determined to identify the intruder and protect the ranch, Hank launches an investigation full of confusion and comedy.

When a deer is found buried, Hank knows something unusual is happening on the ranch. He and Drover follow the evidence through a mystery that tests Hank's detective instincts and nerve.

A red rubber ball becomes the center of a ranch investigation. Hank treats the small mystery like a major security threat, but finding the truth means handling a string of comic complications.

Cold weather puts a rodeo in jeopardy, and Hank sees a chance to prove Ranch Security is essential. The rescue effort brings slippery conditions, confusion, and plenty of room for heroic misunderstandings.

A lost camp turns Hank's ordinary ranch duties into an expedition. He and Drover must keep their bearings, follow the clues, and avoid letting Hank's confidence lead them deeper into trouble.

Hank faces a new ranch mystery when missing teeth set off alarms. With Drover nearby and his reputation as Head of Ranch Security on the line, Hank digs into the trouble his own way.

An incredible ice event turns the ranch into a dangerous, slippery place. Hank sees a major security emergency and tries to protect his friends while coping with the frozen chaos.

Double trouble arrives at the ranch, leaving Hank with twice the confusion and twice the work. He and Drover try to untangle the problems before they overwhelm Ranch Security.

An invasion from above threatens Hank's ranch, and he refuses to be caught unprepared. He investigates the airborne intruders with courage, suspicion, and his usual dramatic sense of duty.

The ranch's Fourth of July picnic is threatened by a wart-spreading toad and two troublesome town visitors. Hank must defend the celebration from this sudden wave of invaders.