Dusty richards is the only author to win two spur awards in one year 2007, one for his novel the horse creek incident and another for his short story comanche moon. Dusty richards is the awardwinning author of more than fifty western novels written under both his own name and pseudonyms. Ronald lee richards, known to most as dusty richards, went to be with the lord on jan. He spent his youth in arizona and has worked as a rancher, auctioneer, rodeo announcer, and tv anchor. The byrnes family ranch series by dusty richards is a historical fiction series following chet byrnes, a patriarch of the byrnes, who is trying to keep his family together, and trying to get them through one more winter and one more cattle drive. Richards and his wife, pat, reside in springdale, arkansas. See all books authored by dusty richards, including ralph comptons the abilene trail a ralph compton novel by dusty richards, and blood on the verde river, and more on. In the latest installment of his epic byrnes family saga, western heritage and spur awardwinning author dusty richards tells of the blood that was spilled trying to make arizona territory a good place to live. Isbn 9780451210432 9780451210432 softcover, signet, 2003. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Its vigilante justice, plain and simple, and its just the sort of. Below is a list of ralph comptons books in order of when they were first released.
Ralph compton became a published author in 1973 with the novel festival of spies. Dusty richards books list of books by author dusty richards. In the thrilling new saga from western heritage and spur awardwinning author dusty richards, chet byrnes stands his ground with his courage, guns, and blood. Dusty writes in the same place where he grew up arizona. Dusty richards has 76 books on goodreads with 10330 ratings. This set of books was originally written by author ralph compton, and upon his death, his publisher continued the series using other authors. He even wrote book reports for his classmates, making up westerns since english teachers didnt read that kind of book.
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Dusty travels the backroads of the western states doing research almost every week. The byrnes family ranch series tells the tale of chet byrnes and his cowboys, who struggle to build a ranching empire in spite of triggerhappy outlaws, bushwhackers, rustlers, and corrupt politicians. Since his death, signet books has continued the authors legacy, releasing new novels, written by authors such as joseph a. Montana revenge audiobook, written by dusty richards. Western heritage award and threetime spur awardwinning author dusty richards was the author of over 100 acclaimed westerns. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. A byrnes family ranch western audiobook by dusty richards. Dusty richards audiobooks download instantly today. Dusty richards is the author of nearly 120 books now. Elmer kelton author of over 85 novels, dusty richards is the only author to win two spur awards in one year 2007, one for his novel the horse creek incident and another for his short story comanche moon. Western heritage and spur awardwinning author dusty richards transports readers back to the wild west. Dusty richards is a creator of more than 85 books, he is the main writer to win two spur honors in one year 2007, one for his novel the horse creek incident and another for his short story comanche moon. Dusty richards richards, dusty used books, rare books and new books find all books by dusty richards and compare prices find signed collectible books by dusty richards the abilene trail.
The complete series list for a byrnes family ranch novel dusty richards. Obituary for ronald dusty lee richards, springdale, ar. Ralph compton died in nashville, tennessee at the age of 64. Dusty richardss biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. The byrnes family ranch book series by dusty richards includes books texas blood feud, between hell and texas, blood on the verde river, and several more. This was bought to try a new forum and the fact that i have read a number of dusty richards books and liked them all.
This column is dedicated to this awardwinning authors work, which includes at least seven series and numerous standalone books. I wont be buying any other books in the series, glad i hadnt paid good money for it. I want to talk a little about your publishing history, what is the first novel you published. Dusty richards was an author of numerous western novels and a noted mentor. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.
For chet byrnes, building a ranching empire means adding new land, hiring good men, finding water and trying new breeds of cattle. Tiree press is the new paradigm for historical fiction from recent to medieval, topflight historical fiction exploring the realms of the past. Dusty richards has 76 books on goodreads with 10348 ratings. The recipient of two spur awards, dusty richards is celebrated by his peers and fans alike for his exceptional westerns. Historical from western writers of america spur awardwinning author dusty richards comes a blistering new novel in his omalley saga, trailing one familys epic struggle to live out their dreams on the deadly battleground of the texas frontier. Tiree press is oghma creative medias historical fiction imprint. Discount prices on books by dusty richards, including titles like rage for vengeance a byrnes family ranch novel. The land of cactus, unforgiving heat, sidewinders, deep canyons, and the darkeyed apache renegade crouched in the greasewood. Between hell and texas a byrnes family ranch novel by richards, dusty and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New york times bestselling author jodi thomas in the thrilling new saga from western heritage and spur awardwinning author dusty richards, chet byrnes stands his groundwith his courage, guns, and blood. Tiree press historical fiction oghma creative media. Parke painted woman tells the tale of julie richards played by stef dawson, a soiled dove who becomes the trophy of wealthy power broker kyle allison robert craighead. Since retiring, he and his wife pat have done extensive research on the old west, accumulating a vast library of historical books, diaries, and papers. Dusty richards is american author of western novels.
Another book in the trail drive series, trail to fort smith signet 2004, is the. Threetime winner of the prestigious spur award, the legendary dusty richards is the author of over 160 western novels and short stories. Dusty richards began his career as an author in 1992 with the standalone title nobels way. Dusty richardss most popular series is byrnes family ranch. Unwrap a complete list of books by dusty richards and find books available for swap. Dusty richards is the author of more than fifty western novels written under both his own name and pseudonyms. This land of cactus, unforgiving heat, sidewinders and canyons is the land he explores with his stories of a different time. He writes the byrnes family ranch series and the brandiron series. With the authenticity of a real cowboy, bestselling author dusty richards weaves a moving comingofage story set against the cattle trails and open vistas of south texas. Before writing westerns, he worked as a rancher, auctioneer, rodeo announcer, and television anchor. We publish popular novels from some of the best and brightest rising authors worldwide. This is a territory of legends that he still explores for the untold stories of the past. Dusty richards books list of books by dusty richards. The byrnes family ranch series in order dusty richards fictiondb.
He is a member of the professional rodeo cowboys association prca and the international professional rodeo association, and he serves on the local prca rodeo board. Dusty richards grew up riding horses and watching his western heroes on the big screen. Dusty takes readers into the real west at full gallop. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists.