Books On Board

.45-Caliber Books in Order

  • 8 Books
  • 2004 – 2012 Published

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Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to follow the series in its publication and collected order. Because the books follow the ongoing growth, personal tragedies, and evolution of Cuno Massey, reading them sequentially ensures you catch every step of his development from a naive youth to a seasoned gunslinger.

  1. .45-Caliber Revenge (2004)
  2. .45-Caliber Fury (2005)
  3. .45-Caliber Manhunt (2006)
  4. .45-Caliber Deathtrap (2007)
  5. .45-Caliber Widow Maker (2009)
  6. .45-Caliber Firebrand (2009)
  7. .45-Caliber Desperado (2011)
  8. .45-Caliber Cross Fire (2012)
  9. .45-Caliber Left to Die (2015)
  10. .45-Caliber Killing in Cottonwood (2015)
  11. .45-Caliber Town Under Siege (2014)

Chronological Caveats and Crossovers

While the publication and box-set ordering is straightforward, readers should keep two interesting details in mind:

  • The Town Under Siege Placement: Although .45-Caliber Town Under Siege was published in 2014, modern publisher Wolfpack Publishing lists it as Book 11 in the complete digital collections and box sets, placing it after the two 2015 releases (Left to Die and Killing in Cottonwood). Either reading order is acceptable, but sticking to the Wolfpack collection order is easiest for digital readers.
  • The Lou Prophet Crossover: Cuno Massey actually made his first appearance in Peter Brandvold's other popular Western series. He teamed up with bounty hunter Lou Prophet in the 2003 novel The Cost of Dying (later re-released as Riding with the Devil's Mistress), which was published a year before Cuno's standalone debut in .45-Caliber Revenge.

Collections and Box Sets

For readers looking to dive in, the series has been neatly compiled into digital bundles by Wolfpack Publishing:

  • Volume 1: Collects Books 1 through 5 (Revenge to Widow Maker).
  • Volume 2: Collects Books 6 through 11 (Firebrand to Town Under Siege).
  • The Complete Classic Western Series: Binds all 11 books together for a single epic read.

Frequently Asked

Where should I start reading the .45-Caliber series?

We recommend starting with .45-Caliber Revenge (2004). This establishes Cuno Massey's origin story as he hunts down the outlaw who killed his family.

How many books are in the .45-Caliber series?

The main series consists of 11 books, starting with .45-Caliber Revenge and ending with .45-Caliber Town Under Siege.

Who is Cuno Massey?

Cuno Massey is the central protagonist of the series, a young freighter who is forced by personal tragedy to become a lethal gunslinger in the Old West.

Does Cuno Massey cross over with other characters?

Yes, Cuno Massey joins forces with Peter Brandvold's popular bounty hunter Lou Prophet in the 2003 crossover novel The Cost of Dying.

Why is Town Under Siege ordered after books published in 2015?

Although published in 2014, .45-Caliber Town Under Siege is structured as Book 11 in Wolfpack Publishing's official collections and box sets.

Are the .45-Caliber books available in box sets?

Yes, Wolfpack Publishing has released the series in Volume 1 (Books 1-5), Volume 2 (Books 6-11), and a complete 11-book collection.