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Calamity Jane Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Calamity Jane books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Calamity Jane series? Start with "The Big Hunt" (1968) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Calamity Jane reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Big Hunt
1968
Calamity Spells Trouble aka The Road to Ratchet Creek
1968
Trouble Trail
1968
The Cow Thieves
1968
The Bullwhip Breed
1968
Cold Deck, Hot Lead
1970
White Stallion, Red Mare aka Ranch War
1970
The Remittance Kid
1978
The Whip And The War Lance
1979
The Cow Thieves aka Running Irons
1983
Cut One, They All Bleed
1983
The Hide And Horn Saloon
1983
Calamity, Mark and Belle aka Texas Trio
1986
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