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Texas Ranger: Capt. Bates Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Texas Ranger: Capt. Bates 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 Texas Ranger: Capt. Bates series? Start with "Buffalo Keeper" (2022) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Texas Ranger: Capt. Bates reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Buffalo Keeper
2022
One-Eyed Jack Black
2022
Riverboat
2022
Rustlers
2022
Comanche
2023
Streets of El Paso
2023
Kansas State Prison
2023
Bushwhacked
2023
Carrizo Springs
2023
Hurricane
2023
Tuc And Potak
2023
Old Rangers Die Hard
2023
Unwanted Reunion
2023
Forever Texas Rangers
2023
Blood And Guts
2023
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