Gene Turney Books In Order

Publication Order of Arrival of the Mountain Men Books

Publication Order of Charlie Taylor Westerns Books

Publication Order of Travis Henry: Gold Star Texas Ranger Books

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Gene Turney
Gene Turney grew up in West Texas, surrounded by cowboys and lived that life for a time. There is a spirit of life that he experienced while he was there and he hopes to pass along. It was a truly wonderful yet hard time, and a good foundation has been laid for him to build upon today.

He hopes he can brings this life to his readers. The novels are a joy for him to write, and it warms Gene’s heart and gives him a thrill to know that readers enjoy them.

“Texas Ranger- Travis Henry: Gold Star” is the first novel in the “Travis Henry: Gold Star Texas Ranger” series and was released in 2020. Travis Henry always believed he’d make a good Texas Ranger. Trouble seemed to cross his path, and he was fast with his gun. The Ranger star appeared to be kept out of his reach, however he knew (deep down) that some day he would be wearing it.

He helped capture cattle rustlers, and stopped a bank robbery. And, his strong heart was bound to help others out. Travis has got that image of a tough seasoned Texan. He protected that soft heart of his like a bear with a sore head.

“The Little Ranch in Texas” is the first novel in the “Charlie Taylor Western Adventure” series and was released in 2020. Charlie Taylor had no clue what he would find once he arrived in Texas. He did know that he wanted to learn how to become a rancher. Charlie comes across the very crust of the earth once his horse makes the first stop in Live Oak Springs, Texas. Of all things, it was the fellow that Charlie had bought this ranch from through the mail, sight unseen.

It became obvious to everybody that Charlie was going to need a bunch of help in order to become a rancher. Even the woman that melted his heart could shoot better than Charlie. However he had a good moral compass and a few strong attributes. People started learning Charlie was as good as his word, and he had this mission in life to help things grow and help people. Live Oak Springs, Texas comes to life once Charlie Taylor arrives in town.

“Mountain Man John Comes to Texas” is the first novel in the “Arrival of the Mountain Man” series and was released in 2020. John could not wait to get out to the Rocky Mountains. He wanted to learn how to survive in the harsh winter conditions up in the mountains, and he just liked the solitude. The big man knew that he could be a mountain man and needed to learn quickly. He dealt with the frequent frozen rivers, snow storms, and arctic conditions.

His cave became his home, John welcomed this old Indian chief that came to the high elevations to spend the final days of his life. He would later rescue the Indian chief’s daughter and life took on a whole new meaning for Mountain Man John.

“Boots on the Mountain” is the second novel in the “Arrival of the Mountain Man” series and was released in 2020. July McCray, whose mom nicknamed him Boots, left home in order to get away from his abusive dad. Once his sister pulled Boots back from the Rocky Mountains, he discovered his mom was knocking on death’s door and his brother and two sisters were starving.

His Cheyenne wife nursed his mom back to health and he took his family to the mountains. The family found a happier and new life at this outfitter’s post at the base of the Rockies. Outlaws hid from the law up in the mountains, and Boots came into contact with them as he attempted to keep his family safe.

“Bullets Fly in the Yellowstone Mountains” is the third novel in the “Arrival of the Mountain Man” series and was released in 2021. As the mountains with their forests, beauty, and wildlife brought peace and quiet for some, others found this quiet and peace being pierced by the sounds of war whoops and rifle shots.

The Yellowstone Mountains were no exception while those that wanted to be mountain men attempted to find their way of life.

“Manhunt in the Mountains” is the fourth novel in the “Arrival of the Mountain Man” series and was released in 2021. Bill Taylor and Boots McCray grew their business of B and B Trading Post in the Rocky Mountains. The two men’s families ran the business, and east and west bound wagon trains kept the trading post humming.

That is exactly what three outlaws were looking for. They hoped to find a full till by the end of the day. Leaving a family member on the floor after the robbery, the three went for the hills believing they could hide out. That is until Bill and Boots chased them through the wooded forests up into the mountains.

“Kidnapping in the Mountains” is the fifth novel in the “Arrival of the Mountain Man” series and was released in 2021. The McCray family got caught in the middle of this conflict between the Lakota and the Cheyenne, and they came out of that in order to face the winter weather. It proved to be just as cruel as a war. A single wrong step and you are tumbling right into an avalanche.

This case brought heartache to the McCray family as Little Boots (the son) got caught up in a slide. A relative that believed Boots was his enemy saw the perfect chance to bring a hurt to Boots and bring his sister home.

“Mountain Man and the Redemption of Red Feather” is the sixth novel in the “Arrival of the Mountain Man” series and was released in 2021. Red Feather had been Boots’ nemesis since the day Red’s sister and Boots decided to get married.

Battles have been fought, Red Feather got banished from his village and kids have been born. It took Red Feather deciding to save Boots’ life in order for him to open his eyes to the man that his sister selected.