Ralph Cotton
Ralph W. Cotton was an American author renowned for his western genre novels, with over 80 books published, including his debut *While Angels Dance* in 1994, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.[1][2] Before writing full-time, he worked as an ironworker, second mate on a commercial barge, teamster, horse trainer, and lay minister with the Lutheran Church.[2][6] He continued the Ralph Compton series after Compton's death and lived in Corydon, Illinois.[1][2]
Western
Hangman's Choice
Jeston Nash 1: While Angels Dance
Jeston Nash 2: Powder River
Golden Riders (Ralph Cotton Western Series Book 4)
Golden Riders
Between Hell and Texas
Payback at Big Silver
Showdown at Gun Hill
Dark Horses
Scalpers
Badlands: A Ranger Sam Burrack Western Adventure (Volume 2)
Hangman's Choice
Black Valley Riders
Ralph Compton Riders of Judgment (A Rough Justice Western)
Lawless Trail (Ralph Cotton Western Series)
Shadow River
Lawman From Nogales (Ralph Cotton Western Series)
Crossing Fire River
Mesa Grande
Hanging in Wild Wind (Ralph Cotton Western Series)
City of Bad Men
Midnight Rider
Shadow River
Twisted Hills