John Benteen

Ben Haas, born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1926, was a prolific author who wrote under the pseudonym of Ben Haas. Growing up, Haas was surrounded by stories of the Civil War and Reconstruction, as told to him by his grandmother who had lived through both events. These tales of the Old South and the Wild West sparked Haas's imagination and creativity, shaping his writing style and interests.

Haas's father was also a pioneer operator of movie theaters, allowing Haas free access to all the theaters in Charlotte. As a result, Haas was exposed to a wide range of films and developed a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling through this medium. This early exposure to cinema, combined with his love for the lore of the South and the Old West, laid the foundation for Haas's future career as a writer.

Despite his passion for storytelling, Haas did not start his writing career until later in life. He served in the military during World War II and later became a successful businessman. It wasn't until his retirement that Haas turned to writing as a full-time career, using the pseudonym Ben Haas. He quickly gained recognition for his gritty and realistic portrayals of the Old West, drawing on his childhood fascination with the region and its history. Haas's work as a writer spanned various genres, including Westerns, crime, and adventure, and he published numerous novels and short stories under his pseudonym.
Fargo Books
# Title Year
1 Panama Gold 1969
2 Alaska Steel 1969
3 Massacre River 1969
4 Fargo 1969
5 The Wildcatters 1970
6 Apache Raiders 1970
7 Black Bulls 1971
8 Killing Spree 1971
9 Sharpshooters 1972
10 Wolf's Head 1973
11 Shotgun Man 1973
12 Bandolero 1974
13 Killer's Moon 1976
14 Dakota Badlands 1977
15 Valley of Skulls 1982
Cutler Books
# Title Year
1 The Wolf-Pack 1972
2 The Gun-Hawks 1972
Sundance Books (with Peter McCurtin)
# Title Year
1 Death in the Lava 1971
2 Dead Man's Canyon 1972
3 Dakota Territory 1972
4 The Pistoleros 1972
5 Overkill 1972
6 Taps at Little Big Horn 1973
7 The Ghost Dancers 1973
8 Bring Me His Scalp! 1973
9 The Bronco Trail 1973
10 The Wild Stallions 1973
11 Ride the Man Down 1973
12 War Party 1974
13 Bounty Killer 1975
14 Run for Cover 1976
15 Manhunt 1976
16 Blood on the Prairie 1976
17 War Trail 1976
18 Riding Shotgun 1977
19 Silent Enemy 1977
20 Gunbelt 1977
21 The Savage 1979
22 Hangman's Knot 1980
23 Los Olvidados 1980
24 The Marauders 1980
25 Trail Drive 1981
26 Texas Empire 1982
27 The Choctaw County War 1982
28 Gold Strike 1984
29 The Savage / Gold Strike 1988
30 Iron Men 1988
31 Hangman's Knot/Apache War 1988
32 Drumfire / Buffalo War 1989
33 The Marauders/Day of the Halfbreeds 1999
Sundance Books
# Title Year
1 Overkill 1972
2 Dead Man's Canyon 1972
3 Dakota Territory 1972
4 Death In The Lava 1972
5 The Pistoleros 1972
6 The Wild Stallions 1973
7 Taps At Little Big Horn 1973
8 The Ghost Dancers 1973
9 Bring Me His Scalp! 1973
10 The Bronco Trail 1973
11 The Comancheros (By: Jack Slade) 1973
12 Renegade (By: Jack Slade) 1974
13 Honcho (By: Jack Slade) 1974
14 War Party 1974
15 Bounty Killer 1975
16 Run For Cover 1976
17 Manhunt 1976
18 Blood On The Prairie 1976
19 War Trail 1976
20 Riding Shotgun 1977
21 Silent Enemy 1977
22 Ride The Man Down 1977
23 Gunbelt 1977
24 Canyon Kill (By: Jack Slade) 1978
25 Blood Knife (By: Jack Slade) 1979
26 Nightriders (By: Peter McCurtin) 1979
27 Death Dance (By: Peter McCurtin) 1979
28 The Savage (By: Peter McCurtin) 1979
29 Day Of The Halfbreeds (By: Peter McCurtin) 1979
30 Los Olvidados (By: Peter McCurtin) 1980
31 The Marauders (By: Peter McCurtin) 1980
32 Scorpion (By: Peter McCurtin) 1980
33 Hangman's Knot (By: Peter McCurtin) 1980
34 Apache War (By: Peter McCurtin) 1980
35 Gold Strike (By: Peter McCurtin) 1980
36 Trail Drive (By: Peter McCurtin) 1981
37 Iron Men (By: Peter McCurtin) 1981
38 Drumfire (By: Peter McCurtin) 1981
39 Buffalo War (By: Peter McCurtin) 1981
40 The Hunters (By: Peter McCurtin) 1981
41 The Cage (By: Peter McCurtin) 1982
42 The Choctaw County War (By: Peter McCurtin) 1982
43 Texas Empire (By: Peter McCurtin) 1982
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Danube Runs Red 1967
2 Trail Ends at Hell 1970
3 Big Bend 1969
4 Gun Runner 1969
5 Exile's Quest 1970
6 The Belle from Catscratch 1972
7 Cartridge Creek 1973
8 Gaylord's Badge 1975