Jonas Ward

William Ard was a renowned author who excelled in portraying the darker side of the city and entertainment business through his writing. Under the pseudonym of Jonas Ward, Ard created one of the most enduring characters in the western genre: Thomas Buchanan, also known as "Buchanan." Buchanan was depicted as a drifter, a likable yet deadly character who first appeared in Ard's novel, "The Name's Buchanan," published in 1956.

Ard's initial six books in the Buchanan series were penned by him, with the last one, "Buchanan on the Prod," completed by Robert Silverberg following Ard's death in 1960. After Ard's passing, the pseudonym "Jonas Ward" transformed into a house name, with Brian Garfield contributing one book and William R. Cox taking over the series, which continued until 1986. Ard's unique storytelling abilities and his creation of the memorable character, Buchanan, have left a lasting impact on the western genre.
Buchanan Books
# Title Year
1 One Man Massacre 1958
2 Trap for Buchanan 1972
3 Buchanan's Revenge 1973
4 Buchanan Says No 1973
5 Buchanan On The Prod 1973
6 Buchanan's Gamble 1973
7 The Name's Buchanan 1974
8 Buchanan's War 1974
9 Buchanan Gets Mad 1974
10 Buchanan Gets Tough 1974
11 Buchanan's Gun 1974
12 Buchanan's Siege 1974
13 Buchanan on the Run 1975
14 Get Buchanan! 1976
15 Buchanan's Big Showdown 1976
16 Buchanan's Showdown 1976
17 Buchanan Takes Over 1977
18 Buchanan Calls the Shots 1977
19 Buchanan's Texas Treasure 1977
20 Buchanan's Stolen Railway 1979
21 Buchanan's Range War 1980
22 Buchanan's Big Fight 1981
23 Buchanan's Black Sheep 1984
24 Buchanan's Stage Line 1986