L.J. Martin

L.J. Martin is a prolific American author with a diverse range of writing credits to his name. With over forty book-length titles, he has written in various genres, including westerns, thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, and non-fiction. His works include popular series like Clint Ryan, Montana, Manhunter, and Repairman, among others.

Martin's unconventional writing style extends beyond his genre choices. In addition to his fictional works, he has authored a political thesis, a book of cartoons, a writing guide, a cookbook, and a non-fiction account of his battle with cancer. Despite this diversity, Martin has achieved remarkable success, with many of his titles becoming Amazon bestsellers and gaining international acclaim.

Beyond his writing, L.J. Martin is an NBC-approved producer and an independent producer. His novels have been optioned by networks in Germany and the United States, further attesting to his global appeal. Martin's interests are as diverse as his writing. He is an avid photographer, with a website and over 100 videos on YouTube dedicated to his work. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, shooting, gardening, traveling, and cooking. Martin shares his culinary adventures on wolfpackranch.com. He currently resides in Montana and California with his wife, New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin.
Ned Cody Books
# Title Year
1 Mojave Showdown 1988
2 Buckshot / Tenkiller 1994
Clint Ryan Books
# Title Year
1 El Lazo 1991
2 Against the 7th Flag 1991
3 The Devil's Bounty 1991
4 The Benicia Belle 1992
5 Shadow of the Grizzly 1993
6 Condor Canyon 2000
Montana Books
# Title Year
1 Stranahan 2002
2 Wolf Mountain 2004
3 McKeag's Mountain 2004
4 O'Rourke's Revenge 2005
5 McCreed's Law 2006
6 Eye For Eye 2014
7 Revenge of the Damned 2017
8 Blackjack Brannigan 2019
Nemesis Books
# Title Year
1 Nemesis 2011
2 Mr. Pettigrew 2012
3 Shadows of Nemesis 2018
Manhunter Books
# Title Year
1 Crimson Hit 2012
2 Bullet Blues 2012
3 Quiet Ops 2012
The Repairman Books
# Title Year
1 The Repairman 2013
2 The Bakken 2014
3 G5, Gee Whiz 2014
4 Who's On Top? 2014
5 Target Shy & Sexy 2015
6 Judge, Jury, Desert Fury 2015
7 No Good Deed 2015
8 Overflow 2017
9 The K Factor 2018
10 The Blue Pearl 2019
Two Thousand Grueling Miles Books
# Title Year
1 Two Thousand Grueling Miles 2019
2 Rugged Trails 2019
3 Stormy Seas 2022
4 The Piccadilly 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Tin Angel 1989
2 Rush to Destiny 1992
3 The Last Stand 1998
4 Sounding Drum 1999
5 Blood Mountain 2003
6 Shadow of the Mast 2008
7 Windfall 2008
8 FourPlay 2009
9 Unchained 2012
10 Venom 2013
11 West of the War 2016
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 To Ride a Tall Horse 2012
2 California Cocina 2013
3 Blood Lines 2013
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Slopes of the Sierra 2013
2 A Collection of Short Stories and More! 2013
3 Holy Hell 2013
4 Small Crimes 2019
5 Mud, Blood, and Beer 2022
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Write Compelling Fiction: Tips, Tricks, & Hints with Examples to Strengthen Your Prose 2008
2 Torn Together 2010
3 From The Pea Patch 2011
4 Cooking Wild & Wonderful 2011
5 Myrtle Mae & The Crew 2011
6 Internet Rich 2011
7 Cornucopia 2013
8 Who's the Boss: An Employee's Manual 2013
9 You, Me, and America 2015
L.J. Martin Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Peacemakers 2012
2 Showdown at Demon's Drop 2013
3 Western Short Story Showcase 2018