Robert F. Jones

Robert F. Jones was a prolific writer and editor known for his contributions to outdoor and adventure literature. He served as a contributing editor for "Men’s Journal" and wrote for prominent publications such as "Field & Stream" and "Sports Illustrated." His literary career spanned both fiction and nonfiction, including bestselling novels like "Bloodroot" and "Bloodsport," which showcased his expertise in rugged, action-driven storytelling.

With a background in journalism, Jones brought a vivid, immersive style to his writing, often drawing from his firsthand experiences in the outdoors. His works frequently explored themes of survival, nature, and human resilience, resonating with readers who appreciated authentic adventure narratives. Beyond his novels, he authored several nonfiction pieces that further cemented his reputation as a skilled chronicler of the wild. Jones’s writing remains influential in outdoor and sporting literature.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Blood Sport / Ratnose 1974
2 The Diamond Bogo 1978
3 Slade's Glacier 1981
4 Blood Tide 1990
5 Tie My Bones to Her Back / The Buffalo Runners 1996
6 Deadville 1998
7 The Run to Gitche Gumee 2001
8 Bloodroot 2015
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 Jake 1992
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Upland Passage 1992
2 African Twilight 1994
3 Dancers in the Sunset Sky 1996
4 The Hunter in my Heart 2002
5 Gone to the Dogs 2004
Collections
# Title Year
1 On Killing 2001
Robert F. Jones Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Fathers and Sons 1992
2 Pheasant Tales 1995