Ron Schwab

Ron Schwab is a respected author in the western genre, with several popular series and standalone novels to his name. His works include "The Law Wranglers," "The Coyote Saga," and "The Lockes," as well as standalone novels such as "Grit," which won the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award for Best Western Novel, and "Cut Nose," a finalist for the Western Writers of America Best Western Historical Novel.

Schwab's writing career is not limited to westerns, however. He has also published suspense novels under the pseudonym Michael J. Stewart, including "Crocodile Fears" and "The Buddy System." These early works showcase his versatility as a writer, as he is able to successfully tackle different genres. Despite his success in multiple genres, Schwab has found his niche in westerns and has become a respected member of the Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Mystery Writers of America.

Schwab and his wife, Bev, enjoy a peaceful life divided between their home in Fairbury, Nebraska and their cabin in the Kansas Flint Hills. This connection to the land and its history is reflected in his western novels, which often explore the lives and experiences of those who live and work in the American West. With his engaging storytelling and deep understanding of the western way of life, Schwab has established himself as a leading voice in the genre.
The Blood Hounds Books
# Title Year
1 The Blood Hounds 2020
2 No Man's Land 2020
3 Looking for Trouble 2021
4 Snapp vs. Snapp 2021
Coyote Saga Books
# Title Year
1 Night of the Coyote 2015
2 Return of the Coyote 2017
3 Twilight of the Coyote 2018
The Law Wranglers Books
# Title Year
1 Deal with the Devil 2016
2 Mouth of Hell 2016
3 The Last Hunt 2017
4 Summer's Child 2017
5 Peyote Spirits 2018
6 Adam's First Wife 2019
7 Escape from El Gato 2019
The Lockes Books
# Title Year
1 Last Will 2015
2 Medicine Wheel 2016
3 Hell's Fire 2019
Lockwood Books
# Title Year
1 The Accidental Sheriff 2022
2 Beware a Pale Horse 2023
3 Trouble 2023
Lucky Five Books
# Title Year
1 Old Dogs 2021
2 Day of the Dog 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Sioux Sunrise 2015
2 Grit 2018
3 Cut Nose 2019
4 The Long Walk 2020
5 Coldsmith 2021
6 Paint the Hills Red 2022
7 Ghost of the Guadalupe 2023
8 Bushwa 2023
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Ghosts Around the Campfire 2015