Ride the river: a novel

These series have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life" and "the west (united states) history."

These series have the appeal factors action-packed and plot-driven, and they have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life," "the west (united states) history," and "pioneers."

These series have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life" and "the west (united states) history."

These series have the genres "westerns" and "family sagas"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life" and "the west (united states) history."

These series have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life" and "the west (united states) history."

These series have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life" and "the west (united states) history."

These series have the genre "westerns"; and the subject "the west (united states) history."

These series have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life" and "the west (united states) history."

These series have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "frontier and pioneer life" and "the west (united states) history."

Fans of Louis L'Amour willing to break into another genre shouldn't overlook Lee Child. Both write compelling tales of justice featuring a loner hero, descriptive landscapes, and gunplay, but only as a last resort. -- Shauna Griffin

Fans of William W. Johnstone's westerns will enjoy work by Louis L'Amour for its strong sense of place, flinty male protagonists, and action-packed plots. Like Johnstone, L'Amour stresses the cultural conflicts inherent in the Old West. -- Mike Nilsson

Zane Gray and Louis L'Amour are golden-age western writers, producing stories of action, adventure, and the often hardscrabble life of the Old West. Filled with beautiful descriptions and concise, clear prose, their books speak of romance and the Code of the West. -- Melissa Gray

Like Louis L'Amour, Douglas C. Jones' westerns combine historical accuracy with strong storytelling, though Jones rarely ventures further west than Arkansas. His stories of settling the West are filled with action, adventure, a touch of humor, and marked respect for Indigenous Americans and their traditions. -- Shauna Griffin

Ralph Compton and Louis L'Amour have kept the western genre alive. Their old-fashioned storytelling features gunslingers, cattle drives, outlaws, and more. Both write with respect for human decency and a love of the land. -- Mike Nilsson

Award-winning western writer Elmer Kelton may not provide Louis L'Amour's rough and tumble action in every chapter, but both authors believe that heroes need to settle down and keep the law, not ride on when their job is done. The landscape of the changing West features prominently in their work. -- Shauna Griffin

Cowboys, ranchers, and lawmen collide with horse thieves, Native Americans, and outlaws in these authors' fast-paced, classic westerns. While John D. Nesbitt's work also centers on solving mysteries, he and Louis L'Amour both bring an authentic frontier feel to their work through careful detail, convincing dialogue, and believable plotting. -- Mike Nilsson

Though he wrote mostly thrillers and military adventures, as well as a few Westerns, Alistair MacLean provides the non-stop action that Louis L'Amour's fans crave. Featuring strong heroes (mostly men) who explore new frontiers, his stories also include landscapes described in detail. -- Shauna Griffin

Like Louis L'Amour, prolific western writer Max Brand focuses on action rather than character. While his stories lack the extensive details of western life and landscape familiar to L'Amour's readers, fans who appreciate western adventures might try his fast-paced tales. -- Shauna Griffin

Though his novels lack much physical action, Tony Hillerman's reservation-set contemporary mysteries offer all the details of landscape and tradition that Louis L'Amour fans enjoy. In addition, his respect for the West and for Native Americans and the timeless feel of his stories may appeal to L'Amour fans. -- Shauna Griffin

These authors' works have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "the west (united states) history," "frontier and pioneer life," and "outlaws."

These authors' works have the genre "westerns"; and the subjects "the west (united states) history," "frontier and pioneer life," and "outlaws."