Book 51

With the threat of prairie fires looming, security expert Hank the Cowdog takes on extra duties as Head of Fire Safety, while trying to resist the mouth-watering hens in Sally May's chicken house.

Book 52

At the request of his beloved Beulah the collie, Hank the Cowdog puts aside his urge to chew plastic and sets off in search of his nemesis, Plato the wayward bird dog.

Book 53

Drover's Secret Life

by John R. Erickson

Published 19 March 2009
What was Hank's trusty sidekick Drover's life like before he came to the ranch? It's all here, from his early days as runt of the litter through his fruitless search for a job to his ultimate position as Hank's right-paw man.

Book 54

Unaware that his nemesis Pete the Barncat is playing yet another prank on him, Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, tries to save the world from "terradogtail" dinosaur birds armed with bacon-stealing laser tongs.

Book 55


Book 56

When Hank the Cowdog hears reports that coyotes are planning to go after the chickens, he manages to resist the temptation to join them and instead thwarts their attack, earning Sally May's forgiveness, and persuading Loper to stop feeding him Cheapo brand dog food.

Book 56

The Coyote Invasion

by John R. Erickson

Published 24 June 2010

Book 57


Book 57

Hank and Drover are excited when a quick nap in the back of Slim's pickup turns into a trip to town. But the excitement turns to drama when they find themselves at the livestock show-and Drover decides to take off to visit his mother. Can Hank track down his faithful sidekick before Slim heads back to the ranch? Or is he off on a wild goose chase?

Book 58

When an odd turn of events brings a parrot to the ranch, Hank ignores the mimicking bird and struggles to keep up with Sally May and Loper's persistent requests to bark louder and dig up the flowers.

Book 59


Book 60

The Big Question

by John R. Erickson

Published 11 October 2012

Book 61


Book 62

The Ghost of Rabbits Past

by John R. Erickson

Published 22 October 2013
Drover is Catnipped! Talk about a rude awakening! Things go from bad to worse when Hank and Drover wake up in the wee hours of the morning to a full-fledged invasion of the ranch. It's the coyotes, and they're set on making a take out dinner of the resident cat, Pete. But, when Hank does Pete a favor, things take a even more unexpected turn. The coyotes catch sight of Drover and decide to kidnap him instead! In the blink of an eye, little Drover is taken prisoner, and that means the Hank only has one day to figure out how to get him back before the coyotes make Drover their evening meal. Can Hank manage to get Slim to understand the situation, or will he have to go it alone? Or, will he get help from a very unexpected ally?

Book 63


Book 64

Slim must complete Uncle Johnny's "little job"--Which has become more complicated than Slim signed up for--and race home in time to patch things up with Miss Viola, or their engagement may be over.

Book 65


Book 66


Book 67

Wagons West

by John R. Erickson

Published 28 March 2016

Book 68

The Secret Pledge

by John R. Erickson

Published 10 October 2016