Buchanan Calls the Shots

Buchanan #15

by Jonas Ward

Book by Ward, Jonas

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

A pseudonym used by William Ard. House name from 1960 to 1986.

In 1956, hardboiled writer William Ard turned his pen westward and introduced one of the genre’s most enduring characters: Thomas Buchanan, better known as just “Buchanan,” a drifter as likeable as he is deadly. The first novel in the series was called The Name’s Buchanan and appeared under the pseudonym “Jonas Ward.”

Only the first 6 books in the series were written by Ard, and the last, Buchanan on the Prod, was completed by Robert Silverberg.

After Ard's death in 1960 "Jonas Ward" became a house name. Brian Garfield did one and then William R. Cox took over the series and it continued until 1986.

Reviews

[John Peel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tom Buchanan is a peaceable man, but it seems like everyone wants to hand him trouble. An old friend, Lu Lacy, wants his help to drive a herd of cattle to Dodge City, and he agrees. The problem is that a crook named Demetrius also wants the herd - and Lu. And he has gunmen on his payroll that would only be too happy to deal with Buchanan. If they can...

Buchanan books are always a great deal of fun, and this one is no exception. Action, humor and intrigue abound. Enjoy!