Charles Ray

year in books

Charles Ray’s Followers (153)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
Bee
Bee
1,585 books | 1,226 friends

Donna E...
374 books | 875 friends

Jeri Wa...
1,049 books | 477 friends

Sherry ...
5,640 books | 2,676 friends

Shellie...
120 books | 5,368 friends

Jo Jenner
1,225 books | 1,147 friends

Mehreen...
380 books | 846 friends

Susanne...
905 books | 2,763 friends

More friends…

Charles Ray

Goodreads Author


Born
in Center, Texas, The United States
Website

Twitter

Genre

Influences

Member Since
June 2010

URL


I've been writing since my teens. In addition to writing for several newspapers and magazines in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa, I've written two books on leadership and a number of fiction works. I'm also a published poet, photographer, and artist. I write in several genres, reflecting my broad reading tastes. I spent 20 years in the army, retiring in 1982 and becoming a diplomat. I've worked in about 10 countries and traveled to about 30 more, mining each for material to write about. ...more

To ask Charles Ray questions, please sign up.

Popular Answered Questions

Charles Ray Nick and Nora Charles. They are from the age of noir fiction, my all-time favorite genre. In addition, I liked the light-hearted banter they engaged i…moreNick and Nora Charles. They are from the age of noir fiction, my all-time favorite genre. In addition, I liked the light-hearted banter they engaged in.(less)
Charles Ray How do I get 'Second Chance," or do I already have it in my queue. I've a long queue of books to review and if I've received this one and it's somewhe…moreHow do I get 'Second Chance," or do I already have it in my queue. I've a long queue of books to review and if I've received this one and it's somewhere, I'll look for it. If not, please tell me how to get it.(less)
Average rating: 4.4 · 18,961 ratings · 415 reviews · 557 distinct worksSimilar authors
Mountain Man (Caleb Johnson...

4.27 avg rating — 601 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Last Wagon Train (Caleb...

4.34 avg rating — 511 ratings
Rate this book
Clear rating
Menace In The Mountain Mist...

4.27 avg rating — 510 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Back To Bear Creek (Caleb J...

4.30 avg rating — 503 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man...

4.38 avg rating — 484 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man...

4.48 avg rating — 367 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man...

4.41 avg rating — 347 ratings
Rate this book
Clear rating
Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man...

4.35 avg rating — 269 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man...

4.33 avg rating — 259 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man...

4.41 avg rating — 247 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
More books by Charles Ray…

My new author web site

I finally bowed to the inevitable and paid to have my own web site and my own domain. I still have a lot of content to add (purchase links to all my books, for one), but it's up and running, so please drop over and check it out.

charlesray-author.com
http://charlesray-author.com/
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on July 17, 2017 04:06 Tags: author-site, book-promotion, web-site
Back To Bear Creek Menace In The Mountain Mist Mountain Man Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man... The Last Wagon Train Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man... Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man...
(9 books)
by
4.35 avg rating — 3,786 ratings

The Avenging Angel Vengeance Is Mine Hot Lead, Cold Steel Hell  in the High Country The Last Stage Heading To M... Heartbreak Ridge Shootout The Last Gunfighter Standing
(10 books)
by
4.46 avg rating — 574 ratings

Treasure in the High Sierras Lincoln Croft: Treasure Hun... Lincoln Croft: Treasure Hun... Lincoln Croft: Treasure Hun... Lincoln Croft: Treasure Hun... Lincoln Croft: Treasure Hun...
(6 books)
by
4.34 avg rating — 268 ratings

Buffalo Soldier: Peacekeepers Buffalo Soldier: Renegade Buffalo Soldier: Chasing Gh... Buffalo Soldier: Family Feud Buffalo Soldier: Mob Justice Buffalo Soldier: Battle at ... Buffalo Soldier: Escort Duty
(10 books)
by
4.44 avg rating — 125 ratings

Draw Fast... Or Die! Cry Of The Raven Bullet for a Bad Man Showdown at High Noon
(4 books)
by
4.58 avg rating — 90 ratings

More series by Charles Ray…
Heretic: Jesus Ch...
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
A Clash Of Colors...
Charles Ray is currently reading
by Charles Ray (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
How To Write West...
Charles Ray is currently reading
by Charles Ray (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 

Charles’s Recent Updates

Charles Ray rated a book really liked it
The Eternal Tide by Cameron O'Brien
Rate this book
Clear rating
Deor, a young woman of Alcyone, chafes under the brutal occupation of the Meropans. Then, she learns that she is the reincarnation of a young woman named Lore, who lived on the planet Nebra, which was attacked and destroyed by Remus. Additionally, sh ...more
Charles Ray rated a book liked it
Joe Walker by Martha Ture
Rate this book
Clear rating
A fascinating story that mixes history and fiction. Interesting characters in compelling situations that not only hold a reader's interest, while at the same time exposing the reader to the history of the period. My only criticism is that the story i ...more
Charles Ray is currently reading
Heretic by Catherine Nixey
Rate this book
Clear rating
Charles Ray finished reading
Chester A. Arthur by Charles Ray
Rate this book
Clear rating
Charles Ray has read
Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 7-9 by Werner Stejskal
Rate this book
Clear rating
Charles Ray has read
Liquid Cool by Austin Dragon
Rate this book
Clear rating
Charles Ray has read
Oliver and Jumpy by Werner Stejskal
Rate this book
Clear rating
Charles Ray has read
The Vane-Martin Conundrum by Phillip Strang
Rate this book
Clear rating
Charles Ray has read
Inside Moves by Walter Danley
Rate this book
Clear rating
More of Charles's books…
Quotes by Charles Ray  (?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)

“Art is the bridge across the gap between peoples and cultures. Writing is one of the arts that can help link people.”
Charles Ray, Dead Men Don't Answer

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics posts views last activity  
Bargain Basement: Free Mystery Jan 4 - 8 1 22 Jan 04, 2013 01:40PM  
Bargain Basement: Hot Mystery Free! February 9 - 13 1 19 Feb 05, 2013 05:15AM  
Bargain Basement: Kindle Mystery 'Free!' for five days starting tomorrow! 2 43 Feb 09, 2013 07:25PM  
Bargain Basement: Free mystery Aug. 10 - 14! 1 15 Aug 05, 2013 05:45AM  
Author's Corner : New Al Pennyback mystery available! 1 2 Jul 07, 2014 01:19PM  
Authors & Reviewers: FRONTIER JUSTICE: Reviews Wanted 1 9 Oct 03, 2014 03:58PM  
Western Authors &...: Free Kindle Book 1 16 Nov 12, 2014 11:52AM  
Cozy Mysteries : This topic has been closed to new comments. Title and Author Game, Round 2 15570 1206 Mar 21, 2016 09:15AM  
Cozy Mysteries : This topic has been closed to new comments. Mystery ABC's, Round 2 12168 1134 Mar 21, 2016 12:30PM  
Cozy Mysteries : This topic has been closed to new comments. Title and Author game, Round 3 13653 559 Apr 03, 2017 09:53AM  
“Art is the bridge across the gap between peoples and cultures. Writing is one of the arts that can help link people.”
Charles Ray, Dead Men Don't Answer

“You cannot go back and make a new start, but you can start now and make a new ending”
Michelle Cohen Corasanti, The Almond Tree

“Hatred is self-punishment. Do you think they're feeling bad because you hate them?”
Michelle Cohen Corasanti, The Almond Tree

83561 Bargain Basement — 8256 members — last activity Dec 19, 2025 12:15AM
Join the Bargain Basement club for Freebies, bargains, reviews, and giveaways.
25x33 Q&A with Charles Ray — 12 members — last activity Aug 02, 2012 06:48AM
...June 29, 2012 to August 29, 2012...Charles Ray will be available to answer questions about his published works, his writing style, and the world of ...more
100593 Western Authors & Readers — 413 members — last activity Nov 14, 2025 05:50AM
The western genre is a niche, and this is the place to gather. Where authors & readers can find each other, and talk about what's new. Post your wes ...more
99986 Modern Good Reads — 6766 members — last activity Dec 03, 2025 05:41AM
Modern Good Reads connects readers with books, authors, & challenges. We want to chat, inform, & provide events & discussions, a home for readers and ...more
25350 THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB — 6692 members — last activity 3 hours, 55 min ago
ALL GENRE COMMUNITY OF BOOK LOVERS-Perfect for those interested in good books of any genre, film and lively discussion!- from current fiction, thrille ...more
233 ¡ POETRY ! — 22597 members — last activity Dec 19, 2025 04:08PM
No pretensions: just poetry. Stop by, recommend books, offer up poems (excerpted), tempt us, taunt us, tell us what to read and where to go (to read ...more
79189 Author's Corner — 339 members — last activity Nov 30, 2025 01:35PM
Writers, list your works here, by genre and title. Maybe some readers will peruse without being offended by spam. Please use the appropriate genre fol ...more
103713 Authors & Reviewers — 10806 members — last activity 2 hours, 42 min ago
A&R is about helping authors promote their books. If you are a reviewer or a blogger, and you don't mind writing a honest review, then come and join u ...more
58333 Dark Regions Press readers and news — 133 members — last activity Jul 23, 2024 08:09AM
This is a group dedicated to news and topics revolving around publishing company Dark Regions Press, in business since 1985. Dark Regions Press spec ...more
224672 Virtual Book Launch — 91 members — last activity Nov 16, 2022 09:45AM
Announce and/or hear of new book launches.
More of Charles’s groups…
Comments (showing 1-4)    post a comment »
dateDown arrow    newest »

message 4: by James

James Moushon Hi.

I’d like to introduce myself. Besides being the author of the Jonathon Stones Mystery Series, I am a strong Author's Advocate. I write articles highlighting other authors books. Also, I do author interviews and post them on my blogs. Thanks for friending me.

HBS Author's Spotlight - https://bit.ly/QVEMix
Indie Author's Corner - http://bit.ly/TauYkJ

James Moushon


Charles Ray I'm now a Book Vetter Reviewer.


Charles Ray Same here.


message 1: by C.J.

C.J. Heck C.J. Heck C.J. Heck

Hello Charles,

It's such a pleasure having you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes!

My warmest regards,
CJ


back to top