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Authorby James Patterson
2 Entries
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Start Texas Ranger Series by James Patterson with "Hide and Seek; Black Market", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

Rory Yates, a former Texas Ranger, investigates crimes across the Lone Star State.

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Start with "Hide and Seek; Black Market" and follow the publication order below.

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Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

Hide and Seek; Black Market

Pub: 1999

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2

Texas Outlaw

Pub: 2020

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From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Rory Yates believes being a Texas Ranger is about justice, but all of that changes when he is brought to a small southern town to help uncover the mysteries behind a local woman's death—only to discover corruption and lies. Texas Ranger Rory Yates is not keen for hero status. But it's unavoidable once his girlfriend, country singer Willow Dawes, writes a song about his bravery. Rory escapes his newfound fame when he's sent to the remote West Texas town of Rio Lobo, a municipality with two stoplights. And now, according to the Chief of Police, it has one too many Texas Rangers. Rio Lobo Detective Ariana Delgado is the one who requested Rory, and the only person who believes a local councilwoman's seemingly accidental death is a murder. Then Rory begins to uncover a tangle of small-town secrets, favors, and lies as crooked as Texas law is straight. To get to the truth before more people die, Rory is forced to take liberties with the investigation. The next ballad of Rory Yates may not be about a hero, but rather an outlaw song.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Texas Ranger Series in?

Start with "Hide and Seek; Black Market" (1999) and follow the publication order listed on this page.

How many books are in Texas Ranger Series?

2 main books, published 1999–2020.