John R Erickson

The story that starts the series. Hank is accused of murder, and in a fit of dispair he resigns his position as Head of Ranch Security. Join in the fun and misadventures as crime is solved.

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...

Nobody on the ranch has seen a drought like the one this summer, ponds have dried up, the creek is down, and the cows are kicking up dust. Then there is a prairie fire. There is a desperate need for rain, and Pete the Barncat is trying to ruin Loper's birthday.

In "The Case of the Midnight Rustler" someone has been stealing calves from Uncle Johnny's pasture, and it's up to Hank and Slim to stop it. They set up camp in the field just north of the canyon. But before the rustlers even make an appearance, Hank must overcome poisoned weenies, weather a run-in with a larger than life guard dog, and survive a tussle with the coyote brothers. In "The Phantom in the Mirror" Pete the Barncat starts a rumor about...

Hank the Cowdog quits his job as head of ranch security and travels in search of adventure and romance.

The original adventures of Hank the Cowdog: While investigating a murder on the ranch, Hank finds himself the number one suspect. The further adventures of Hank the Cowdog: Hank conducts defensive maneuvers against an attacking silver monster bird.

Hank the Cowdog's adventures include being trapped in a runaway pickup truck and later discovering a nest of trespassing stray cats in a haystack.

Loper wants Hank to learn some manners, so he's sending him to obedience school.

Hank and Little Alfred get into trouble while playing pirates.