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Craig Johnson

The Cold Dish

If you enjoyed the western setting and the strong-willed protagonist in Marty Burns series, then Craig Johnson's The Cold Dish is a great choice. This book is the first in the Longmire series, which features Sheriff Walt Longmire, a complex and compelling character who faces challenges in a small Wyoming town. The Cold Dish is a gripping mystery with well-developed characters and a vivid sense of place.

Patrick deWitt

The Sisters Brothers

Fans of Marty Burns series will appreciate the dark humor and unique voice in Patrick deWitt's The Sisters Brothers. This novel is a reimagining of the western genre, telling the story of two brothers who are hired guns in the Old West. The Sisters Brothers is a quirky and entertaining read with a surprising amount of heart.

Paulette Jiles

News of the World

Paulette Jiles' News of the World is a moving and beautifully written western that fans of Marty Burns series will enjoy. The novel follows an aging Civil War veteran who is tasked with delivering a young girl across Texas to her family. News of the World is a poignant exploration of the human spirit and the power of connection.

Larry McMurtry

Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove is a classic western that any fan of the genre should read. This epic novel follows a group of cowboys as they drive a herd of cattle from Texas to Montana. Lonesome Dove is a sweeping and ambitious work that explores themes of friendship, love, and the human condition.

Charles Portis

True Grit

If you enjoyed the strong-willed protagonist and the western setting in Marty Burns series, then you'll love Charles Portis' True Grit. This novel follows a young girl who hires a U.S. Marshal to track down her father's killer. True Grit is a classic western that features a memorable heroine and a gripping story.

Glendon Swarthout

The Shootist

Glendon Swarthout's The Shootist is a poignant and thought-provoking western that fans of Marty Burns series will appreciate. The novel follows an aging gunfighter who is dying of cancer and is looking for a way to die with dignity. The Shootist is a powerful exploration of mortality and the human condition.

Walter Van Tilburg Clark

The Ox-Bow Incident

Walter Van Tilburg Clark's The Ox-Bow Incident is a classic western that explores themes of justice and morality. The novel follows a group of men who take the law into their own hands and lynch a man they believe to be a cattle rustler. The Ox-Bow Incident is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will make you question your own beliefs about justice and morality.

Philipp Meyer

The Son

Philipp Meyer's The Son is a sweeping and ambitious western that spans generations of a Texas family. The novel explores themes of violence, power, and the human condition, and features a cast of complex and compelling characters. The Son is a powerful and immersive read that will transport you to the wild and untamed American West.