Hank the Cowdog
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The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
by John R. Erickson
Part 1 of the Hank the Cowdog series
The popular Hank the Cowdog series is based on the humorous antics of the canine Head of Ranch Security. In this first book, Hank and his little buddy, Drover, set out to solve a series of baffling murders on the ranch. Is Hank a suspect? An Outlaw? Can he clear his good name?
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The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
by John R. Erickson
Part 2 of the Hank the Cowdog series
The second book in the Hank the Cowdog series opens with Hank defending the ranch against the attack of a Silver Monster Bird. Later he is stricken with the dreaded disease, Eye-Crosserosis, and unless he can find a cure for this dangerous condition, his position as Head of Ranch Security is at stake! In his quest for the cure, Hank visits the cave of a witchy little owl named Madame Moonshine, and some crazy adventures follow.
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It's A Dog's Life
by John R. Erickson
Part 3 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank's third adventure opens with Hank in trouble again, so he heads to town to make a surprise visit to his sister, Maggie. Sounds innocent enough, but while in town, Hank contracts a mysterious case of "soap hydrophobia" - and ends up in the dog pound! Will he find a way out?
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Murder in the Middle Pasture
by John R. Erickson
Part 4 of the Hank the Cowdog series
The fourth book in the Hank the Cowdog series, Murder in the Middle Pasture, begins with a baffling new mystery - the death of a calf on the ranch, and, as Head of Ranch Security, Hank must go on a very dangerous mission to spy on the coyote village and arrest the murderer. However, a pack of wild dogs soon complicates the plot, and it takes all of Hank's deductive powers to solve this one!
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Faded Love
by John R. Erickson
Part 5 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Heading into the wild outback, Hank goes in search of his true love, the charming Miss Beulah. Hank is sure he can win Beulah's heart - but first he'll need the help of a powerful aphrodisiac.
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
by John R. Erickson
Part 6 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Who - or what - has been killing the chickens? And, more importantly, what is Ranch Security going to do about it? These are the critical questions in the sixth adventure of Hank the Cowdog. A fiendish murderer is loose on the ranch, and never before has Hank followed so many clues or interrogated more suspects. Every character in the book turns out to be a suspect - including Hank himself. Can he solve the crime and prove his innocence before he is relieved of his command...and condemned?
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The Curse of the Incredible Priceless Corncob
by John R. Erickson
Part 7 of the Hank the Cowdog series
As the proud new owner of a Priceless Corncob, Hank knows that being rich can change your life. But does it mean giving up his position as Head of Ranch Security?
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The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse
by John R. Erickson
Part 8 of the Hank the Cowdog series
When it comes to dealing with Tuerto, the one-eyed stud horse from the next ranch over, Hank's usual approach is not to approach him at all. But when Tuerto breaks loose and charges Little Alfred and his cousins, it's up to Hank to save them.
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The Case of the Halloween Ghost
by John R. Erickson
Part 9 of the Hank the Cowdog series
It's Halloween, and strange things are happening on the ranch. When darkness falls, Drover reports that he has seen a witch, a ghost, a pirate, and two skeletons on Slim's front porch . . . and, these terrifying creatures were saying something about "Tricker Trees." Can Hank and Drover solve the mystery--before they get too spooked?
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Every Dog Has His Day
by John R. Erickson
Part 10 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank is literally at the end of his rope in his tenth adventure. It's roundup time at the ranch and Hank is left behind, tied to a post, while a high-bred border collie named Bennie takes Hank's place and runs the show. How can Hank restore himself as Head of Ranch Security and reclaim his fame and fortune?
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Lost in the Dark Unchanted Forest
by John R. Erickson
Part 11 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Little Alfred is having a hard time accepting his new baby sister, Molly. Hank tries to give him some advice, but Alfred decides to run away from home. It's up to Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, to save Alfred from the coyotes, bobcats, and other monsters that lurk in the "dark unchanted forest."
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The Case of the Fiddle-Playing Fox
by John R. Erickson
Part 12 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Someone or something has been robbing eggs from the chicken house. Hank stakes out the chicken house and, to his surprise, sees a fiddle-playing fox hop in with the hens, play them some hot fiddle music, and then accept several fresh eggs as his payment! Instead of arresting Frankie the Fox, Hank joins forces with him to try and win the heart of Beulah the Collie.
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The Wounded Buzzard on Christmas Eve
by John R. Erickson
Part 13 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Accompanying Slim and Little Alfred into town on a Christmas shopping trip, Hank and Drover run into a wounded buzzard and a gang of toughs so mean and heartless, they begin to wonder they'll ever make it back to the ranch.
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Hank the Cowdog and Monkey Business
by John R. Erickson
Part 14 of the Hank the Cowdog series
A convoy of circus trucks is passing through the ranch. The last truck in the column hits a bump and a large red box falls off and comes to rest in the pasture. Hank and Drover investigate the box and discover that it contains a circus monkey. Pete advises Hank not to open it, but Hank's curiosity gets the best of him. What follows is fun and adventure.
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The Case of the Missing Cat
by John R. Erickson
Part 15 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank makes a foolish bet with his archenemy, Pete the Barncat, that he can catch the Lumberpile Bunny. He loses the wager, his job, his pride, and even his gunny sack bed under the gas tanks. Hank begins to plot revenge. He must dispose of the cat. That sounds simple, but, without Pete, Hank discovers scrap time has lost all its joy and meaning.
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Lost in the Blinded Blizzard
by John R. Erickson
Part 16 of the Hank the Cowdog series
A terrible winter storm strikes the Texas Panhandle. Down at Slim's place, Hank and Drover listen to the wind howling outside, watching the snow pile up outside. The phone rings. It's High Loper. Baby Molly has a bad cough and needs medicine. Can Hank go out into the blizzard and make it all the way to Headquarters with the cough medicine? Or, will he be captured and eaten by Rip and Snort?
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The Case of the Hooking Bull
by John R. Erickson
Part 18 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Against her better judgment, Sally May leaves the ranch in Slim's care. While Slim naps, Hank and Little Alfred subject strawberry ice cream to rigorous product testing and then go for a ride in a mysterious spaceship. But, it's when Slim finally awakens that their adventures really begin. Hank saves Slim from sure death, endures a terrible whipping from the Hooking Bull, and much, much more.
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The Case of the Midnight Rustler
by John R. Erickson
Part 19 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Wonder if cattle rustlers still exist? Well, they do. Hank and Slim go on a camping trip to see if they can catch the mysterious stranger who is stealing calves. Hank devours all of Slim's camp meat (weenies) and chews the tent rope in half during a thunderstorm. Slim gets soaked, but fortunately he never figures out why the rope broke.
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The Phantom in the Mirror
by John R. Erickson
Part 20 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Pete warns Hank that a stray dog has invaded the ranch and is lurking inside the machine shed. Naturally, Hank goes to investigate, and sure enough, he finds the Phantom Dog-in an old mirror stored in the machine shed. But then Drover looks into the same mirror and sees a "Handsome Prince." Holy smokes, it appears that two dogs have invaded the ranch!
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The Case of the Vampire Cat
by John R. Erickson
Part 21 of the Hank the Cowdog series
When Hank, Slim, Drover, and Little Alfred head over to the Hodge's place to feed the cattle, Hank encounters the weirdest cat he's ever seen. Then, when Hank gets bumped out of the back of the Cammo-Stealth army truck, Mary D. Cat is the only one around to help keep Rip and Snort at bay. Will Slim realize Hank is missing in action? Is Mary D. Cat really a vampire? Or could it be-gulp-that she's a good cat after all?
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The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting
by John R. Erickson
Part 22 of the Hank the Cowdog series
While Slim and Loper are away from the ranch for three days, Hank suffers from...is it a double bumblebee sting, or much worse? It falls upon Sally May to nurse the stricken Hank back to health. Her patience and compassion are seriously tested, while the afflicted Hank endures humiliation at the hands of Pete, Wallace and Junior, and an insulting veterinarian. Does Sally May care after all?
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Moonlight Madness
by John R. Erickson
Part 23 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Slim rescues an orphan raccoon, and much to Hank's dismay, everyone on the ranch is enchanted with the "cute" baby coon with the beady little eyes and amazing little hands. Yet, little do they know that every time midnight rolls around, Eddy the Rac is seized with uncontrollable fits and it's Hank's responsibility to guard the crafty masked bandit every moment! Soon Hank finds himself teaming up with Eddy to liberate the poor "singing" cookies.
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The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado
by John R. Erickson
Part 25 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank and Drover must deal with all sorts of strange phenomena. They must defend the ranch against an attack of the terrible Charlie Monsters and a polka-dot midget. Then they must gather every ounce of courage they have to save the ranch from the Swirling Killer Tornado.
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The Case of the Kidnapped Collie
by John R. Erickson
Part 26 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Quail season has started, and Plato the Birddog is impressing the lovely Miss Beulah with his pointing ability. So, Hank tries to impress her with some bird work of his own by chasing a flock of noisy, wild turkeys away from the house. However, Sally May had been watching the turkeys, and that means that Hank is in deep trouble. But, in the middle of all of this, Beulah gets kidnapped by Scraunch. Can Hank save her?
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The Case of the Night-Stalking Bone Monster
by John R. Erickson
Part 27 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank finds himself the proud owner of three precious steak bones, and so he decides to protect his fortune by burying them in Sally May's garden. However, shortly after he meets Dog Pound Ralph, he returns to the garden and discovers that the bones are gone! He finds an empty Vienna sausage can in each hole. A night-stalking bone monster is loose on the ranch!
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The Mopwater Files
by John R. Erickson
Part 28 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank discovers an elixir that gives him a huge burst of energy - Sally May's bucket of root stimulator. It gave him such a kick, he challenges Rufus, the Doberman Pincher to a fight, only to discover that, in the meantime, Sally May has filled the bucket with mopwater! Big trouble for the Head of Ranch Security.
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The Case of the Haystack Kitties
by John R. Erickson
Part 30 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank has his paws full when he discovers a mother cat and six kittens trespassing in a haystack on his very own ranch. (Have we mentioned that cowdogs don't like cats?) Join Hank as he is trapped in a runaway pickup, surrounded by a herd of stray cats, and forced to battle a raging bull. Can Hank stop the cats from taking over his ranch?
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The Case of the Vanishing Fishhook
by John R. Erickson
Part 31 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank's day begins defending the ranch against a vicious one-eyed robot. After that exhausting morning, Hank supervises Little Alfred's fishing trip. That routine expedition turns into a first-class crisis when Hank reels in more than he bargained for. A vanishing fishhook? Is there hope for Hank, or is it curtains for our hero?
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The Garbage Monster from Outer Space
by John R. Erickson
Part 32 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Someone has been raiding Sally May's garbage barrels! Hank knows the crime is the work of a notorious gang of raccoons, but in a tragic case of mistaken identity, the Head of Ranch Security is himself forced to take the heat. Even more trouble lies ahead. Rip and Snort, the good-for-nothing coyote brothers, are planning to pull an even bigger job. Not only is Hank powerless to stop them, he's forced to fight on the side of evil and must contend with terrifying forces!
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The Case of the Measled Cowboy
by John R. Erickson
Part 33 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Sally May and Loper head off to visit the relatives, leaving Slim in charge of Little Alfred. Hank's sure trouble will come knocking. First, Slim is struck down with the measles. Then a blizzard hits the ranch, trapping them in the house with no heat or electricity. Somehow, Hank's got to find a way to get them out of this mess...before they're snowed in for good!
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Slim's Goodbye
by John R. Erickson
Part 34 of the Hank the Cowdog series
When the ranch falls on hard times in the winter, Slim the cowboy decides not to be a burden. Slim packs up and hits the road in search of another job. Hank and Drover hitch a ride, thinking they're headed for town. Are they going to Canada? Are those penguins by the road? Will Hank have to get a new job as Head of Chicken Security? Hank and Drover find themselves stuck on Slim's porch in the cold.
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The Case of the Raging Rottweiler
by John R. Erickson
Part 36 of the Hank the Cowdog series
There's a raging rottweiler named Bruiser loose on the ranch, and it's up to Hank to teach this visiting pooch some manners. It's rumored that Bruiser is all talk and no action. However, when he attacks a defenseless fawn, Hank's not so sure. Does Hank have what it takes to put this crazy canine in his place? Or are Hank's dog days numbered?
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The Case of the Deadly Ha-Ha Game
by John R. Erickson
Part 37 of the Hank the Cowdog series
When Hank finds himself up against Rip and Snort, the coyote brothers, he knows he has to do something fast. Hank unleashes his secret weapon, the Deadly Ha-Ha Game. The plan seems to work like a charm, but then Hank and his sidekick Drover find that even they cannot resist the lure of this deadly game. What happens next is no laughing matter! Is there such a thing as too much laughter?
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The Case of the Missing Birddog
by John R. Erickson
Part 40 of the Hank the Cowdog series
On the first day of quail season Plato, the Bird Dog, is missing. At first, Hank is willing to let him stay lost. But when Beulah pleads for help, Hank caves in and takes off in search of Plato. Before he can catch a scent of the spotted bird dog, he finds himself face-to-face with an angry mother hog and her litter. Can Hank's quick wits help him out of this fix? Or will he become hog meat?
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The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree
by John R. Erickson
Part 41 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank and Drover are just beginning an investigation when a pirate suddenly appears on the front porch! They soon realize that the pirate is just Little Alfred in disguise. Alfred chooses Hank as his first mate, and Hank enthusiastically agrees to be hoisted up into the tree-house pirate ship...then remembers dogs don't belong in trees! Can Hank survive his adventure on the high seas and return to shore in one piece?
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The Case of Twisted Kitty
by John R. Erickson
Part 43 of the Hank the Cowdog series
It's winter in the Texas Panhandle, and the ranch is covered in snow and ice. Hank decides to follow Pete the Barncat's advice and bravely escorts Sally May's car down the slick road. Before Hank realizes what's happening, Sally May's car skids into a snowdrift-and she is angrier than ever! And who does she blame but Hank! Is this just another stroke of bad luck for poor old Hank-or is it a malicious plot laid by his arch nemesis, Pete?
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The Dungeon of Doom
by John R. Erickson
Part 44 of the Hank the Cowdog series
It's Hank's job to clear the ranch of all intruders--and that includes gophers. But when Hank's efforts causes a stampede in the middle of the cattle roundup, Loper decides that he wants Hank to learn some manners, so he's sending him to--gulp!--Obedience School. To Hank, this sounds like torture, complete with dank dungeons, torches burning on the walls, and menacing instructors who wield the rules of etiquette like weapons. Will he survive?
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The Case of the Falling Sky
by John R. Erickson
Part 45 of the Hank the Cowdog series
When Hank hears a rumor that the sky is going to fall from the ranch's resident rooster, he is naturally a bit skeptical. But then a report from Pete the Barncat and a strange dream seem to support the theory, and Hank realizes that he'd better take the threat seriously! So Hank decides that he'll do whatever it takes to prevent the sky from falling on his beloved ranch. Even if it means getting into trouble with Sally May (again)...
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The Case of the Tricky Trap
by John R. Erickson
Part 46 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Someone has been stealing feed out of the feed shed, and Hank knows that it's his job to do whatever he can to help nab the culprit. Slim sets a live-animal trap in the shed, and Hank checks it in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, the trap is a little trickier than Hank anticipated, and in the process of his investigation Hank manages to get himself...well...trapped. Can Hank find a way out of this sticky situation?
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The Case of the Tender Cheeping Chickies
by John R. Erickson
Part 47 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank runs into a dispute with a giant bullfrog over the Emerald Pond. Then, there's a battle with a...Monster. It's too scary to tell what kind of monster it is! However, things get really tough when Hank is entrusted with the job of guarding Little Alfred's soon-to-be prize-winning chicks. They're cute, but they also look delicious! Will Hank be able to put aside his doggie instincts or will his appetite finally get the best of him?
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The Case of the Monkey Burglar
by John R. Erickson
Part 48 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Sally May takes the family on a vacation, but there's never a dull moment on the ranch. Hank learns about a tool thief on the loose who uses a monkey to help him do his dirty work. And before long, Hank finds himself face-to-face with the pilfering primate! Can Hank catch the criminals, or will the crooks make a monkey out of him?
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The Case of the Most Ancient Bone
by John R. Erickson
Part 50 of the Hank the Cowdog series
This is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill ranch intrigue. No sir, this is a real, honest-to-goodness archaeological adventure! When an old friend of Slim's starts an archaeological dig near the ranch, it doesn't take long before little Alfred gets caught up in the excitement. And once Alfred manages to get himself invited to the dig, it isn't long before Hank follows. Hank finds himself face-to-face with the most ancient of bones-a huge bison bone that Hank just knows has been aged to delicious perfection. Hank should be protecting the bone, but can he keep his doggie instincts at bay and uphold his position as Head of Ranch Security? Will the most ancient of bones get the best of Hank?
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The Case of the Blazing Sky
by John R. Erickson
Part 51 of the Hank the Cowdog series
In this latest installment to the Hank the Cowdog series, the weather on Hank's west Texas ranch is hot and dry. So dry, in fact, that they've got to be on the lookout for prairie fires. So Hank bravely takes on the role of Head of Fire Safety and gets to work. But patrolling for fires is dull, and it's hard to do on an empty stomach. Despite a minor culinary distraction, though, Hank-through grit and determination-is able to keep focused on the job. And it's a good thing he does, because sure enough, things on the ranch start to heat up...
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The Quest fort the Great White Quail
by John R. Erickson
Part 52 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Everyone knows that a dog's gotta chew what a dog's gotta chew. But when Hank's doggie urges have him chomping on plastic-including Little Alfred's toy truck- Hank knows he's got to get things under control. Then Beulah-the long-eared lady dog of his dreams-shows up at the ranch, and Hank is thrilled. At last, he thinks, she's finally given up her infatuation with Plato the Bird Dog. But it turns out that Plato is missing, and Beulah wants Hank to help find him. Can he put his doggie dreams aside and do the right thing? And will hunting for Plato help with his chewing problem? It's all in a day's work for everyone's favorite Head of Ranch Security!
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Drover's Secret Life
by John R. Erickson
Part 53 of the Hank the Cowdog series
For twenty-five years, readers have enjoyed watching Drover, Hank's trusty sidekick try to finagle himself out of every dangerous situation that arises on the ranch. But what happened before Drover came to the ranch? Well, it's all here - from his early days as runt of the litter, through his fruitless search for a job, to his ultimate position as Hank's right-paw man.
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The Case of the Dinosaur Birds
by John R. Erickson
Part 54 of the Hank the Cowdog series
It's scrap day on the ranch-a glorious day for Hank, his sidekick, Drover, and Pete the Barncat. But when two very unusual-looking creatures fly overhead, the glorious day takes a sudden turn for the worse. Suddenly the scraps have vanished, and the Head of Ranch Security finds himself dealing with an invasion by a couple of ancient dinosaur birds! There's never a dull moment when Hank the Cowdog is around!
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The Case of the Secret Weapon
by John R. Erickson
Part 55 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank the Cowdog is at it again! There's a burglar on the loose, and he's robbing houses with the help of a super-sneaky, superstinky secret weapon. As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows it's his job to protect the ranch and all the buildings on it. So when a suspicious character comes sniffing around Slim's bachelor shack, Hank heads right into action. But does Hank have what it takes to save the day-even after getting caught?
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The Case of the Coyote Invasion
by John R. Erickson
Part 56 of the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank's in trouble again, but when he tries to apologize to Sally May, she just doesn't get the message. Before Hank has a chance to convince her, he learns that the ranch is being targeted for a major invasion from the dreaded coyotes. Does Hank have what it takes to save his reputation and protect the ranch?