Books with author J.R. Erickson

The 65th adventure from Hank the Cowdog! Hank the Cowdog has seen dry summers in his years as the Head of Ranch Security, but nobody on the ranch has seen a drought like this. Ponds have dried up, the creek is down to a trickle, pastures have turned to burned toast, and the cows are kicking up clouds of dust. Then, to top it all off, Pete the Barncat hatches a dastardly plot to ruin Loper's birthday! The last thing the cowboys need is a prairie fire, but that's what they get, and it begins to look like the next roundup might be their last. What the ranch really needs is a good rain to bring back the grass . . . and Loper's good mood!

A damsel in distress... Hank couldn't be more thrilled when Beulah the Collie comes to the ranch looking for help. It turns out her beau, Plato the Bird Dog, has wandered off in search of the elusive Great White Quail. With Plato out of the picture, Hank is convinced that he'll finally be able to win Beulah's affections. So he takes up the mission, hoping to score some points with his beloved. But when his search turns up some very unexpected results, Hank's got to forget winning Beulah's heart and worry about saving his hide! Plato the Bird Dog sings The Sunbeam Song, and there's a song about Chewing Plastic in this hilarious adventure for the whole family.

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 in the line of fire?

The revolution didn't begin with Daria Novotny. But she damn well intends to finish it.A retaliatory strike by Ardica City's corrupt military leaves Graves splintered and near-defeated. The survivors must attempt to make good their escape and rescue those still trapped on the city-ship. But their leaders are desperately faking it in hopes of making it, friendships are unraveling, and the odds are stacked against them.Revolution continues L. E. Erickson’s Graves series, a cyberpunk dystopian thriller that moves at a breakneck pace toward a harrowing conclusion. Love, blood, and guts—what more could you ask for?

Come share in the adventures of the Crooked Lake Kids as Sam, Andy, Hailey, Emma, and Danny unravel crazy mysteries, help others in need, and have a lot of fun along the way! Join them in their secret clubhouse in the north woods, and as they are “transported” from one fascinating location to the next. In this, their first adventure, “Red Dog” Sun, the kids discover an amazing new friend who jumps right out of Native American folklore into real life! They never would have imagined their new friend would be a life saver.

As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows that it's his job to clear the ranch of any unwanted visitors--and that includes gophers. But when his efforts to rid the yard of one of those pesky critters cause a stampede in the middle of a round-up, Loper decides that he's had it. It's high time Hank learned some manners. Our hero is going to ...gulp! ...Obedience School. Hank can just picture it: dank dungeons, torches burning on the walls, and menacing instructors who wield manners like weapons. How will he ever survive?Hank sings Where Were We? and Slim sings Hank's Going to School.

Get ready for laughs when you listen to these excerpts from ten of Hank's stories. They are performed like an old-time radio show with sound effects and each character has its own unique voice! You will hear Hank as he bargains for a priceless corncob, learns about manners from Wallace the Buzzard, runs into Rip and Snort the coyote brothers, taunts a raging rottweiler, gets into trouble with Sally May the rancher's wife, and more!Dogs, buzzards, and coyotes not only talk on this hilarious CD, they also sing! You will enjoy the musical talents of Hank, a grumpy Wallace, the raucous duo of Rip and Snort, Slim the cowboy as he sings a touching song and Drover shares two songs packed with great advice! Banjo, fiddle, marimba, synthesizers, and guitar are just some of the instruments you will hear on these nine songs. This is one CD you will enjoy again and again with family and friends! Don't leave home without Hank!

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.