Frank Leslie

Frank Leslie is the pen name of Peter Brandvold, an accomplished author who specializes in writing western novels. Born and raised in small towns across North Dakota, Brandvold developed a deep appreciation for westerns at a young age. This love for westerns extended to novels, movies, and television shows. After attending the University of North Dakota and the University of Arizona, Brandvold decided to channel his passion for westerns into his own writing, producing some of the most well-regarded western novels in the genre today.

Over the past decade, Brandvold, writing as Frank Leslie, has written more than seventy novels, including the popular Yakima Henry series and The Revenger series. His writing is informed by his upbringing in North Dakota and his experiences living in various remote areas across the Wild West. In addition to his western novels, Brandvold has also written scripts, short stories, and horror novels, showcasing his versatility as a writer. Despite his success, Brandvold remains humble and approachable, often engaging with his fans and sharing his insights into the world of western fiction.

In total, Brandvold has written over 40 novels under his own name and various pen names, including Frank Leslie. His work has captivated readers with its authentic portrayal of the Wild West and its memorable characters. Despite the many hours he has spent writing, Brandvold continues to be passionate about his craft, always striving to create engaging and entertaining stories for his readers. He currently resides in western Minnesota, where he continues to write and share his love for westerns with the world.
Yakima Henry Books
# Title Year
1 The Lonely Breed 2007
2 The Thunder Riders 2007
3 The Wild Breed 2008
4 The Killing Breed 2008
5 The Savage Breed 2009
6 The Dangerous Dawn 2009
7 Bullet for a Half-Breed 2011
8 Revenge at Hatchet Creek 2011
9 Dead River Killer 2011
10 The Canyon 2012
11 Dead Man's Trail 2012
12 Ambush at Apache Pass 2014
13 Ambush at Apache Pass ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2014
14 Redemption Trail 2020
15 Redemption Trail ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2020
16 Blood of the Horsetooth Widow ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2021
17 Blood of the Horsetooth Widow 2021
18 Bloody Arizona 2021
19 Bloody Arizona ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2021
20 Wildcat of the Sierra Estrada 2021
21 Wildcat of the Sierra Estrada ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2021
22 Chiricahua Blues 2021
23 Chiricahua Blues ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2021
24 Canyon of Death ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2021
25 Canyon of Death 2021
26 Stripped and Branded 2021
27 Stripped and Branded ( As: Peter Brandvold) 2021
The Revenger Books
# Title Year
1 Revenger 2017
2 Six in the Wheel 2018
Colter Farrow Books
# Title Year
1 The Guns of Sapinero 2009
2 The Killers of Cimarron 2010
3 The Last Ride of Jed Strange 2012
4 Bad Justice 2013
Bloody Arizona Books
# Title Year
1 Apache Springs 2019
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Bells of El Diablo 2012
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Old Gun Wolf 2012
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 The Western Shorts, Vol. 1 2012
2 The Western Shorts, Vol. 1 (As: Peter Brandvold) 2012