John R. Erickson

"When a once in a lifetime ice storm hits Hank's Texas Panhandle ranch, it's all hands on deck to be sure the cattle survive! And, it's up to Hank to keep the rescue efforts on track"--

Hank the Cowdog almost loses his job as Head of Ranch Security when he develops a case of Eye-crosserosis.

When the ranch falls on hard times, Slim the cowboy decides to hit the road in search of a new job and inadvertently takes Hank and Drover with him.

#15: After losing his post as Head of Ranch Security in a crooked bet with Pete the Barncat, Hank is finally pushed to the limit. Long having wanted to rid the ranch of Pete's snide presence, Hank devises a plan to do just that. #16: When a raging, swirling blizzard shuts down the ranch, and Hank is stranded at Slim's cabin, he isn't phased one bit. At least, not until a phone call from the ranch house with an emergency directive: someone's got to...

"Sally May is planning to host a dance in her yard and launches a major spring cleaning offensive! When a grumbling Slim is drafted to haul trash to the burn barrel, Hank decides it might be a good idea to keep an eye on him. He was right! Later, Miss Viola's pickup breaks down in front of Slim's house, and she needs Slim's expert help as a mechanic. Will the bachelor cowboy take the opportunity to ask her to the dance or will the Head of Ranch Security...

In "Faded Love"after Hank is duped by Drover, mocked by Pete the Barncat, and busted yet again by Sally May, he decides it's time for a break. Heading into the wild outback, Hank goes in search of his true love, the charming Miss Beulah. Finding her is easy, but luring her away from Plato, the annoying spotted bird dog, is not. Getting the girl turns out to be harder than Hank imagined. In "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" Hank has to find out who--or what--has...

#17: After a brilliant use of the Syruptishus Loaderation maneuver, Hank wins a free ride into town. But when the ticket turns out to be one-way, the trouble begins. #18: When Sally May and Loper head out of town for a wedding, Hank knows it's up to him to keep things under control. After subjecting strawberry ice cream to rigorous product testing, test-driving a mysterious spaceship, and thwarting a sneak attack from a couch monster, Hank faces the...

"Drover admits he thinks the moon looks like a cookie! After a scientific discussion, Hank agrees. Then, when Loper sets down Sally May's picnic basket, which contains oatmeal raisin cookies, the plot thickens. Hank suddenly realizes the cookie moon was a sign that he should... you'll never guess what!"--Container.

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, is framed for the murder of a chicken and becomes an outlaw with the coyotes.