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  • Bibliography:
    3 Books
  • First Book:
    September 2005
  • Latest Book:
    April 2023
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Book List in Order: 3 titles



  • Wildly imaginative tales of America’s past and present. Understanding that history is nothing but a fable purged of grit and grime, Ruland transforms historical fiction into something slick, brutal and weird. Whether he’s spinning a lurid yarn ab...



  • Forest of Fortune tells the story of three haunted souls--an alcoholic, an epileptic, and a gambling addict--who try to turn their luck around at a decrepit Indian casino. But something's not right at Thunderclap Casino. As the three of them come to ...



  • A speculative tale of dysfunctional vigilantes, sex-crazed junkies, and corporate healthcare run amok from best-selling chronicler of LA punk Jim Ruland. Scores of detox and rehab centers across Southern California have adopted a controvers...




Award-Winning Books by Jim Ruland

Forest of Fortune
2015 San Diego Book Award -- Contemporary Fiction


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jim Ruland has published 3 books.

Jim Ruland does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Make It Stop, was published in April 2023.

The first book by Jim Ruland, Big Lonesome, was published in September 2005.

No. Jim Ruland does not write books in series.