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El Paso

El Paso

Matt Braun's western novel set in the Texas border city of El Paso, depicting the violent clash among lawmen, gunfighters, and outlaws at the turn of the twentieth century.

6.2 Fair

apps Top El Paso Alternatives

The top alternative to El Paso in 2026 is Death Comes for the Archbishop with a score of 9.1/10, followed by Andersonville (8.5) and Doc (8.0).

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Death Comes for the Archbishop

Death Comes for the Archbishop

Death Comes for the Archbishop is a historical western novel by Willa Cather. It portrays the experiences of Father Seba...

Historical Catholic Church New Mexico 1927
9.1 Excellent
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Andersonville

Andersonville

Andersonville is a historical novel by MacKinlay Kantor published in 1955, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1...

Award Winning Historical Civil War Prison
8.5 Great
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Doc

Doc

"Doc" is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Doria Russell and published in 2011. The book provides a biographica...

Historical Literary Doc Holliday Mary Doria Russell
8.0 Great
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Creek Mary's Blood

Creek Mary's Blood

Creek Mary's Blood is a historical epic novel published in 1980 by American author Dee Brown. The narrative spans multip...

Historical Native American 1980 Dee Brown
7.8 Good
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Epitaph

Epitaph

"Epitaph" is a 2015 historical novel by American author Mary Doria Russell. It is a sequel to her 2011 novel "Doc" and c...

Historical Literary Tombstone Mary Doria Russell
7.8 Good
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I, Tom Horn

I, Tom Horn

"I, Tom Horn" is a Western novel written by Will Henry (a pen name for Henry Wilson Allen) and published in 1975. Writte...

Wyoming Historical 1975 Will Henry
7.7 Good
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Desperadoes

Desperadoes

"Desperadoes" is a historical fiction novel written by Ron Hansen and published in 1979. The book provides a fictionaliz...

Historical Literary Outlaw Ron Hansen
7.6 Good
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Long Remember

Long Remember

"Long Remember" is a historical novel written by MacKinlay Kantor and published in 1934. The narrative provides a detail...

Historical Literary Gettysburg Civil War
7.6 Good
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From Where the Sun Now Stands

From Where the Sun Now Stands

Written by Will Henry, From Where the Sun Now Stands is a 1976 historical Western novel that earned a Spur Award for its...

Historical 1960 Will Henry Nez Perce
7.5 Good
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Wild Times

Wild Times

Wild Times is a 1978 novel by Brian Garfield, structured as the fictional memoir of frontier showman Hugh Cardiff, a cha...

Epic Historical Frontier Buffalo Bill
7.4 Good
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Stand Proud

Stand Proud

Stand Proud is a 1984 Western novel by Texas author Elmer Kelton. The story follows Frank Clay, a wealthy and hardened c...

Historical 1984 Texas Ranching
7.3 Good
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Black Powder, White Smoke

Black Powder, White Smoke

*Black Powder, White Smoke* is a Western novel written by Loren D. Estleman and published in 2002. The narrative is stru...

Historical Race Frontier Bounty Hunter
7.3 Good
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Journey of the Dead

Journey of the Dead

Journey of the Dead is a historical western novel written by Loren D. Estleman and published in 1998. The narrative reim...

Historical Literary New Mexico Billy The Kid
7.3 Good
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The Last Frontier

The Last Frontier

The Last Frontier is a historical novel by American writer Howard Fast, first published in 1941. It dramatizes the 1878-...

Historical 1941 Howard Fast Cheyenne
7.2 Good
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Buffalo Girls

Buffalo Girls

Buffalo Girls is a 1990 historical novel by Larry McMurtry centered on Martha Jane Canary, known as Calamity Jane. The n...

Historical Frontier 1990 Larry Mcmurtry
7.1 Good
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Alias Butch Cassidy

Alias Butch Cassidy

Alias Butch Cassidy is a Western novel by Will Henry, the pen name used by American writer Henry Wilson Allen. It fictio...

Wyoming Historical Outlaw 1967
7.0 Good
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Bloody Season

Bloody Season

Bloody Season is a 1987 historical Western novel by Loren D. Estleman about the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone...

Historical 1987 Wyatt Earp Loren D Estleman
7.0 Good
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This Old Bill

This Old Bill

This Old Bill is a 1984 historical Western novel by Loren D. Estleman about William F. Cody, the frontiersman better kno...

Historical 1984 Loren D Estleman Buffalo Bill
6.8 Fair
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Camp Ford

Camp Ford

Camp Ford is a 2005 historical western novel by Johnny D. Boggs, an author who has received multiple Spur Awards from th...

Historical Civil War Texas Prisoner Of War
6.7 Fair
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Cimarron Jordan

Cimarron Jordan

Cimarron Jordan is a Western novel by Matt Braun, first published in 1975. The story follows Cimarron Jordan and Virge H...

Historical 1975 Plains Matt Braun
6.3 Fair

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Alternative Score vs El Paso Action
Death Comes for the Archbishop
Death Comes for the Archbishop
Western Novel Historical Catholic Church New Mexico
9.1 Excellent +2.9 Compare
Andersonville
Andersonville
Western Novel Award Winning Historical Civil War
8.5 Great +2.3 Compare
Doc
Doc
Western Novel Historical Literary Doc Holliday
8.0 Great +1.8 Compare
Creek Mary's Blood
Creek Mary's Blood
Western Novel Historical Native American 1980
7.8 Good +1.6 Compare
Epitaph
Epitaph
Western Novel Historical Literary Tombstone
7.8 Good +1.6 Compare
I, Tom Horn
I, Tom Horn
Western Novel Wyoming Historical 1975
7.7 Good +1.5 Compare
Desperadoes
Desperadoes
Western Novel Historical Literary Outlaw
7.6 Good +1.4 Compare
Long Remember
Long Remember
Western Novel Historical Literary Gettysburg
7.6 Good +1.4 Compare
From Where the Sun Now Stands
From Where the Sun Now Stands
Western Novel Historical 1960 Will Henry
7.5 Good +1.3 Compare
Wild Times
Wild Times
Western Novel Epic Historical Frontier
7.4 Good +1.2 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to El Paso?
The top alternatives to El Paso in 2026 include Death Comes for the Archbishop, Andersonville, Doc, Creek Mary's Blood, Epitaph. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does El Paso compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. El Paso scores 6.2/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is El Paso worth it in 2026?
El Paso scores 6.2/10 in the Western Novel category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to El Paso?
Several alternatives to El Paso offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from El Paso?
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How many alternatives to El Paso are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to El Paso in the Western Novel category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which El Paso alternative has the highest rating?
Death Comes for the Archbishop currently holds the highest rating among El Paso alternatives with a score of 9.1/10.
Can I use Death Comes for the Archbishop instead of El Paso?
Death Comes for the Archbishop is one of the top-rated alternatives to El Paso. While they serve similar purposes in the Western Novel space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to El Paso?
Pricing varies among El Paso alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Western Novel category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are El Paso alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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El Paso vs Death Comes for the Archbishop: which is better?
El Paso scores 6.2/10 while Death Comes for the Archbishop scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
El Paso vs Andersonville: which is better?
El Paso scores 6.2/10 while Andersonville scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
El Paso vs Doc: which is better?
El Paso scores 6.2/10 while Doc scores 8.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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