The Original Adventure of Hank the Cowdog / John R. Erickson / 149 pages / First Book in a Series

Hank the cowdog is head of ranch security.  There's been a murder on the ranch and Hank is determined to find out whodunit.  Who or what is killing the chickens?  Unfortunately, Hank cannot prevent himself from eating one of the dead chickens and is accused of the murders himself.  He decides to run away and become an outlaw.  He joins a coyote band against his will and better judgment.  When the coyotes attack the ranch, however, Hank shows his true colors.