The Border Trilogy Books in Order
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The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy is a three-part series set in the American Southwest and northern Mexico, exploring the American Frontier through the lives of its characters. The series examines themes of loss, transformation, and the struggle between personal desires and external forces, often set against a backdrop of natural and human conflict. Each novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and the harsh realities of life on the edge of civilization.
The Border Trilogy was first published in 1990 by Vintage Books.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Cormac McCarthy
All the Pretty Horses is a 1992 novel by Cormac McCarthy published by Alfred A. Knopf. It marked a shift in McCarthy's style, featuring a more…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Cormac McCarthy
The Crossing is a 1994 novel by Cormac McCarthy. It is the second book in his Border Trilogy. The story follows two boys, Billy and Boyd Parham, in…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Cormac McCarthy
A 1998 novel by Cormac McCarthy follows a Texas cowboy who falls in love with a Mexican prostitute. He soon learns she has a pimp, who refuses to let…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Border Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “All the Pretty Horses”. Start with “All the Pretty Horses.”
How many books are in the The Border Trilogy series?
We list 3 books by Cormac McCarthy , published between 1992–1998.
Where can I buy the The Border Trilogy books?
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