Jt Edson Books In Chronological Order May 2026

The Rio Libertad, The Texan, The Making of a Lawman, Young Ole Devil. 2. The Civil War Era (1861 – 1865)

If reading in strict timeline order feels too chaotic, most fans recommend reading The Floating Outfit books in their published order first, as the "history" was often retconned or expanded upon in later prequel novels.

Ole Devil and the One-Eyed No-Good, Ole Devil and the Mule-Skinner. 6. The Later Years & Bunduki (Late 1880s – 1890s) jt edson books in chronological order

As the Old West began to fade, Edson transitioned some themes into his "Bunduki" series (inspired by Tarzan) or stories involving the descendants of his Western heroes. Alvin Fog (The Rocking Horse Cowboy). Core Titles: The Return of the Fast Gun, The Frozen Gun. Tips for Collectors

Edson famously linked his characters to other fictional universes (like Sherlock Holmes or Tarzan). Keep an eye out for these "Wold Newton" style Easter eggs. The Rio Libertad, The Texan, The Making of

Though written later, many of these stories act as prequels or side-stories involving the patriarch of the Hardin clan during the height of the cattle boom.

Dusty Fog (the strategist), Mark Counter (the muscle/fashion plate), and the Ysabel Kid (the scout). Chronological Highlights: Trail Boss (The first meeting of the team) The Floating Outfit The Hooded Riders The Quiet Killer The Hardriders Calamity Spells Trouble 4. The Civil War Sequel/Waco Series (1870s – 1880s) Ole Devil and the One-Eyed No-Good, Ole Devil

Waco’s Debt, Sagebrush Sleuth, The Drifter, The Bad Bunch. 5. The Ole Devil Hardin Series

Because Edson was published by multiple houses (Corgi, Transworld, Berkley), titles were often changed between the UK and US markets.