A.B. Guthrie, Jr. Reading Order
5 series · 22 books
A.B. Guthrie Jr. was a prominent American author celebrated for his compelling western narratives and historical writing. Over his prolific career from 1943 to 1991, he published 22 works across five series, including the Sheriff Chick Charleston Mysteries and the acclaimed novel The Way West, which earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1950. His diverse repertoire also features standalone novels, short story collections, and non-fiction works, solidifying his status in American literature.
Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr. Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1965–1991)
Start with The Blue Hen's Chick, the first of 4 books in the Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr. Non-Fiction series.
Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr. Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1972–1972)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Big It and Other Stories 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr. Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1943–1987)
Start with Murders at Moon Dance / Trouble at Moon Dance, the first of 9 books in the Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr. Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Murders at Moon Dance / Trouble at Moon Dance 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Twenty-Six Years After 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Kentucky 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  These Thousand Hills 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The West Is Our Great Adventure of the Spirit 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Arfive 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Once Upon a Pond 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Last Valley 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Four Miles From Ear Mountain 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sheriff Chick Charleston Mysteries Series
Complete5 books (1973–1989)
Start with Wild Pitch, the first of 5 books in the Sheriff Chick Charleston Mysteries series.
The Big Sky Series
Complete3 books (1947–1982)
Start with The Big Sky and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has A.B. Guthrie, Jr. written?
- A.B. Guthrie, Jr. has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1943 to 1991.
- What is the first book in each A.B. Guthrie, Jr. series?
- Here are the first books in A.B. Guthrie, Jr.'s series: Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr. Non-Fiction: The Blue Hen's Chick; Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr. Standalone Novels: Murders at Moon Dance / Trouble at Moon Dance; Sheriff Chick Charleston Mysteries: Wild Pitch; The Big Sky: The Big Sky.
- What order should I read A.B. Guthrie, Jr.'s books?
- We recommend reading A.B. Guthrie, Jr.'s series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are A.B. Guthrie, Jr.'s series complete?
- A.B. Guthrie, Jr. has 5 completed series.