Forrest Carter Reading Order
3 series · 4 books
Forrest Carter was the pen name of Asa Earl Carter, a controversial American author whose 1973 novel The Rebel Outlaw: Josey Wales became a cultural phenomenon and was adapted into Clint Eastwood's acclaimed western film. Carter's fiction blends historical narrative with frontier mythology, creating vivid portraits of the American West during turbulent periods. His work remains widely read despite ongoing scrutiny of his personal history and the circumstances surrounding his pseudonymous authorship.
Josey Wales Series
Complete2 books (1973–1989)
Start with The Outlaw Josey Wales / Gone To Texas and read in order.
Start this series with The Outlaw Josey Wales / Gone To Texas
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1976–1976)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1976–1976)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Forrest Carter written?
- Forrest Carter has written 4 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 1989.
- What is the first book in each Forrest Carter series?
- Here are the first books in Forrest Carter's series: Josey Wales: The Outlaw Josey Wales / Gone To Texas.
- What order should I read Forrest Carter's books?
- We recommend reading Forrest Carter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Forrest Carter's series complete?
- Forrest Carter has 3 completed series.