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James Carlos Blake

James Carlos Blake Reading Order

3 series · 15 books · Born 1943

Historical FictionMystery & Thriller

James Carlos Blake was a prominent Mexican-American writer known for his compelling narratives that often explore themes of identity and cultural heritage. With a diverse body of work spanning 15 books across three series, including the Wolfe Family saga, standalone novels, and short story collections, he has captivated readers since 1995. His notable contributions to literature culminated in a rich and varied career, influencing the crime and historical fiction genres until his retirement in 2020.

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1999–1999)

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1
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Borderlands
1999Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1995–2005)

Start with The Pistoleer, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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The Pistoleer
1995Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Friends of Pancho Villa
The Friends of Pancho Villa
1996Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of In the Rogue Blood
In the Rogue Blood
1997Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Red Grass River
Red Grass River
1998Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Wildwood Boys
Wildwood Boys
2000Buy 🇺🇸
6
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A World of Thieves
2002Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Under the Skin
Under the Skin
2003Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Handsome Harry
Handsome Harry
2004Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of The Killings of Stanley Ketchel
The Killings of Stanley Ketchel
2005Buy 🇺🇸

Wolfe Family Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2020)

Start with Country of the Bad Wolfes, the first of 5 books in the Wolfe Family series.

#Title
1
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Country of the Bad Wolfes
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Rules of Wolfe
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The House of Wolfe
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Ways of Wolfe
2017Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Bones of Wolfe
The Bones of Wolfe
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James Carlos Blake written?
James Carlos Blake has written 15 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2020.
What is the first book in each James Carlos Blake series?
Here are the first books in James Carlos Blake's series: Wolfe Family: Country of the Bad Wolfes.
What order should I read James Carlos Blake's books?
We recommend reading James Carlos Blake's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are James Carlos Blake's series complete?
James Carlos Blake has 3 completed series.

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