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Terry C. Johnston Reading Order

4 series · 31 books · Born 1947

Western

Terry C. Johnston crafted sprawling historical westerns featuring frontier characters navigating the American wilderness during the 1800s. His four interconnected series—Jonas Hook, Plainsmen, Son Of The Plains, and Titus Bass—collectively span decades of publication and showcase his meticulous attention to period detail and complex protagonist development. Johnston's prolific career from 1982 to 2001 resonated with millions of readers seeking authentic depictions of frontier life and adventure.

Jonas Hook Series

Complete

3 books (1992–1994)

Start with Cry of the Hawk and read in order.

Start this series with Cry of the Hawk

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1
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Cry of the Hawk
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Winter Rain
3
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Dream Catcher
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Plainsmen Series

Complete

16 books (1990–2001)

Start with Red Cloud's Revenge, the first of 16 books in the Plainsmen series.

Start this series with Red Cloud's Revenge

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1
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Red Cloud's Revenge
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Sioux Dawn
3
Cover of The Stalkers
The Stalkers
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Black Sun
5
Cover of Devil's Backbone
Devil's Backbone
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Shadow Riders
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Dying Thunder
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Blood Song
9
Cover of Reap the Whirlwind
Reap the Whirlwind
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Trumpet on the Land
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
A Cold Day in Hell
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Wolf Mountain Moon
Wolf Mountain Moon
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Ashes of Heaven
Ashes of Heaven
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Cries from the Earth
Cries from the Earth
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Lay the Mountains Low
Lay the Mountains Low
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Turn the Stars Upside Down
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Son Of The Plains Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1991)

Start with Long Winter Gone and read in order.

Start this series with Long Winter Gone

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1
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Long Winter Gone
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Seize the Sky
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Whisper of the Wolf
Whisper of the Wolf
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Titus Bass Series

Complete

9 books (1982–2001)

Start with Carry the Wind, the first of 9 books in the Titus Bass series.

Start this series with Carry the Wind

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1
Carry the Wind
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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One-Eyed Dream
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Dance on the Wind
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Buffalo Palace
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Crack in the Sky
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Ride the Moon Down
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Death Rattle
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Terry C. Johnston written?
Terry C. Johnston has written 31 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2001.
What is the first book in each Terry C. Johnston series?
Here are the first books in Terry C. Johnston's series: Jonas Hook: Cry of the Hawk; Plainsmen: Red Cloud's Revenge; Son Of The Plains: Long Winter Gone; Titus Bass: Carry the Wind.
What order should I read Terry C. Johnston's books?
We recommend reading Terry C. Johnston's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Terry C. Johnston's series complete?
Terry C. Johnston has 4 completed series.

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