Thomas King Reading Order
9 series · 81 books · Born 1943
Thomas King is a celebrated author and academic renowned for his contributions to Native American literature, blending humor and incisive commentary within his storytelling. With a diverse portfolio that includes 81 books across 9 series, such as DreadfulWater and the Minerva Chronicles, he engages readers through novels, collections, and graphic narratives. Among his most notable works is "The Inconvenient Indian," a sharp exploration of Indigenous history and representation, showcasing his active career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
American Indian Literature and Critical Studies Series
Likely Complete52 books (1988–2022)
Start with All My Relations, the first of 52 books in the American Indian Literature and Critical Studies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  All My Relations 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Narrative Chance(By: Gerald Vizenor) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Dead Voices(By: Gerald Vizenor) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Other destinies(By: Louis Owens) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Sharpest Sight(By: Louis Owens) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Firesticks of Stories(By: Diane Glancy) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Summer in the Spring(By: Gerald Vizenor) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Bone Game(By: Louis Owens) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Faces in the Moon(By: Betty Louise Bell) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Grand Avenue(By: Greg Sarris) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Eye Killers(By: A. A. Carr) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Mediation in Contemporary Native American Fiction(By: James Ruppert) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Only Approved Indians(By: Jack D. Forbes) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Massacre at Sand Creek(By: Bruce Cutler) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Wolfsong(By: Louis Owens) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Nightland(By: Louis Owens) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  On Native Ground(By: Jim Barnes) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Kiss of the Fur Queen(By: Tomson Highway) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Mixedblood Messages(By: Louis Owens) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Dark River(By: Louis Owens) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Chancers(By: Gerald Vizenor) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Briefcase Warriors(By: E. Donald Two-Rivers) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  I Hear the Train(By: Louis Owens) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Other Words(By: Jace Weaver) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  American Gypsy(By: Diane Glancy) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Mask Maker(By: Diane Glancy) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Where the Pavement Ends(By: William S. Yellow Robe Jr.) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Field of Honor(By: D.L. Birchfield) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Silko(By: Brewster E. Fitz) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  A Pipe for February(By: Martin Scorsese,Charles H. Red Corn) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Trickster of Liberty(By: Gerald Vizenor) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Muting White Noise(By: James H. Cox) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  The Marriage of Saints(By: Dawn Karima Pettigrew) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  The Singing Bird(By: John Milton Oskison) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  The Cherokee Syllabary(By: Ellen Cushman) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Twenty Thousand Mornings(By: Susan Kalter,John Joseph Mathews) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Literacy and Intellectual Life in the Cherokee Nation, 1820–1906(By: James W. Parins) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | The Native American Renaissance(By: Alan R. Velie) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | Creative Alliances(By: Molly S. McGlennen) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  Progressive Traditions(By: Joshua B. Nelson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Scalping Columbus and Other Damn Indian Stories(By: Adam Fortunate Eagle) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 | Old Three Toes and Other Tales of Survival and Extinction(By: Susan Kalter,John Joseph Mathews) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 | Wil Usdi: Novella(By: Robert J. Conley,Luther Wilson) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 | Chenoo(By: Joseph Bruchac) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 | Imagining Sovereignty(By: David J. Carlson) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 |  Red Bird, Red Power(By: Tadeusz Lewandowski) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 47 |  Back to the Blanket(By: Kimberly G. Wieser) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 48 |  John Joseph Mathews(By: Michael Snyder) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 49 | Plastic Indian(By: Robert J. Conley,Evelyn L. Conley,Geary Hobson) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 50 | Padoskoks(By: Joseph Bruchac) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 51 | Watermelon Nights(By: Greg Sarris) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 52 |  Native Removal Writing(By: Sabine N. Meyer) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1988–2004)
Start with All My Relations and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete3 books (1993–2019)
Start with One Good Story, That One and read in order.
DreadfulWater Series
Ongoing8 books (2002–2024)
Start with DreadfulWater, the first of 8 books in the DreadfulWater series.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Borders(With: Natasha Donovan) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Minerva Chronicles Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Insurrection 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2003–2012)
Start with The Truth About Stories and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete5 books (1999–2017)
Start with Coyote Sings to the Moon, the first of 5 books in the Picture series.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (1990–2025)
Start with Medicine River, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Thomas King written?
- Thomas King has written 81 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Thomas King series?
- Here are the first books in Thomas King's series: American Indian Literature and Critical Studies: All My Relations; Anthologies: All My Relations; Collections: One Good Story, That One; DreadfulWater: DreadfulWater; Non-Fiction: The Truth About Stories.
- What order should I read Thomas King's books?
- We recommend reading Thomas King's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Thomas King still writing new books?
- Yes, Thomas King has 2 ongoing series: DreadfulWater, Standalone Novels.