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Start with Sin Killer and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Sin Killer
Book 1 by Larry McMurtry • Published 2002
The first book in the Berrybender Narratives. An aristocratic English family arrives on the American frontier, where the daughter Tasmin meets the rugged frontiersman Jim Snow.
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Berrybender Narratives reading order
Ends with Folly and Glory
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Book 1:Sin Killer
Larry McMurtry • 2002
The first book in the Berrybender Narratives. An aristocratic English family arrives on the American frontier, where the daughter Tasmin meets the rugged frontiersman Jim Snow.
- 2

Book 2:The Wandering Hill
Larry McMurtry • 2003
The Berrybender family continues their ill-fated tour of the West. As they travel up the Yellowstone, they face harsh winter conditions and the growing dangers of the wilderness.
- 3

Book 3:By Sorrow's River
Larry McMurtry • 2003
The third Berrybender novel finds the family pushing toward Santa Fe. Disasters mount, and Tasmin struggles to keep her eccentric relatives alive amidst the brutality of the plains.
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Book 4:Folly and Glory
Larry McMurtry • 2004
The conclusion to the Berrybender Narratives. The survivors of the expedition face their final reckonings in Santa Fe, wrapping up a bloody and darkly comic saga of the frontier.
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Berrybender Narratives FAQ
What is the best order to read the Berrybender Narratives series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Sin Killer.
How many books are in the Berrybender Narratives series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Berrybender Narratives series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Berrybender Narratives series?
New readers should start with Sin Killer, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Berrybender Narratives series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2002 to 2004.