Reading Order
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Start with All the Pretty Horses and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with All the Pretty Horses
Book 1 by Cormac McCarthy
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
Complete List
The Border Trilogy reading order
Ends with Cities of the Plain
- 1

Book 1:All the Pretty Horses
Cormac McCarthy
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- 2

Book 2:The Crossing
Cormac McCarthy
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- 3

Book 3:Cities of the Plain
Cormac McCarthy
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Quick Answers
The Border Trilogy FAQ
What is the best order to read the The Border Trilogy series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with All the Pretty Horses.
How many books are in the The Border Trilogy series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the The Border Trilogy series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the The Border Trilogy series?
New readers should start with All the Pretty Horses, the first book in the reading order.
Is the The Border Trilogy series complete?
The current data suggests the series is likely complete, but publication details are still incomplete.