Tim Johnston Books in Order

Tim Johnston is a critically acclaimed author of novels, short stories, and young adult fiction. His notable works include THE CURRENT, DESCENT, and NEVER SO GREEN, the latter of which has gained international recognition, including bestseller status on The New York Times, USA Today, and Indie lists. DESCENT has been optioned for film and translated into various languages. His short story collection, IRISH GIRL, won the 2009 Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction, while individual stories have received prestigious awards such as the O. Henry Prize and the New Letters Award for Writers. Johnston's work has been featured in prominent publications like New England Review, New Letters, and Narrative Magazine. A versatile writer, Johnston has transitioned from a career as a carpenter to teaching creative writing at institutions like The George Washington University and the University of Memphis.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Tim Johnston

  • #1
    Never So Green(2002)
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  • #2
    Descent(2015)
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  • #3
    The Current(2019)
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  • #4
    Distant Sons(2023)
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  • #5
    Irish Girl(2009)
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  • #6
    Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules(2005)
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About Tim Johnston

Tim Johnston is a critically acclaimed author of novels, short stories, and young adult fiction. His notable works include THE CURRENT, DESCENT, and NEVER SO GREEN, the latter of which has gained international recognition, including bestseller status on The New York Times, USA Today, and Indie lists. DESCENT has been optioned for film and translated into various languages. His short story collection, IRISH GIRL, won the 2009 Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction, while individual stories have received prestigious awards such as the O. Henry Prize and the New Letters Award for Writers. Johnston's work has been featured in prominent publications like New England Review, New Letters, and Narrative Magazine. A versatile writer, Johnston has transitioned from a career as a carpenter to teaching creative writing at institutions like The George Washington University and the University of Memphis.

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