Ballad Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ballad books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O
Buy on Amazon1990
The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
Buy on Amazon1992
She Walks These Hills
Buy on Amazon1994
The Rosewood Casket
Buy on Amazon1996
The Ballad of Frankie Silver
Buy on Amazon1997
The Songcatcher
Buy on Amazon2001
Ghost Riders
Buy on Amazon2003
The Devil Amongst the Lawyers
Buy on Amazon2010
The Ballad of Tom Dooley
Buy on Amazon2011
King's Mountain
Buy on Amazon2013
Nora Bonesteel's Christmas Past
Buy on Amazon2014
Prayers the Devil Answers
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Ballad series is publication order: 1. If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O (1990), 2. The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter (1992), 3. She Walks These Hills (1994), 4. The Rosewood Casket (1996), 5. The Ballad of Frankie Silver (1997), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Ballad series by Sharyn McCrumb contains 12 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Ballad series is written by Sharyn McCrumb. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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