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Fargo Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Fargo books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Fargo series? Start with "Panama Gold" (1969) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Fargo reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Panama Gold
1969
Alaska Steel
1969
Massacre River
1969
Fargo
1969
The Wildcatters
1970
Apache Raiders
1970
Black Bulls
1971
Killing Spree
1971
Sharpshooters
1972
Wolf's Head
1973
Shotgun Man
1973
Bandolero
1974
Killer's Moon
1976
Dakota Badlands
1977
Valley of Skulls
1982
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