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Riders of the Purple Sage Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Riders of the Purple Sage 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 Riders of the Purple Sage series? Start with "Riders of the Purple Sage" (1912) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Riders of the Purple Sage reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Riders of the Purple Sage
1912
The Rainbow Trail
1915
The Desert Crucible
1915
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