Tales of Texas Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Tales of Texas books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Tales of Texas series is publication order: 1. Captain's Rangers (1968), 2. Joe Pepper (1975), 3. Long Way to Texas (1976). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Tales of Texas series by Elmer Kelton contains 3 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Tales of Texas series is written by Elmer Kelton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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