The Border Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Border Trilogy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
All the Pretty Horses
Buy on Amazon1992
The Crossing
Buy on Amazon1994
Cities of the Plain
Buy on Amazon1998
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Border Trilogy series is publication order: 1. All the Pretty Horses (1992), 2. The Crossing (1994), 3. Cities of the Plain (1998). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Border Trilogy series by Cormac McCarthy contains 3 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Border Trilogy series is written by Cormac McCarthy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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