– The Governor of Texas officially utilizes the Outfit for off-the-books law enforcement.
– A celebratory milestone novel setting up major political conspiracies.
, then immediately read The Ysabel Kid . By the time you finish The Rio Hondo War , you will be hooked.
In his later timeline books, Edson leaned heavily into historical crossovers. He integrated real-world figures like and fictional icons like Sherlock Holmes (via the Bunduki/Tarzan connected universes) into his Western lore. jt edson books in chronological order
Set during the Texas Revolution, these novels follow in his youth. Young Ole Devil Get Urrea! (aka Texas Fury Ole Devil and the Mule Train Ole Devil and the Caplocks Ole Devil at San Jacinto Civil War Series (1861–1865)
– Symbolic end to the era of quick-draw duels as modern courts take over. Tips for Reading J.T. Edson
– [Floating Outfit] Timeline: 1869. Investigating a massive rustling operation. – The Governor of Texas officially utilizes the
– Explores the unwritten laws governing early pioneer survival. 2. The Civil War Era (The Floating Outfit Roots)
To make this massive library manageable, the chronology is best split into five distinct historical eras. 1. The Civil War and Texas Revolution Era (The Early Years)
Edson did not write his books in the order that the events occurred. Instead, he jumped back and forth through history, filling in the backstories of his famous heroes. To truly appreciate the historical progression of his universe, reading them in chronological order is highly rewarding. By the time you finish The Rio Hondo
These books focus on the origins of the characters, particularly how Dusty Fog rose to fame during the American Civil War and how the "Floating Outfit" first coalesced under the service of General Jackson Baines "Ole Devil" Hardin. (Dusty Fog’s first adventure) The Ysabel Kid (The origin of Loncey Dalton Ysabel) Kill Dusty Fog! The Devil Gun The Colt and the Sabre The Rebels The Blooding of the Guns 2. The Floating Outfit in Action
– Marvin Eldridge "Doc" Leroy tries to hang up his guns to practice medicine, only to find the frontier won't let him quit so easily.