Carson Stone books in order

The Carson Stone series by Victor Gischler is a pair of Western novels set in the post-Civil War American frontier.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Dead Man’s Trail 2022 Victor Gischler Buy
2 A Short Rope for a Tall Man 2023 Victor Gischler Buy

The Carson Stone series marks Victor Gischler’s entry into Western fiction. Dead Man’s Trail (2022) introduces Carson Stone in the rough territory of the American West after the Civil War, and A Short Rope for a Tall Man (2023) continues his story.

These books show a different side of Gischler from his crime novels and comics work. The Western setting gives him room for the kind of tough, fast-moving storytelling he favors, just with horses instead of sports cars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Carson Stone series?

There are two books in the Carson Stone series, published between 2022 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Carson Stone series?

The first book in the Carson Stone series is Dead Man’s Trail, published in 2022.

Do you need to read the Carson Stone books in order?

Yes, A Short Rope for a Tall Man continues the story from Dead Man’s Trail, so reading them in publication order is recommended.

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