Chris Cherry books in order

The Chris Cherry series by J. Todd Scott follows a small-town Texas sheriff dealing with border crime and the moral compromises of law enforcement.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Far Empty 2016 J. Todd Scott Buy
2 High White Sun 2018 J. Todd Scott Buy
3 This Side of Night 2019 J. Todd Scott Buy

The Chris Cherry series follows a young sheriff in a small Texas town near the Mexican border. The Far Empty (2016), High White Sun (2018), and This Side of Night (2019) trace Cherry’s attempts to bring law and order to a place where the drug trade has deep roots.

Scott’s DEA background gives the series a gritty authenticity, and the moral dilemmas Cherry faces feel real.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Chris Cherry series?

There are three books in the Chris Cherry series, published between 2016 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Chris Cherry series?

The first book in the Chris Cherry series is The Far Empty, published in 2016.

Where is the Chris Cherry series set?

The series is set in the fictional town of Murfee, Texas, in the Big Bend region near the U.S.-Mexico border. The remote, harsh landscape is as much a part of the story as the characters.

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