Mark Cecil Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series?"

"There are one books in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series, published in 2024."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series is Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny, published in 2024."

Q: "Is Bunyan and Henry suitable for readers who don't know the original folk legends?"

"Yes. Cecil gives readers enough context to understand both characters without prior knowledge of the folklore. The novel works as a standalone story, and familiarity with the legends adds texture but is not required."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny	2024	Mark Cecil	Buy

Published by Pantheon in March 2024, Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny treats two American folk legends as living people: Paul Bunyan as a miner stuck in a company town run by the mogul El Boffo, and John Henry as a man on the run from a prison system designed to break him. The novel traces their unlikely alliance.

Cecil structures the book after ancient epic poetry, drawing on Gilgamesh, Beowulf, and the Bhagavad Gita — Bunyan as the powerful but directionless hero, John Henry as the companion who gives his journey meaning. The result is a novel with genuine literary ambition that also works as an adventure story with a clear moral center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series?

There are one books in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series, published in 2024.

What is the first book in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Mark Cecil Standalone Novels series is Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny, published in 2024.

Is Bunyan and Henry suitable for readers who don't know the original folk legends?

Yes. Cecil gives readers enough context to understand both characters without prior knowledge of the folklore. The novel works as a standalone story, and familiarity with the legends adds texture but is not required.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order