Mucker books in order

The Mucker series by Edgar Rice Burroughs follows a Chicago tough in three adventure novels published between 1914 and 1917.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Mucker 1914 Edgar Rice Burroughs Buy
2 The Return of the Mucker 1916 Edgar Rice Burroughs Buy
3 The Oakdale Affair 1917 Edgar Rice Burroughs Buy

The Mucker series follows Billy Byrne, a tough from Chicago’s streets, through three adventure novels. The Mucker (1914) sends Byrne on a sea voyage that leads to a lost island, where he begins to change from a brute into something better. The Return of the Mucker (1916) continues his story, and The Oakdale Affair (1917) rounds out the trilogy.

The series shows a different side of Burroughs from his more famous jungle and planetary adventures, with a working-class American protagonist whose character arc drives the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mucker series?

There are 3 books in the Mucker series, published between 1914 and 1917.

What is the first book in the Mucker series?

The first book in the Mucker series is The Mucker, published in 1914.

What is the Mucker series about?

The Mucker follows Billy Byrne, a rough Chicago street fighter who transforms through adventure, starting with The Mucker (1914).

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