Red River Of The North books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Red River Of The North series?"

"There are eight books in the Red River Of The North series, published between 1995 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Red River Of The North series?"

"The first book in the Red River Of The North series is An Untamed Land, published in 1995."

Q: "What is the Red River of the North series about?"

"The series follows the Bjorklund family as they emigrate from Norway and build a homestead in the Dakota Territory during the 1880s. Across eight books, the family faces harsh winters, loss, and the daily struggle of frontier farming while holding onto their faith and each other."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	An Untamed Land	1995	Red River Valley	Buy
2	A New Day Rising	1996	Red River Valley	Buy
3	A Land to Call Home	1997	Red River Valley	Buy
4	The Reapers’ Song	1998	Red River Valley	Buy
5	Tender Mercies	1999	Red River Valley	Buy
6	Blessing in Disguise	1999	Red River Valley	Buy
7	An Untamed Heart	2013	Red River Valley	Buy
8	A Blessing to Cherish	2020	Red River Valley	Buy

Red River of the North begins with An Untamed Land, set in the 1880s as the Bjorklund family leaves Norway for the promise of free land in Dakota Territory. What they find is a flat, unforgiving prairie that tests them in every way. Lauraine Snelling writes the hardships of frontier life with care and honesty, from crop failures and blizzards to the loneliness of living miles from the nearest neighbor.

The series grew over twenty-five years, with the final entry, A Blessing to Cherish, arriving in 2020. Later books follow the Bjorklunds into new decades as the frontier slowly changes around them. Throughout all eight novels, Snelling keeps the focus on family relationships and quiet faith, giving readers a story that is as much about the people as the place. The series connects directly to the Return to Red River trilogy, which follows the next generation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Red River Of The North series?

There are eight books in the Red River Of The North series, published between 1995 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Red River Of The North series?

The first book in the Red River Of The North series is An Untamed Land, published in 1995.

What is the Red River of the North series about?

The series follows the Bjorklund family as they emigrate from Norway and build a homestead in the Dakota Territory during the 1880s. Across eight books, the family faces harsh winters, loss, and the daily struggle of frontier farming while holding onto their faith and each other.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order