Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Black River |
2015 |
S.M. Hulse |
Buy |
| 2 |
Eden Mine |
2020 |
S.M. Hulse |
Buy |
S.M. Hulse’s two standalone novels share a focus on small Western towns and the moral weight of violence. Black River (2015) is set in Montana, where a retired corrections officer must face the man who tortured him years earlier. Eden Mine (2020) takes place in a mining town after a bombing tears a family and community apart.
Both books are compact, tightly constructed literary fiction. Hulse avoids easy resolutions, and her characters make choices that cost them in ways they cannot fully anticipate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the S.M. Hulse Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the S.M. Hulse Standalone Novels series, published between 2015 and 2020.
What is the first book in the S.M. Hulse Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the S.M. Hulse Standalone Novels series is Black River, published in 2015.
Which S.M. Hulse novel should I read first?
Black River (2015) is the natural starting point. It was Hulse’s debut and received wide critical attention for its portrayal of a Montana corrections officer dealing with the long shadow of a prison riot. Eden Mine (2020) is thematically similar but set in a different community with different characters.