Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Fourth of July Creek |
2014 |
Smith Henderson |
Buy |
| 2 |
Make Them Cry |
2020 |
Smith Henderson |
Buy |
Smith Henderson has published two standalone novels. Fourth of July Creek (2014) is set in 1980s Montana and tells the story of a social worker who encounters a survivalist father and son living in the backcountry. The book was a finalist for several literary prizes and established Henderson as a distinctive voice in American fiction.
Make Them Cry (2020) shifts to the US-Mexico border for a thriller about drug trafficking and corruption. The two books share Henderson’s interest in people pushed to the margins of American society, though they differ in pace and genre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Smith Henderson Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Smith Henderson Standalone Novels series, published between 2014 and 2020.
What is the first book in the Smith Henderson Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Smith Henderson Standalone Novels series is Fourth of July Creek, published in 2014.
What is Fourth of July Creek about?
Fourth of July Creek follows Pete Snow, a social worker in rural Montana during the early 1980s. He discovers a father and son living in the wilderness, entangled with anti-government beliefs, while also dealing with his own family falling apart. The novel explores poverty, extremism, and the limits of social services.