Wabash River books in order

The Wabash River series by Dorothy Garlock is a four-book historical romance series set along the Wabash River in frontier-era Indiana and the Midwest.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Lonesome River 1987 Dorothy Garlock Buy
2 Dream River 1988 Dorothy Garlock Buy
3 River of Tomorrow 1988 Dorothy Garlock Buy
4 Yesteryear 1995 Dorothy Garlock Buy

The Wabash River series consists of four novels by Dorothy Garlock set along the Wabash River in the frontier and settlement-era Midwest. Lonesome River (1987), Dream River (1988), River of Tomorrow (1988), and Yesteryear (1995) follow characters navigating the dangers and possibilities of life along the river.

The series reflects Garlock’s interest in the Midwest as a setting for romance. The Wabash River provides both a geographic anchor and a source of livelihood and danger for the characters, and the books trace the transformation of the region from wilderness to settled communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Wabash River series?

There are four books in the Wabash River series, published between 1987 and 1995.

What is the first book in the Wabash River series?

The first book in the Wabash River series is Lonesome River, published in 1987.

What is the Wabash River series about?

The Wabash River series follows characters living along the Wabash River in the frontier and settlement-era Midwest. The four books, from Lonesome River (1987) to Yesteryear (1995), feature romances set against the backdrop of river life, frontier hardship, and the growth of Midwestern communities.

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