Cormac McCarthy

1933–2023

1 series 3 books in order 1992–1998

Cormac McCarthy, born Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr. (1933-2023), was an American writer who wrote twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western and postapocalyptic genres. He is known for his graphic depictions of violence and his unique writing style, recognizable by a sparse use of punctuation and attribution, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary American writers.

Born: 1933
Active years: 1992–1998
Known for: The Border Trilogy

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Series by Cormac McCarthy

The Border Trilogy

3 books in order · 1992–1998

All the Pretty Horses

1992 · Cormac McCarthy

All the Pretty Horses is a 1992 novel by Cormac McCarthy published by Alfred A. Knopf. It marked a shift in McCarthy's style, featuring a more…
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The crossing

1994 · Cormac McCarthy

The Crossing is a 1994 novel by Cormac McCarthy. It is the second book in his Border Trilogy. The story follows two boys, Billy and Boyd Parham, in…
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Cities of the Plain

1998 · Cormac McCarthy

A 1998 novel by Cormac McCarthy follows a Texas cowboy who falls in love with a Mexican prostitute. He soon learns she has a pimp, who refuses to let…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Cormac McCarthy written?

We list 3 books by Cormac McCarthy across 1 series, published between 1992–1998 — each shown in full reading order.

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