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Ballad

by Sharyn McCrumb

12 books Started 1990 Latest 2016
Publication Reading Order

The Ballad is a Mystery series by Sharyn McCrumb, made up of 12 books published between 1990 and 2016. It begins with If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O (1990), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Prayers the Devil Answers (2016), spanning 26 years of storytelling.

12books
26years active
3decades
~2.4yrs between books
2016latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 She Walks These Hills 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Rosewood Casket 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Ballad of Frankie Silver 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
6 The Songcatcher 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Ghost Riders 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 The Devil Amongst the Lawyers 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Ballad of Tom Dooley 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 King's Mountain 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Nora Bonesteel's Christmas Past 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Prayers the Devil AnswersLatest 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ballad series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ballad series?

Start with If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O (1990), the first book in the Ballad series by Sharyn McCrumb. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ballad series?

There are 12 books in the Ballad series by Sharyn McCrumb, published between 1990 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Ballad series?

The first book in the Ballad series is If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O, published in 1990 by Sharyn McCrumb.

What is the latest book in the Ballad series?

The most recent book in the Ballad series is Prayers the Devil Answers (2016) by Sharyn McCrumb.

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About Sharyn McCrumb

Sharyn McCrumb (born February 26, 1948) is an American writer best known for books that celebrate the history and folklore of Appalachia. McCrumb is the winner of numerous literary awards, and is the author of the best-selling Ballad novels, set in the North Carolina/Tennessee mountains; the NASCAR series featuring St. Dale; and the Elizabeth McPherson mystery series.

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