Publication Reading Order
The Kent Family is a Historical Fiction / Western series by John Jakes, made up of 8 books published between 1974 and 1979. It begins with The Bastard (1974), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Americans (1979), spanning 5 years of storytelling.
8books
5years active
~0.7yrs between books
1979latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bastard 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Rebels 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Seekers 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Furies | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Titans | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The Warriors | 1977 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Lawless | 1978 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | The AmericansLatest | 1979 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Kent Family series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Kent Family series?
Start with The Bastard (1974), the first book in the Kent Family series by John Jakes. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Kent Family series?
There are 8 books in the Kent Family series by John Jakes, published between 1974 and 1979.
What is the first book in the Kent Family series?
The first book in the Kent Family series is The Bastard, published in 1974 by John Jakes.
What is the latest book in the Kent Family series?
The most recent book in the Kent Family series is The Americans (1979) by John Jakes.
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