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ⓘ About Gary McCarthy
Gary McCarthy is an American author who writes historical novels and westerns. The author has millions of books in print and he continues to write to this day. He is always looking for new stories to write about the American West and enjoys researching new ones the most. The author grew up in the American west in California, Nevada, and Arizona. This made him particularly well suited to writing about the American West. He has always had an interest in Native American cultures and knows a lot of the Hopi, Navajo, Havasupai and Haulapai who live in Northern Arizona. In college, he studied Animal Science and Agricultural Economics. McCarthy is married and lives with his wife in Arizona. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series, Gary McCarthy has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Gary McCarthy
The Derby Man
The Derby Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Showdown at Snakegrass Junction
Showdown at Snakegrass Junction continues the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mustang Fever
Mustang Fever is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
The Pony Express War
Conflict and courage define The Pony Express War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series by Gary McCarthy that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Silver Shot
Silver Shot is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Explosion at Donner Pass
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Derby Man Books with Explosion at Donner Pass, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
The Rail Warriors
Conflict and courage define The Rail Warriors, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series by Gary McCarthy that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
North Chase
North Chase is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Rebel of Bodie
Rebel of Bodie continues the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Whiskey Creek
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Derby Man Books with Whiskey Creek, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
The Comstock Camels
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Derby Man Books with The Comstock Camels, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke continues the Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dead Man's Witness
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Man's Witness as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books series showcases Gary McCarthy's mastery of suspense.
Marshal Festus
Marshal Festus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
The Horsemen
The Horsemen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Horsemen Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Cherokee Lighthorse
Cherokee Lighthorse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Horsemen Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Texas Mustangers / The Mustangers
Texas Mustangers / The Mustangers continues the Publication Order of The Horsemen Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blue Bullet
Blue Bullet continues the Publication Order of The Horsemen Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Ambushers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Horsemen Books with The Ambushers, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Stallion Valley
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Horsemen Books with Stallion Valley, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Maddie O'Brien's Christmas Donkey
Maddie O'Brien's Christmas Donkey is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Maddie O'Brien Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Maddie O'Brien's Wild Turkeys
Maddie O'Brien's Wild Turkeys continues the Publication Order of Maddie O'Brien Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Fighting Doctor
Conflict and courage define The Fighting Doctor, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Medicine Wagon Books series by Gary McCarthy that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Teton Mountain Fever
Teton Mountain Fever continues the Publication Order of Medicine Wagon Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Trouble in the Teton Valley
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Medicine Wagon Books with Trouble in the Teton Valley, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Grand Canyon Thunder
Grand Canyon Thunder is an essential installment in the Publication Order of National Parks Historical Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Mesa Verde Thunder
Mesa Verde Thunder continues the Publication Order of National Parks Historical Fiction Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Yellowstone Thunder
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of National Parks Historical Fiction Books with Yellowstone Thunder, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Yosemite Thunder
Yosemite Thunder is an essential installment in the Publication Order of National Parks Historical Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
River Thunder
River Thunder continues the Publication Order of National Parks Historical Fiction Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Colorado
The Colorado is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rivers West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
The Russian River
The Russian River is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rivers West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
The American River
The American River continues the Publication Order of Rivers West Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Gila River
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rivers West Books with The Gila River, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
The Humboldt River
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rivers West Books with The Humboldt River, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
The Cimarron River
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rivers West Books with The Cimarron River, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Sisters of the Wyoming Mountains
Sisters of the Wyoming Mountains continues the Publication Order of Sisters of Wyoming Books story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sisters Of the Wyoming Plains
Sisters Of the Wyoming Plains is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sisters of Wyoming Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
The First Sheriff
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The First Sheriff, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Winds of Gold
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Winds of Gold, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Legend of the Lone Ranger
Legend of the Lone Ranger continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Silver Winds
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Silver Winds, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Wind River
Wind River continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Powder River
Powder River continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Last Buffalo Hunt
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Last Buffalo Hunt, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Mando
Mando is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Transcontinental
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Transcontinental, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Sodbuster
Sodbuster continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blood Brothers
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Brothers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Gary McCarthy's mastery of suspense.
The Gringo Amigo
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Gringo Amigo, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Yosemite
Yosemite is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Grand Canyon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Grand Canyon, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Yellowstone
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Yellowstone, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Bordertown Justice
Bordertown Justice continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Buffalo Hunters
The Buffalo Hunters continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Restitution
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Restitution, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Colter's Hell
Colter's Hell is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Joaquin Murieta Was My Friend
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Joaquin Murieta Was My Friend, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Charlie Coyote
Charlie Coyote is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Isaac Beard & Sons
Isaac Beard & Sons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Gold & Lace
Gold & Lace continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gary McCarthy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Elvis & Cowboy Charlie: The What If Novel
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Elvis & Cowboy Charlie: The What If Novel, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Satin and Silver
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Satin and Silver, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
The Horsemen & The Derby Man
The Horsemen & The Derby Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Our American West
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Our American West Books with Our American West, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Our American West - Volume II
Our American West - Volume II is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Our American West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
Our American West - Volume III
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Our American West Books with Our American West - Volume III, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
Our American West Volume IV
Our American West Volume IV is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Our American West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gary McCarthy have come to expect.
The Last Buffalo Hunt
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Double D Western Books with The Last Buffalo Hunt, another outstanding contribution from Gary McCarthy.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gary McCarthy?
Gary McCarthy is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 70 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Derby Man Books, Publication Order of Gunsmoke Books, Publication Order of The Horsemen Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Gary McCarthy series to start with?
For readers new to Gary McCarthy's work, the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 11 books. Begin with The Derby Man to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Gary McCarthy written?
Gary McCarthy has written over 70 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Gary McCarthy books in order?
Yes, reading Gary McCarthy's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Gary McCarthy write in?
Gary McCarthy writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 70 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Gary McCarthy's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Gary McCarthy's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Gary McCarthy's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Gary McCarthy's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of The Derby Man Books series. The first book, The Derby Man, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.