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Martin Prechtel

3 Series • 14 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Stories of My Horses Books
Start with: The Mare and the Mouse (2021)
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Publication Order of Religious Books
Start with: Secrets of the Talking Jaguar (1998)
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Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: The War for the Heart and Soul of a Highland Maya Town (1997)

ⓘ About Martin Prechtel

About Martin Prechtel Martin Prechtel is an accomplished American writer, artist, and musician renowned for his unique approach to storytelling. He brings a rich tapestry of indigenous eloquence to his narratives, revealing the subtlety and irony embedded in living languages. Prechtel’s works often highlight the premodern vitality of cultures, fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse ways of thinking. His award-winning compositions resonate with readers, providing an enriching and engaging literary experience. In his writing, Prechtel demonstrates a remarkable ability to craft memorable characters and protagonists. Each figure in his stories is infused with depth and complexity, making them relatable and compelling to audiences.

All Book Series by Martin Prechtel

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The Mare and the Mouse

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021

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2021
2
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The Wild Rose

Book 2 of 3 · published 2022

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2022
3
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The Canyon Wren

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023

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2023
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Secrets of the Talking Jaguar

Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1998

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1998
2
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The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun

Book 2 of 4 · published 2005

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2005
3
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The Unlikely Peace at Cuchumaquic

Book 3 of 4 · published 2012

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2012
4
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Rescuing the Light

Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021

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2021
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The War for the Heart and Soul of a Highland Maya Town book cover

The War for the Heart and Soul of a Highland Maya Town

Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1997

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1997
2
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Scandals in the House of Birds

Book 2 of 7 · published 1997

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1997
3
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Long Life, Honey in the Heart

Book 3 of 7 · published 1999

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1999
4
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The Toe Bone and the Tooth

Book 4 of 7 · published 2002

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2002
5
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Stealing Benefacio's Roses

Book 5 of 7 · published 2006

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2006
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The Smell of Rain on Dust

Book 6 of 7 · published 2015

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2015
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Stealing Benefacio's Roses

Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2006

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2006

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Martin Prechtel?

About Martin Prechtel Martin Prechtel is an accomplished American writer, artist, and musician renowned for his unique approach to storytelling. He brings a rich tapestry of indigenous eloquence to his narratives, revealing the subtlety and irony embedded in living languages. Prechtel's works often highlight the premodern vitality of cultures, fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse ways of thinking.

Which Martin Prechtel series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Stories of My Horses series, the earliest of Martin Prechtel's multi-book series: it opens with The Mare and the Mouse (2021) and runs to 3 books across 2021–2023, ending with The Canyon Wren (2023).

How many books has Martin Prechtel written?

Martin Prechtel has 14 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1997 and 2023. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Stories of My Horses series with 3 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should Martin Prechtel's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Martin Prechtel's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Stories of My Horses (2021–2023, 3 books).

How are Martin Prechtel's books organised into series?

This guide splits Martin Prechtel's 14 books into 1 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Stories of My Horses (3 books, 2021–2023).