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ⓘ About Sharyn McCrumb
The most successful authors are those that can find their own voice and unique identity. Sharyn McCrumb is that author. McCrumb, a Virginia native, stands to claim that the American south is a mix of cultures, not simply one. From a young age, she noticed the differences between what she calls the “flatland people” and the “mountain people.” McCrumb was frustrated that the south was primarily represented by plantation culture. Because of this, her work is focused around the lives of the early mountain people; the culture she feels more apart of. With the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, this celebrated author commands the hearts of her readers to investigate the often forgotten, often heartbreaking lives of the people that came before her.
All Book Series by Sharyn McCrumb
Prayers the Devil Answers
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2016
Faster Pastor
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2009 Co-authored · Adam Edwards
Old Land, Dark Land, Strange Land
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2017
Transgressions
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2005 Co-authored · Stephen King,Lawrence Block,Anne Perry,Jeffery Deaver,Ed McBain,Donald E. Westlake,Bonnie Jeanne Perry,Joyce Carol Oates,Walter Mosley,John Farris
Transgressions, Vol. 2
Book 2 of 4 · published 2006 Anthology · Stephen King,Lawrence Block,Ed McBain,John Farris
Transgressions, Vol. 3
Book 3 of 4 · published 2006 Co-authored · Anne Perry,Ed McBain,Donald E. Westlake,John Farris
Transgressions, Vol. 4
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2006 Co-authored · Anne Perry,Ed McBain
The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1995
Book 7 of 31 · published 1996
Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
Book 26 of 31 · published 2008
27 Views of Asheville: A Southern Mountain Town in Prose & Poetry
Book 29 of 31 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sharyn McCrumb?
The most successful authors are those that can find their own voice and unique identity. Sharyn McCrumb is that author. McCrumb, a Virginia native, stands to claim that the American south is a mix of cultures, not simply one.
Which Sharyn McCrumb series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Elizabeth MacPherson series, the earliest of Sharyn McCrumb's multi-book series: it opens with Sick of Shadows (1984) and runs to 9 books across 1984–2000, ending with The PMS Outlaws (2000). Sharyn McCrumb's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Sharyn McCrumb written?
Sharyn McCrumb has 72 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1984 and 2019. 30 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Ballad series with 12 books — and 42 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Sharyn McCrumb's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Sharyn McCrumb's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Elizabeth MacPherson (1984–2000, 9 books), Jay Omega (1987–1992, 2 books) and Ballad (1990–2016, 12 books), plus 1 more.
How are Sharyn McCrumb's books organised into series?
This guide splits Sharyn McCrumb's 72 books into 5 named series and 42 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Ballad (12 books, 1990–2016); Elizabeth MacPherson (9 books, 1984–2000); St. Dale (3 books, 2005–2009); Jay Omega (2 books, 1987–1992); Transgressions (4 books, 2005–2006).