📖 About Kilkenny

Kilkenny is a series universe written by Louis L'Amour. The complete collection runs to 6 books across 1 series, published between 1954 and 1998.

The main series is Publication Order of Kilkenny Books with 6 books. It opens with Kilkenny (1954) and currently runs to Monument Rock (1998).

Series included on this page:

🎯 Where to Start with Kilkenny

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Kilkenny (1954), book 1 of Publication Order of Kilkenny Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Kilkenny Books in Order

Publication Order of Kilkenny Books
6 books
1
Kilkenny book cover1Kilkenny1954Buy on Amazon
The Rider of Lost Creek book cover2The Rider of Lost Creek1976Buy on Amazon
The Mountain Valley War / A Man Called Trent book cover3The Mountain Valley War / A Man Called Trent1978Buy on Amazon
West of Dodge book cover4West of Dodge1996Buy on Amazon
A Gun for Kilkenny book cover5A Gun for Kilkenny1997Buy on Amazon
Monument Rock book cover6Monument Rock1998Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kilkenny books are there?
There are 6 books in the Kilkenny collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1954 and 1998.
What is the first Kilkenny book?
The first book is Kilkenny, published in 1954.
What order should I read the Kilkenny books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Kilkenny books?
The Kilkenny books were written by Louis L'Amour.
Is the Kilkenny series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Kilkenny Books, has 6 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Kilkenny series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1954, and the most recent in 1998.