J.T. Edson's books are best read by following the chronological timeline of his characters’ lives rather than the date they were published. The overarching story follows the Hardin and Fog families, primarily centered around the legendary Floating Outfit
This is the golden era of the core team: Dusty Fog (fighting, small but deadly), Mark Counter (brawling giant), the Ysabel Kid (deadly with bowie knife and rifle), and Waco (young gun). jt edson books in chronological order
The Civil War Series:
Title: Navigating the Texan Tapestry: The Chronological Order of J.T. Edson’s Floating Outfit Series small but deadly)
The Gun Wizard (1969) – Timeline 1872. Dusty faces a psychotic "trick shooter" who believes he is unbeatable. Mark Counter (brawling giant)
