Discover books similar to "The Big Sky" series

Walter Van Tilburg Clark

The Ox-Bow Incident

A classic Western novel that deals with themes of justice and community, much like 'The Big Sky'. The story follows a posse seeking revenge for a cattle rustling and murder, and the moral complexities that arise. Fans of Guthrie's exploration of the American frontier and its codes of conduct will enjoy this one.

A.B. Guthrie Jr.

The Way West

A direct follow-up to 'The Big Sky', this novel continues the story of Dick Summers and his journey westward. Fans of the first book will appreciate the continued focus on the harsh beauty of the landscape and the challenges faced by those who settle it.

Larry McMurtry

Lonesome Dove

An epic Western novel that follows a group of former Texas Rangers as they drive a herd of cattle from Texas to Montana. Fans of 'The Big Sky' will appreciate the vivid depictions of the landscape, the complex characters, and the exploration of the American frontier.

Owen Wister

The Virginian

A classic Western novel that explores the themes of morality, justice, and community in the American West. Fans of 'The Big Sky' will appreciate the strong, taciturn protagonist and the vivid depictions of the landscape.

Elmer Kelton

The Time It Never Rained

A novel about a Texas ranching family and their struggles during a devastating drought, this book will appeal to fans of 'The Big Sky' for its exploration of the American West and the challenges faced by those who settle it.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

A classic American novel that explores the struggles of a family during the Great Depression, this book shares the themes of 'The Big Sky' in its exploration of the American frontier and the challenges faced by those who settle it.

Alan Le May

The Searchers

A novel about a Civil War veteran who sets out to find his niece who was kidnapped by Comanches, this book shares the themes of 'The Big Sky' in its exploration of the American frontier and the challenges faced by those who settle it.

Charles Portis

True Grit

A novel about a young girl who sets out to avenge her father's death, accompanied by a U.S. Marshal. Fans of 'The Big Sky' will appreciate the strong, taciturn protagonist and the vivid depictions of the landscape.

Jack Schaefer

Monte Walsh

A novel about a cowboy who struggles to adapt to changing times, this book shares the themes of 'The Big Sky' in its exploration of the American frontier and the challenges faced by those who settle it.