The Border Trilogy Series by Cormac McCarthy: 3 Books Collection Set - Ages 18+ - Paperback

Introducing The Border Trilogy Series by Cormac McCarthy, a collection of three captivating and critically acclaimed novels that transport readers to the rugged landscapes and rich tapestry of the American Southwest. This meticulously curated set includes the titles:

• All the Pretty Horses
• The Crossing
• Cities of the Plain

Each book is a standalone masterpiece while forming a powerful and interconnected narrative. Buy all three books in this outstanding trilogy now available at Books2Door.

About the Books

All the Pretty Horses

In All the Pretty Horses, the first novel in the trilogy, McCarthy introduces us to John Grady Cole, a young Texan on the cusp of adulthood. Filled with a longing for a vanishing way of life, Cole embarks on a journey south of the border, where he encounters love, loss, and the harsh realities of the Mexican frontier. McCarthy's evocative prose vividly captures the vastness of the landscape, the intensity of human emotions, and the timeless themes of honour, friendship, and the search for identity.

The Crossing

Continuing the epic saga, The Crossing delves deeper into the intricacies of the human spirit and the price one must pay for their convictions. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the novel follows the parallel journeys of Billy Parham and his younger brother Boyd as they venture into Mexico in pursuit of a stolen horse. Along their treacherous and transformative path, they confront the harshness of nature, the complexities of cross-cultural boundaries, and the irrevocable consequences of their choices.

Cities of the Plain

Finally, Cities of the Plain brings together the threads of the trilogy, presenting a haunting exploration of love and loss in a changing world. Set in the late 1940s, the novel reunites John Grady Cole and Billy Parham as their paths converge on a ranch near the Texas-Mexico border. Against the backdrop of a transforming landscape, McCarthy weaves a tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the clash between tradition and progress.

About the Author

Cormac McCarthy, born Charles McCarthy Jr. on July 20, 1933, is an iconic and revered American author known for his distinctive writing style, powerful narratives, and exploration of complex themes. His writing is characterised by sparse yet evocative prose, devoid of quotation marks and often punctuated by lengthy and poetic descriptions. McCarthy has received numerous awards, including the National Book Award for Fiction and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Description from the Publisher

All the Pretty Horses

John Grady Cole is the last bewildered survivor of long generations of Texas ranchers. Finding himself cut off from the only life he has ever wanted, he sets out for Mexico with his friend Lacey Rawlins. Befriending a third boy on the way, they find a country beyond their imagining: barren and beautiful, rugged yet cruelly civilised; a place where dreams are paid for in blood.

The Crossing

Set on the southwestern ranches in the years before the Second World War, The Crossing follows the fortunes of sixteen-year-old Billy Parham and his younger brother Boyd. Fascinated by an elusive wolf that has been marauding his family's property, Billy captures the animal but