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Morrie Morgan Series

This series transports readers to the rugged Montana prairie at the turn of the 20th century. Follow the lives of settlers as they build new lives amidst ambitious projects and the harsh landscape. The narratives delve into themes of hope, community, and the enduring power of human resilience against adversity. It offers a compelling look at the shaping of the American West through the eyes of ordinary people.

The Whistling Season
Work Song
Sweet Thunder

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    The Whistling Season

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
    4.0(833)Add rating

    Set in the fall of 1909, the story follows widower Oliver Milliron, who responds to a unique newspaper ad for a housekeeper. Rose Llewellyn, the cheerful applicant, and her knowledgeable brother, Morris Morgan, arrive in Marias Coulee amidst a wave of homesteaders eager for the Big Ditch irrigation project. The narrative explores themes of hope, community, and the transformative power of ambition as these characters navigate life on the Montana prairie.

    The Whistling Season
  2. 2

    Work Song

    3.9(59)Add rating

    "[A] novel that best expresses the American spirit." –The Chicago Tribune “If America was a melting pot, Butte seemed to be its boiling point,” observes Morrie Morgan, the itinerant teacher and inveterate charmer who stole readers’ hearts in The Whistling Season. A decade later, he steps off the train and into the copper mining capital of the world in its jittery 1919 heyday. While the riches of “the Richest Hill on Earth” may elude him, once again a colorful cast of local characters seek him out. Before long, Morrie is caught up in the clash between the ironfisted Anaconda Mining Company, radical “outside agitators,” and the beleaguered miners. As tensions build aboveground and below, Morrie finds a unique way to give a voice to those who truly need one, and Ivan Doig proves yet again why he’s reigning king of Western fiction.

    Work Song
  3. 3

    Sweet Thunder

    A novel

    • 368 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
    3.8(47)Add rating

    Set in 1920s Butte, Montana, the narrative centers around a beloved character who harnesses the influence of the press to navigate the challenges and dynamics of the era. The story weaves together themes of journalism, community, and personal growth, showcasing the impact of media on society during a transformative time in American history. With a rich backdrop and engaging storytelling, the book captures the spirit of the West and the resilience of its characters.

    Sweet Thunder