Thomas Mayne Reid books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1818–1883
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 17
Thomas Mayne Reid published 14 novels and 3 children's books, beginning with The Scalp Hunters (1851). The best-known is The Headless Horseman (1865).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Mayne Reid
Standalone novels in order
The Scalp Hunters (1851)
The Forest Exiles (1855)
The White Chief (1855)
Osceola The Seminole: The Red Fawn of the Flower Land (1858)
Odd People (1860)
The Maroon (1862)
Ran Away to Sea (1865)
The Headless Horseman (1865)
The Castaways (1870)
The Flag of Distress (1876)
The Boy Hunters (1880)
The Young Voyageurs (1882)
Stories About Animals (1885)
Children's books in order
Lost Lenore (1864)
The Boy Slaves (1876)
The White Gauntlet (1891)
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About Thomas Mayne Reid
Thomas Mayne Reid was an Irish British novelist who fought in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). His many works on American life describe colonial policy in the American colonies, the horrors of slave labour, and the lives of American Indians. "Captain" Reid wrote adventure novels akin to those by Frederick Marryat (1792–1848), and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894). They were set mainly in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He was an admirer of Lord Byron. His novel Quadroon (1856), an anti-slavery work, was later adapted as a play entitled The Octoroon (1859) by Dion Boucicault and produced in New York.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Mayne Reid FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Mayne Reid written?
- Thomas Mayne Reid published 14 novels and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Mayne Reid's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Headless Horseman.
- What is Thomas Mayne Reid's last book?
- Stories About Animals (1885).
- What is Thomas Mayne Reid's most famous book?
- The Headless Horseman (1865) is Thomas Mayne Reid's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Mayne Reid's books for free?
- Yes. 38 books by Thomas Mayne Reid are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.