- “The Shining” by Stephen King: Set in the fictional Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies, this horror novel follows the story of a family haunted by supernatural forces.
- “Plainsong” by Kent Haruf: Taking place in the fictional Holt, Colorado, this novel explores the lives of various characters navigating love, loss, and compassion in a small town.
- “Centennial” by James A. Michener: Spanning centuries, this epic novel delves into the history and development of a fictional town in Colorado, capturing the essence of the state’s diverse landscape.
- “Angle of Repose” by Wallace Stegner: While the majority of the novel takes place in California, it frequently references the main character’s ancestors’ lives in Leadville, Colorado, presenting a historical backdrop.
- “The Monkey Wrench Gang” by Edward Abbey: This environmentalist novel follows a group of ecologically-minded individuals who attempt to sabotage industrial development in the American Southwest, including parts of Colorado.
- “True Grit” by Charles Portis: Though the novel primarily takes place in Arkansas and Indian Territory, the protagonist ventures into Colorado in search of a wanted criminal, providing readers with a taste of the state’s rugged frontier.
- “The Western Star” by Craig Johnson: Part of the “Longmire” mystery series, this installment brings the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, to Durango, Colorado, in pursuit of a dangerous killer.
- “The Last Midwife” by Sandra Dallas: Set in a fictional Colorado frontier town in 1880, this novel explores the life of a midwife who is determined to bring safe childbirth practices to her community.
- “High Citadel” by Desmond Bagley: A thrilling adventure novel set in the Andes, this gripping tale follows a group of people stranded on a remote mountaintop in Colorado during a devastating avalanche.
- “High Country” by Nevada Barr: This mystery novel is part of the “Anna Pigeon” series and unfolds in Rocky Mountain National Park, offering readers a suspenseful tale of murder among the scenery of Colorado’s mountains.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Colorado
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