- “Desert Solitaire” by Edward Abbey: Although not a novel per se, this memoir documents Abbey’s time as a ranger in Utah’s Arches National Park and provides a deep connection to the area.
- “The Executioner’s Song” by Norman Mailer: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is based on the true story of Gary Gilmore, who was executed in Utah and explores themes of crime, punishment, and the justice system.
- “The 19th Wife” by David Ebershoff: This work combines historical fiction with a contemporary murder mystery and unravels the story of Brigham Young’s 19th wife.
- “The Lonely Polygamist” by Brady Udall: This novel delves into the complexities of family life in modern-day Utah, focusing on the struggles of Golden Richards, who balances four wives and twenty-eight children.
- “Under the Banner of Heaven” by Jon Krakauer: Investigative journalist Jon Krakauer explores the history and influence of Mormon fundamentalism in Utah through this non-fiction work.
- “Angle of Repose” by Wallace Stegner: Although not solely set in Utah, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel delves into the history of the American West, including Utah, and its impact on characters’ lives.
- “Plainsong” by Kent Haruf: Though primarily set in a small town in Colorado, this novel touches upon the lives of some characters who have ties to Utah and paints a vivid picture of life in the rural West.
- “Solitude: A Return to the Self” by Anthony Storr: Although not a novel, this philosophical work by psychiatrist Anthony Storr explores the importance of solitude and references the influence of Utah’s vast landscapes.
- “Return to Red Castle” by Caiseal Mor: This novel uses the backdrop of Utah’s natural wonders and Native American mythology to tell the story of a young girl who embarks on an otherworldly adventure.
- “Blood Rites” by Michael A. Black: Part of the Templar Chronicles series, this urban fantasy novel takes place in Salt Lake City and follows a group of modern Templar Knights as they battle supernatural forces.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Utah
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