In addition to his historical works, McMillan has also written several novels and short stories set in the American West, including "Sundance" (2007) and "Comanche Moon" (2011). He has also written a number of nonfiction books on other topics, such as "The Red Carpet: Hollywood and the American Dream" (2004) and "The American Way of War: A History of the U.S. Military" (2012).
McMillan's work has been praised by critics for its historical accuracy, its engaging storytelling, and its insights into the human condition. He has been awarded numerous awards for his writing, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Willa Cather Literary Award.
Here is a more detailed list of some of Joseph J. McMillan's books:
* "The Gunfighter: Man or Myth?" (2002)
* "Buffalo Bill: The Life and Legend" (2005)
* "Wyatt Earp: The Life Behind the Legend" (2010)
* "Sundance" (2007)
* "Comanche Moon" (2011)
* "The Red Carpet: Hollywood and the American Dream" (2004)
* "The American Way of War: A History of the U.S. Military" (2012)
* "The Face of the Earth" (1994)
* "Through Darkest Africa: The Amazing Journey of Henry Morton Stanley" (1996)
* "The Man Who Invented Baseball: A Biography of Abner Doubleday" (1998)
* "The Story of the Alamo: A History of Courage and Sacrifice" (2000)
* "Custer's Last Stand: The True Story of the Battle of the Little Bighorn" (2003)
* "The Diary of Lewis and Clark: An Epic Journey of Discovery" (2006)
* "The Civil War: A History of the American Civil War" (2009)
* "The Great Depression: A History of America's Worst Economic Crisis" (2013)
* "The Vietnam War: A History of the Vietnam War" (2015)