Paul has his history incorrect. Kilkenny's list should go:
#1 - The Rider of Lost Creek
#2 - The Mountain Valley War
#3 - Kilkenny

The reason for all of this, is just follow Nita..
He met her in #1, She followed him in #2 (says so in the book), and then Kilkenny follows where Nita and Kilkenny have finally found peace.

Check it out.

Yes, there are short stories that follow in between, but the #1 - #3 is correct. I can prove it.