Andrew M. Greeley Reading Order

3 books (1988–1998)

Andrew M. Greeley's Angel Fire trilogy comprises three complete mystery thrillers published between 1988 and 1998. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Angel Fire and continuing through Angel Light and Contract with an Angel. This finished trilogy offers a complete narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with Angel Fire and read in order.

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1	Angel Fire 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Angel Light 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Contract with an Angel 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1986–2000)

Andrew M. Greeley assembled three complete anthologies between 1986 and 2000, spanning the genres of mystery, thriller, and non-fiction. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King, followed by Sacred Visions and concluding with Emerald Magic. The series is now complete.

Start with Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King and read in order.

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1	Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sacred Visions 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Emerald Magic 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

17 books (1985–2008)

The Blackie Ryan series comprises 17 complete mystery novels by Andrew M. Greeley, published between 1985 and 2008. The early entries are titled with "Happy Are the" phrases, while later books shift to "The Bishop" format, following the adventures of the titular character throughout the series. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the character's development across this two-decade span. Begin with Happy Are the Meek and continue through the numbered sequence to fully appreciate this extended mystery collection.

Start with Happy Are the Meek, the first of 17 books in the Blackie Ryan series.

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1	Happy Are the Meek 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Happy Are the Clean of Heart 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Happy Are the Merciful 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Happy Are the Peace Makers 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Happy Are the Poor in Spirit 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Happy Are Those Who Mourn 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Happy Are the Oppressed 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Bishop at Sea 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Bishop and the Three Kings 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Bishop and the Missing L Train 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Bishop in the West Wing 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Bishop Goes to the University 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Bishop at the Lake 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Archbishop in Andalusia 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

17 books (1967–2010)

Andrew M. Greeley's non-fiction series spans 17 books published between 1967 and 2010, exploring themes of religion, faith, and Catholic theology. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Letters to Nancy and concluding with the final two entries. These works examine various aspects of spirituality, church history, and social commentary, drawing from Greeley's perspective as both a scholar and priest.

Start with Letters to Nancy, the first of 17 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Letters to Nancy 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Jesus Myth 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Making of the Popes 1978 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Faithful Attraction 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Love Affair 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Religion as Poetry 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	When Life Hurts: Healing Themes from the Gospels 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Religion in Europe at the End of the Second Millenium 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Book of Love 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Great Mysteries: Experiencing the Catholic Faith from the Inside Out 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Furthermore!: Memories of a Parish Priest 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Priests: A Calling in Crisis 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Catholic Revolution: New Wine, Old Wineskins and the Second Vatican Council 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Making of the Pope 2005 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	A Stupid, Unjust and Criminal War: Iraq 2001-2007 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Jesus: A Meditation on His Stories 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Chicago Catholics and the Struggles Within Their Church 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (1994–2009)

The Nuala Anne McGrail series comprises twelve mystery novels by Andrew M. Greeley, published between 1994 and 2009. Each book in this complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Irish Gold and concluding with Irish Tweed. The series features interconnected mysteries woven throughout its span, making sequential reading essential to following the overall narrative arc.

Start with Irish Gold, the first of 12 books in the Nuala Anne McGrail series.

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1	Irish Gold 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Irish Lace 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Irish Whiskey 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Irish Mist 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Irish Eyes 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Irish Love 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Irish Stew! 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Irish Cream 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Irish Crystal 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Irish Linen 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Irish Tiger 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Irish Tweed 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1997–2004)

Andrew M. Greeley's O'Malley's series consists of seven interconnected family saga novels published between 1997 and 2004, following the lives and relationships of the O'Malley family across multiple generations. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Summer at the Lake and concluding with Golden Years. Each book spans different seasons and life stages, exploring themes of love, family bonds, and personal growth throughout the characters' journeys. This finished series offers a comprehensive chronicle of one family's experiences over several decades.

Start with Summer at the Lake, the first of 7 books in the O'Malley's (Family Saga) series.

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1	Summer at the Lake 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Midwinter's Tale 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Younger Than Springtime 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Christmas Wedding 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	September Song 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Second Spring 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Golden Years 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1982–1984)

Andrew M. Greeley's Passover trilogy is a complete mystery series consisting of three books published between 1982 and 1984. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Thy Brother's Wife, followed by Ascent Into Hell, and concluding with Lord of the Dance. This series blends mystery and thriller elements throughout its arc.

Start with Thy Brother's Wife and read in order.

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1	Thy Brother's Wife 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ascent Into Hell 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lord of the Dance 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1992–1992)

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1	The Sense of Love 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (1979–2009)

Andrew M. Greeley's collection of 12 standalone novels spans from 1979 to 2009, offering readers independent stories that can be enjoyed in any order, though publication order is recommended. The series concludes with Home for Christmas and encompasses a range of mystery, thriller, and non-fiction themes across its complete run. Each novel stands alone as its own narrative, allowing readers to begin with The Magic Cup or jump to any title that interests them. These works showcase Greeley's versatility as a writer across multiple decades and genres.

Start with The Magic Cup, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Magic Cup 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Death in April 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Cardinal Sins 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	God Game 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Final Planet 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	All About Women 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Fall from Grace 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	White Smoke 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Star Bright! 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Priestly Sins 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Senator and the Priest 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Home for Christmas 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1985–1992)

The Time Between The Stars series comprises seven complete novels published between 1985 and 1992 by Andrew M. Greeley. These mystery and thriller books should be read in publication order, beginning with Virgin and Martyr and continuing through Wages of Sin. The series follows a consistent narrative thread across all seven installments, making sequential reading essential to understanding the full story arc.

Start with Virgin and Martyr, the first of 7 books in the Time Between The Stars series.

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1	Virgin and Martyr 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Angels of September 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Patience of a Saint 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rite of Spring 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Love Song 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	St. Valentine's Night 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Wages of Sin 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1990–1991)

Andrew M. Greeley's World of Maggie Ward is a three-book mystery thriller series published between 1990 and 1991. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cardinal Virtues, followed by An Occasion of Sin, and concluding with The Search for Maggie Ward. Each book builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.

Start with The Cardinal Virtues and read in order.

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1	The Cardinal Virtues 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	An Occasion of Sin 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Search for Maggie Ward 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible