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Andrew M. Greeley

Andrew M. Greeley Reading Order

11 series Β· 85 books Β· Born 5 Feb 1928

Andrew M. Greeley was a prolific American author known for his unique blend of fiction encompassing themes of faith, mystery, and human relationships. With a remarkable body of work that includes 85 titles across 11 series, Greeley is perhaps best recognized for his novels featuring characters like Blackie Ryan and Nuala Anne McGrail. Active from 1967 until 2010, his stories continue to captivate readers with their engaging narratives and insightful commentary.

Angel Fire Series

Complete

3 books (1988–1998)

Start with Angel Fire and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Angel Fire
Angel Fire
2
Cover of Angel Light
Angel Light
3
Cover of Contract with an Angel
Contract with an Angel

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1986–2000)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King
Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King
2
Cover of Sacred Visions
Sacred Visions
3
Cover of Emerald Magic
Emerald Magic

Blackie Ryan Series

Complete

17 books (1985–2008)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Happy Are the Meek
Happy Are the Meek
2
Cover of Happy Are the Clean of Heart
Happy Are the Clean of Heart
3
Cover of Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice
Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice
4
Cover of Happy Are the Merciful
Happy Are the Merciful
5
Cover of Happy Are the Peace Makers
Happy Are the Peace Makers
6
Cover of Happy Are the Poor in Spirit
Happy Are the Poor in Spirit
7
Cover of Happy Are Those Who Mourn
Happy Are Those Who Mourn
8
Cover of Happy Are the Oppressed
Happy Are the Oppressed
9
Cover of The Bishop at Sea
The Bishop at Sea
10
Cover of The Bishop and the Three Kings
The Bishop and the Three Kings
11
Cover of The Bishop and the Missing L Train
The Bishop and the Missing L Train
12
Cover of The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain
The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain
13
Cover of The Bishop in the West Wing
The Bishop in the West Wing
14
Cover of The Bishop Goes to the University
The Bishop Goes to the University
15
Cover of The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood
The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood
16
Cover of The Bishop at the Lake
The Bishop at the Lake
17
Cover of The Archbishop in Andalusia
The Archbishop in Andalusia

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

17 books (1967–2010)

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

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

Nuala Anne McGrail Series

Complete

12 books (1994–2009)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Irish Gold
Irish Gold
2
Cover of Irish Lace
Irish Lace
3
Cover of Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
4
Cover of Irish Mist
Irish Mist
5
Cover of Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes
6
Cover of Irish Love
Irish Love
7
Cover of Irish Stew!
Irish Stew!
8
Cover of Irish Cream
Irish Cream
9
Cover of Irish Crystal
Irish Crystal
10
Cover of Irish Linen
Irish Linen
11
Cover of Irish Tiger
Irish Tiger
12
Cover of Irish Tweed
Irish Tweed

O'Malley's (Family Saga) Series

Complete

7 books (1997–2004)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Summer at the Lake
Summer at the Lake
2
Cover of A Midwinter's Tale
A Midwinter's Tale
3
Cover of Younger Than Springtime
Younger Than Springtime
4
A Christmas Wedding
5
Cover of September Song
September Song
6
Cover of Second Spring
Second Spring
7
Cover of Golden Years
Golden Years

Passover Series

Complete

3 books (1982–1984)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Thy Brother's Wife
Thy Brother's Wife
2
Cover of Ascent Into Hell
Ascent Into Hell
3
Cover of Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance

Poetry Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1992–1992)

#Title
1
Cover of The Sense of Love
The Sense of Love

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

12 books (1979–2009)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Magic Cup
The Magic Cup
2
Cover of Death in April
Death in April
3
Cover of The Cardinal Sins
The Cardinal Sins
4
5
Cover of The Final Planet
The Final Planet
6
Cover of All About Women
All About Women
7
Cover of Fall from Grace
Fall from Grace
8
Cover of White Smoke
White Smoke
9
Cover of Star Bright!
Star Bright!
10
Cover of The Priestly Sins
The Priestly Sins
11
Cover of The Senator and the Priest
The Senator and the Priest
12
Home for Christmas

Time Between The Stars Series

Complete

7 books (1985–1992)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Virgin and Martyr
Virgin and Martyr
2
Cover of Angels of September
Angels of September
3
Cover of Patience of a Saint
Patience of a Saint
4
Cover of Rite of Spring
Rite of Spring
5
6
Cover of St. Valentine's Night
St. Valentine's Night
7
Cover of Wages of Sin
Wages of Sin

World Of Maggie Ward Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1991)

Start with The Cardinal Virtues and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Cardinal Virtues
The Cardinal Virtues
2
Cover of An Occasion of Sin
An Occasion of Sin
3
Cover of The Search for Maggie Ward
The Search for Maggie Ward

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Andrew M. Greeley written?
Andrew M. Greeley has written 85 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1967 to 2010.
What is the first book in each Andrew M. Greeley series?
Here are the first books in Andrew M. Greeley's series: Angel Fire: Angel Fire; Anthologies: Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King; Blackie Ryan: Happy Are the Meek; Non-Fiction: Letters to Nancy; Nuala Anne McGrail: Irish Gold.
What order should I read Andrew M. Greeley's books?
We recommend reading Andrew M. Greeley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Andrew M. Greeley's series complete?
Andrew M. Greeley has 11 completed series.

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