
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
Complete3 books (1988β1998)
Start with Angel Fire and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Fire 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Angel Light 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Contract with an Angel 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1986β2000)
Start with Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Sacred Visions 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Emerald Magic 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Blackie Ryan Series
Complete17 books (1985β2008)
Start with Happy Are the Meek, the first of 17 books in the Blackie Ryan series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Happy Are the Meek 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Happy Are the Clean of Heart 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Happy Are the Merciful 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Happy Are the Peace Makers 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Happy Are the Poor in Spirit 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Happy Are Those Who Mourn 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Happy Are the Oppressed 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Bishop at Sea 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Bishop and the Three Kings 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Bishop and the Missing L Train 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Bishop in the West Wing 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Bishop Goes to the University 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | The Bishop at the Lake 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | The Archbishop in Andalusia 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete17 books (1967β2010)
Start with Letters to Nancy, the first of 17 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Letters to Nancy 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Jesus Myth 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Making of the Popes 1978 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Faithful Attraction 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Love Affair 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Religion as Poetry 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | When Life Hurts: Healing Themes from the Gospels 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Religion in Europe at the End of the Second Millenium 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Book of Love 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Great Mysteries: Experiencing the Catholic Faith from the Inside Out 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Furthermore!: Memories of a Parish Priest 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Priests: A Calling in Crisis 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Catholic Revolution: New Wine, Old Wineskins and the Second Vatican Council 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Making of the Pope 2005 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | A Stupid, Unjust and Criminal War: Iraq 2001-2007 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Jesus: A Meditation on His Stories 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Chicago Catholics and the Struggles Within Their Church 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Nuala Anne McGrail Series
Complete12 books (1994β2009)
Start with Irish Gold, the first of 12 books in the Nuala Anne McGrail series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Irish Gold 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Irish Lace 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Irish Whiskey 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Irish Mist 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Irish Eyes 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Irish Love 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Irish Stew! 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Irish Cream 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Irish Crystal 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Irish Linen 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Irish Tiger 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Irish Tweed 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
O'Malley's (Family Saga) Series
Complete7 books (1997β2004)
Start with Summer at the Lake, the first of 7 books in the O'Malley's (Family Saga) series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Summer at the Lake 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Midwinter's Tale 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Younger Than Springtime 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A Christmas Wedding 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | September Song 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Second Spring 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Golden Years 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Passover Series
Complete3 books (1982β1984)
Start with Thy Brother's Wife and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thy Brother's Wife 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Ascent Into Hell 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Lord of the Dance 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
Poetry Collections Series
Complete1 book (1992β1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Sense of Love 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete12 books (1979β2009)
Start with The Magic Cup, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Magic Cup 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death in April 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Cardinal Sins 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | God Game 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Final Planet 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | All About Women 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Fall from Grace 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | White Smoke 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Star Bright! 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Priestly Sins 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Senator and the Priest 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Home for Christmas 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Time Between The Stars Series
Complete7 books (1985β1992)
Start with Virgin and Martyr, the first of 7 books in the Time Between The Stars series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin and Martyr 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Angels of September 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Patience of a Saint 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Rite of Spring 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Love Song 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | St. Valentine's Night 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Wages of Sin 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
World Of Maggie Ward Series
Complete3 books (1990β1991)
Start with The Cardinal Virtues and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Cardinal Virtues 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | An Occasion of Sin 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Search for Maggie Ward 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

