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Elizabeth Musser Reading Order

5 series · 16 books

Historical Fiction

Elizabeth Musser is an American historical fiction author whose novels blend faith-centered themes with meticulously researched period settings. Based near Lyon, France, she has built a reputation for emotionally complex stories spanning multiple genres, from the acclaimed Secrets of the Cross trilogy to standalone works like The Swan House, which earned recognition as one of Amazon's Top Christian Books. Across sixteen books written since 1996, Musser consistently crafts narratives that explore the intersection of personal conviction and historical circumstance.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
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Among the Fair Magnolias
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Secrets Of The Cross Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1996–2019)

Start with Two Crosses and read in order.

Start this series with Two Crosses

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#Title
1
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2
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Two Testaments
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Two Destinies
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2015)

Start with Waiting for Peter and read in order.

Start this series with Waiting for Peter

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#Title
1
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Waiting for Peter
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Love Beyond Limits
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2007–2025)

Start with Searching for Eternity, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Searching for Eternity

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#Title
1
Searching for Eternity
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Words Unspoken
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Sweetest Thing
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Long Highway Home
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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When I Close My Eyes
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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By Way of the Moonlight
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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From the Valley We Rise
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Swan House Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2020)

Start with The Swan House and read in order.

Start this series with The Swan House

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#Title
1
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The Swan House
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Dwelling Place
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Promised Land
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elizabeth Musser written?
Elizabeth Musser has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Elizabeth Musser series?
Here are the first books in Elizabeth Musser's series: Secrets Of The Cross Trilogy: Two Crosses; Short Stories/Novellas: Waiting for Peter; Swan House: The Swan House.
What order should I read Elizabeth Musser's books?
We recommend reading Elizabeth Musser's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Elizabeth Musser still writing new books?
Yes, Elizabeth Musser has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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