Frank Delaney Reading Order
6 series · 33 books · Born 1942
Frank Delaney was an Irish author known for his rich storytelling and exploration of themes rooted in history and culture. Over his prolific career, which spanned from 1981 to 2013, he penned 33 books across six series, including Ireland and Storytellers, as well as standalone novels, chapbooks, and non-fiction works. Delaney's most notable achievement is his bestselling book, Ireland, which showcases his unique blend of fiction and history.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1989–2011)
Start with Silver Apples, Golden Apples and read in order.
Chapbooks Series
Complete1 book (1990–1990)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  My Dark Rosaleen 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
Ireland Series
Complete5 books (2007–2012)
Start with Tipperary, the first of 5 books in the Ireland series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete10 books (1981–2013)
Start with James Joyce's Odyssey, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1993–2012)
Start with Telling the Pictures, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Telling the Pictures 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Sins of the Mothers 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Stranger in Their Midst 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Amethysts 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Desire and Pursuit 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Pearl 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  At Ruby's 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Bell Walk 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Ireland 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Jim Hawkins and the Curse of Treasure Island(As: Francis Bryan) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Storytellers Series
Complete4 books (2011–2012)
Start with The Druid, the first of 4 books in the Storytellers series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Frank Delaney written?
- Frank Delaney has written 33 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Frank Delaney series?
- Here are the first books in Frank Delaney's series: Anthologies: Silver Apples, Golden Apples; Ireland: Tipperary; Non-Fiction: James Joyce's Odyssey; Storytellers: The Druid.
- What order should I read Frank Delaney's books?
- We recommend reading Frank Delaney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Frank Delaney's series complete?
- Frank Delaney has 6 completed series.