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Gary McAvoy Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

Historical FictionMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Gary McAvoy is an American author who blends historical mysteries with theological intrigue across multiple series set within the Vatican and its hidden archives. His twenty books, published from 2005 to the present, span both fiction and non-fiction, exploring themes of ancient secrets, religious history, and archaeological discovery. McAvoy is best known for The Magdalene Chronicles and his Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers, which combine meticulous historical research with page-turning suspense.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2019)

Start with Harvest for Hope(With: Jane Goodall,Gail Hudson) and read in order.

Start this series with Harvest for Hope(With: Jane Goodall,Gail Hudson)

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#Title
1
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Harvest for Hope(With: Jane Goodall,Gail Hudson)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of And Every Word Is True(With: Ronald R Nye)
And Every Word Is True(With: Ronald R Nye)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Magdalene Chronicles Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2021)

Start with The Magdalene Deception and read in order.

Start this series with The Magdalene Deception

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1
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The Magdalene Deception
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Magdalene Reliquary
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Magdalene Veil
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vatican Archaeology Thrillers Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with Covenant of the Iron Cross and read in order.

Start this series with Covenant of the Iron Cross

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1
Covenant of the Iron Cross
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Devil's Symphony
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Pompeian Betrayal
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vatican Secret Archive Series

Ongoing

13 books (2021–2026)

Start with The Vivaldi Cipher, the first of 12 books in the Vatican Secret Archive series.

Start this series with The Vivaldi Cipher

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#Title
1
The Vivaldi Cipher
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Avignon Affair(With: Ronald L. Moore)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Opus Dictum
The Opus Dictum
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Petrus Prophecy(With: Ronald L. Moore)
The Petrus Prophecy(With: Ronald L. Moore)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Confessions of Pope Joan
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Galileo Gambit(With: Ronald L. Moore)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Jerusalem Scrolls
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Apostle Conspiracy
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Celestial Guardian
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Hildegard Seeds
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Medici Heresy
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Voynich Codex
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Borgia Vigil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Gary McAvoy written?
Gary McAvoy has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Gary McAvoy series?
Here are the first books in Gary McAvoy's series: Non-Fiction: Harvest for Hope(With: Jane Goodall,Gail Hudson); The Magdalene Chronicles: The Magdalene Deception; Vatican Archaeology Thrillers: Covenant of the Iron Cross; Vatican Secret Archive: The Vivaldi Cipher.
What order should I read Gary McAvoy's books?
We recommend reading Gary McAvoy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Gary McAvoy still writing new books?
Yes, Gary McAvoy has 2 ongoing series: Vatican Archaeology Thrillers, Vatican Secret Archive.

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