Richard Paul Evans Reading Order

1 book (2015–2015)

3 books (2017–2019)

Richard Paul Evans' Broken Road trilogy, completed between 2017 and 2019, follows a young adult narrative best experienced in publication order. The three-book series consists of The Broken Road, The Forgotten Road, and The Road Home, offering a complete story arc across all volumes.

Start with The Broken Road and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Broken Road 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Forgotten Road 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Road Home 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1999–2023)

Richard Paul Evans' Children's series comprises six books published between 1999 and 2023, seemingly complete as of now. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dance and continuing through The Spyglass, The Tower, The Christmas Candle, The Light of Christmas, and concluding with My Son Lives In A Tree. This young adult-oriented collection blends Evans' storytelling with themes appropriate for his audience.

Start with The Dance, the first of 6 books in the Children's series.

#	Title
1	The Dance 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Spyglass 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Tower 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Christmas Candle 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Light of Christmas 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	My Son Lives In A Tree 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1993–1997)

Richard Paul Evans' Christmas Box trilogy consists of three complete novels published between 1993 and 1997, following a interconnected narrative that should be read in publication order. Beginning with The Christmas Box, followed by Timepiece and The Letter, this finished series traces a multigenerational story tied to a mysterious holiday artifact. The books blend elements of young adult and adult fiction, exploring themes of family, legacy, and redemption across different time periods. Each installment builds upon the previous one, making sequential reading essential to fully understanding the trilogy's emotional and narrative arc.

Start with The Christmas Box and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Christmas Box 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Timepiece 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Letter 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

#	Title
1	Sharing Too Much 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1998–2000)

Richard Paul Evans' Locket Trilogy is a three-book young adult series published between 1998 and 2000. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Locket, followed by The Looking Glass, and concluding with The Carousel. Each book builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to understanding the full narrative arc.

Start with The Locket and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Locket 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Looking Glass 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Carousel 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2011–2024)

The Michael Vey series consists of ten young adult books published between 2011 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with The Prisoner of Cell 25 and continuing through The Colony. The sequence includes The Rise of the Elgen, Battle of the Ampere, Hunt for Jade Dragon, Storm of Lightning, Fall of Hades, The Final Spark, The Parasite, and The Traitor as the subsequent installments in the narrative.

Start with The Prisoner of Cell 25, the first of 10 books in the Michael Vey series.

#	Title
1	The Prisoner of Cell 25 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Rise of the Elgen 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Battle of the Ampere 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hunt for Jade Dragon 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Storm of Lightning 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Fall of Hades 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Final Spark 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Parasite 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Traitor 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Colony 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2016)

The Mistletoe Collection is a complete three-book series by Richard Paul Evans published between 2014 and 2016. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mistletoe Promise, followed by The Mistletoe Inn, and concluding with The Mistletoe Secret. Each installment builds on the themes and connections established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for the full experience.

Start with The Mistletoe Promise and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Mistletoe Promise 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Mistletoe Inn 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Mistletoe Secret 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2020)

Richard Paul Evans's Noel Collection is a four-book series published between 2017 and 2020, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Noel Diary, followed by The Noel Stranger, Noel Street, and The Noel Letters. This young adult series offers a connected narrative that unfolds across its full span.

Start with The Noel Diary, the first of 4 books in the Noel Collection series.

#	Title
1	The Noel Diary 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Noel Stranger 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Noel Street 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Noel Letters 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2000–2023)

Richard Paul Evans' non-fiction series comprises six books published between 2000 and 2023, exploring themes of personal growth, wealth, and life lessons. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Quotable Evans. These works span inspirational collections and practical guides on financial wisdom and personal transformation, co-authored with Celeste L. Edmunds on the final entry.

Start with The Quotable Evans, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	The Quotable Evans 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Christmas Box Miracle 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me for Women 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Four Doors 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Garbage Bag Girl(With: Celeste L. Edmunds) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

18 books (1996–2026)

Richard Paul Evans has written 17 standalone novels published between 1996 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The First Gift of Christmas. The collection spans genres including young adult and non-fiction, offering readers independent stories that can be enjoyed in sequence or individually.

Start with The First Gift of Christmas, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	The First Gift of Christmas 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Baby Grand 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Promise 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Perfect Day 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Sunflower 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Finding Noel 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Gift 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Grace 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	If Only 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Christmas List 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Promise Me 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Lost December 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	A Winter Dream 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Christmas Promise 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	A Christmas Memory 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Christmas in Bethel 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Christmas Stranger 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Mercy's Child 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2010–2014)

Richard Paul Evans' Walk series consists of five young adult novels published between 2010 and 2014 in completed form. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Walk and continuing through Miles to Go, The Road to Grace, A Step of Faith, and Walking on Water. This series blends fictional narrative with inspirational themes drawn from Evans' own experiences and reflections on life's journey.

Start with The Walk, the first of 5 books in the Walk series.

#	Title
1	The Walk 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Miles to Go 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Road to Grace 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Step of Faith 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Walking on Water 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible