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Richard Paul Evans

Richard Paul Evans Reading Order

13 series Β· 63 books Β· Born 11 October 1962

Richard Paul Evans is a prolific American author recognized for his heartwarming storytelling in the genres of contemporary and inspirational fiction. With a remarkable catalog of 63 books spanning 13 series, his most famous works include *The Christmas Box* and the *Michael Vey* series. Active from 1993 until 2025, Evans continues to captivate readers with his engaging narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
Reader's Digest Select Editions, Volume 340

Broken Road Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with The Broken Road and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Broken Road
The Broken Road
2
Cover of The Forgotten Road
The Forgotten Road
3
Cover of The Road Home
The Road Home

Children's Series

Likely Complete

6 books (1999–2023)

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

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Spyglass
The Spyglass
3
4
Cover of The Christmas Candle
The Christmas Candle
5
Cover of The Light of Christmas
The Light of Christmas
6
My Son Lives In A Tree

Christmas Box Series

Complete

3 books (1993–1997)

Start with The Christmas Box and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Christmas Box
The Christmas Box
2
3
Cover of The Letter
The Letter

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
Cover of Sharing Too Much
Sharing Too Much

Locket Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2000)

Start with The Locket and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Locket
The Locket
2
Cover of The Looking Glass
The Looking Glass
3
Cover of The Carousel
The Carousel

Michael Vey Series

Ongoing

10 books (2011–2024)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Prisoner of Cell 25
The Prisoner of Cell 25
2
Cover of The Rise of the Elgen
The Rise of the Elgen
3
Cover of Battle of the Ampere
Battle of the Ampere
4
Cover of Hunt for Jade Dragon
Hunt for Jade Dragon
5
Cover of Storm of Lightning
Storm of Lightning
6
Cover of Fall of Hades
Fall of Hades
7
Cover of The Final Spark
The Final Spark
8
Cover of The Parasite
The Parasite
9
The Traitor
10
The Colony

Mistletoe Collection Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Mistletoe Promise and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Mistletoe Promise
The Mistletoe Promise
2
Cover of The Mistletoe Inn
The Mistletoe Inn
3
Cover of The Mistletoe Secret
The Mistletoe Secret

Noel Collection Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2020)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Noel Diary
The Noel Diary
2
Cover of The Noel Stranger
The Noel Stranger
3
Cover of Noel Street
Noel Street
4
Cover of The Noel Letters
The Noel Letters

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2000–2023)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Quotable Evans
The Quotable Evans
2
Cover of The Christmas Box Miracle
The Christmas Box Miracle
3
Cover of The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth
The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth
4
Cover of The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me for Women
The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me for Women
5
Cover of The Four Doors
The Four Doors
6
Garbage Bag Girl(With: Celeste L. Edmunds)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
Elgen Guard General Handbook

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

17 books (1996–2025)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The First Gift of Christmas
The First Gift of Christmas
2
Cover of The Baby Grand
The Baby Grand
3
Cover of The Last Promise
The Last Promise
4
Cover of A Perfect Day
A Perfect Day
5
Cover of The Sunflower
The Sunflower
6
Cover of Finding Noel
Finding Noel
7
8
9
10
Cover of The Christmas List
The Christmas List
11
Cover of Promise Me
Promise Me
12
Cover of Lost December
Lost December
13
A Winter Dream
14
The Christmas Promise
15
Cover of A Christmas Memory
A Christmas Memory
16
Cover of Christmas in Bethel
Christmas in Bethel
17
The Christmas Stranger

Walk Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2014)

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

#Title
1
2
Cover of Miles to Go
Miles to Go
3
Cover of The Road to Grace
The Road to Grace
4
Cover of A Step of Faith
A Step of Faith
5
Cover of Walking on Water
Walking on Water

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard Paul Evans written?
Richard Paul Evans has written 63 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Richard Paul Evans series?
Here are the first books in Richard Paul Evans's series: Broken Road: The Broken Road; Children's: The Dance; Christmas Box: The Christmas Box; Locket Trilogy: The Locket; Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25.
What order should I read Richard Paul Evans's books?
We recommend reading Richard Paul Evans's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Richard Paul Evans still writing new books?
Yes, Richard Paul Evans has 2 ongoing series: Michael Vey, Standalone Novels.

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