Ronald H. Balson Reading Order
2 series · 10 books
Ronald H. Balson crafts immersive historical fiction that weaves past and present together through interconnected narratives. Best known for his Liam Taggart and Catherine Lockhart series, which follows a tenacious investigator and attorney uncovering hidden histories, Balson brings meticulous research and emotional depth to his storytelling. His works, spanning from 2010 to the present day, blend legal intrigue with personal discovery across both series fiction and standalone novels.
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Liam Taggart & Catherine Lockhart Series
Likely Complete6 books (2010–2021)
The Liam Taggart & Catherine Lockhart series spans six historical fiction novels published between 2010 and 2021, following the same investigative duo through interconnected cases that span decades and continents. Beginning with Once We Were Brothers and concluding with Defending Britta Stein, the series should be read in publication order to appreciate how the characters and their relationships develop across the books. The series appears to be complete, with each entry exploring themes relevant to twentieth-century history through the lens of Taggart and Lockhart's work.
Start with Once We Were Brothers, the first of 6 books in the Liam Taggart & Catherine Lockhart series.
Start this series with Once We Were Brothers
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Once We Were Brothers |
| 2 |  Saving Sophie |
| 3 |  Karolina's Twins |
| 4 |  The Trust |
| 5 |  The Girl from Berlin |
| 6 | Defending Britta Stein |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2020–2025)
Ronald H. Balson has published four historical fiction novels between 2020 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book stands alone as an independent story, so readers can begin with any title, though reading them in publication order—starting with Eli's Promise—is recommended. The series currently comprises Eli's Promise, An Affair of Spies, A Place to Hide, and The Righteous, with future installments anticipated.
Start with Eli's Promise, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Eli's Promise
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Eli's Promise |
| 2 |  An Affair of Spies |
| 3 |  A Place to Hide |
| 4 | The Righteous |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ronald H. Balson written?
- Ronald H. Balson has written 10 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Ronald H. Balson series?
- Here are the first books in Ronald H. Balson's series: Liam Taggart & Catherine Lockhart: Once We Were Brothers.
- What order should I read Ronald H. Balson's books?
- We recommend reading Ronald H. Balson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ronald H. Balson still writing new books?
- Yes, Ronald H. Balson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.