Steven James Reading Order

8 books (2015–2018)

The ASPCA Kids: Pet Rescue Club is a complete eight-book series published between 2015 and 2018, with stories written by Catherine Hapka, Rose Hapkins, Rachael Upton, Brenda Scott Royce, and others. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A New Home for Truman and concluding with Bailey the Wonder Dog.

Start with A New Home for Truman(By: Catherine Hapka), the first of 8 books in the ASPCA Kids: Pet Rescue Club series.

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1	A New Home for Truman(By: Catherine Hapka) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	No Time for Hallie(By: Catherine Hapka) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Lonely Pony(By: Catherine Hapka) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Too Big to Run(By: Catherine Hapka) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Puppy Called Disaster(By: Rose Hapkins) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Purr-fect Pair(By: Rachael Upton) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Champion's New Shoes(By: Brenda Scott Royce) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Bailey the Wonder Dog(With: Brenda Scott Royce,Dana Regan) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2012)

Steven James edited two complete anthologies published between 2010 and 2012 in the Suspense Magazine series. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with the January 2010 edition followed by the September 2012 edition. The series showcases mystery and thriller fiction alongside nonfiction content related to the suspense genre.

Start with Suspense Magazine January 2010 and read in order.

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1	Suspense Magazine January 2010 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Suspense Magazine September 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2016)

Steven James's Blur trilogy is a three-book mystery thriller series published between 2014 and 2016. The complete trilogy consists of Blur, Fury, and Curse and should be read in publication order. All three installments were released within a two-year span, concluding the series.

Start with Blur and read in order.

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1	Blur 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fury 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Curse 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

28 books (2001–2022)

Steven James has written 28 non-fiction books published between 2001 and 2022, covering topics in storytelling, spirituality, faith-based education, and personal development. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Jawdroppers. Titles include creative guides for children's ministry, Bible story collections, books on prayer and spiritual growth, and works exploring storytelling and narrative craft.

Start with Jawdroppers, the first of 28 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Jawdroppers 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Creative Storytelling Guide for Children’s Ministry 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	How to Smell Like God 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	24 Tandem Bible Hero Story Scripts For Children's Ministry 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Believe It! 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Evolution of a Poker Player 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	30 Old Testament QuickSkits for Kids 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Praying from the Gut 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Astonishing Tales of Spiritual Truth 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Becoming Real 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Crazy & Creative Bible Stories for Preteens 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Sharable Parables 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Gather Round the Dinner Fable 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Sailing Between the Stars 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Story: Recapture the Mystery 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	30 New Testament Interactive Stories for Young Children 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	30 Old Testament Interactive Stories for Young Children 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Bible Story QuickSkits for 2 Kids 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Heart Exposed 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Flirting with the Forbidden 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Story: Our Journey of Heartache and Grace from Eden to Evermore 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Story Trumps Structure 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Creating Characters 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Meeting the Mystery 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	30 Simply Fabulous Bible Skits for Kids! 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Discover Torch Enameling 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Troubleshooting Your Novel 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	The Art of the Tale(With: Tom Morrisey) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2000–2006)

This four-book series of plays by Steven James spans from 2000 to 2006 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Worship Sketches 2 Perform, followed by More Worship Sketches 2 Perform, On the Edge, and Drama for Real Life. The series consists of performance scripts and dramatic material suitable for various audiences and occasions.

Start with Worship Sketches 2 Perform, the first of 4 books in the Plays series.

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1	Worship Sketches 2 Perform 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	More Worship Sketches 2 Perform 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On the Edge 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Drama for Real Life 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2005–2005)

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1	Never the Same 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2019)

Steven James's three standalone novels span from 2006 to 2019 and should be read in publication order: Quest for Celestia, Runawayland, and Synapse. Though each book stands alone, they were released across more than a decade and represent the author's work in mystery and thriller fiction during this period. The series is now complete.

Start with Quest for Celestia and read in order.

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1	Quest for Celestia 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Runawayland 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Synapse 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2017)

The Bowers Files: The New York Years is a two-book mystery and thriller series by Steven James, consisting of Every Crooked Path and Every Deadly Kiss, published between 2015 and 2017. The series is complete and should be read in publication order. Both entries follow the same detective through interconnected cases during his tenure in New York.

Start with Every Crooked Path and read in order.

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1	Every Crooked Path 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Every Deadly Kiss 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2013)

The Jevin Banks Experience is a complete two-book mystery and thriller series by Steven James, with both installments published between 2012 and 2013. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Placebo followed by Singularity. This closed-ended series blends the author's expertise across mystery, thriller, and non-fiction genres.

Start with Placebo and read in order.

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1	Placebo 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Singularity 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2007–2018)

Steven James's Patrick Bowers Files is a nine-book crime thriller series following FBI agent Patrick Bowers as he investigates complex cases spanning from 2007 to 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Pawn and concluding with Every Wicked Man. The complete saga includes The Pawn, The Rook, The Knight, The Bishop, The Queen, Opening Moves, The King, Checkmate, and Every Wicked Man.

Start with The Pawn, the first of 9 books in the The Patrick Bowers Files series.

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1	The Pawn 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Rook 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Knight 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Bishop 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Queen 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Opening Moves 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The King 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Checkmate 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Every Wicked Man 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2025)

The Rift Trilogy is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Steven James consisting of two books published in 2024 and 2025. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Mind the Thin Places, followed by Portal. The series remains incomplete with additional installments forthcoming.

Start with Mind the Thin Places and read in order.

2 books (2023–2024)

Steven James's Travis Brock series is an ongoing mystery thriller that currently comprises two books published between 2023 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Broker of Lies followed by Fatal Domain. With new installments planned, this is an ideal entry point for readers seeking contemporary thrillers with complex protagonists and intricate plots.

Start with Broker of Lies and read in order.

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1	Broker of Lies 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fatal Domain 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible