Ted Dekker Reading Order

2 books (2014–2015)

Ted Dekker's A.D. series is a two-book fantasy thriller set in the first century that follows publication order. Released between 2014 and 2015, this complete series consists of A.D. 30 and A.D. 33, which should be read sequentially to fully experience the narrative arc. The books blend mystery and fantastical elements within their historical setting, appealing to readers of thriller and young adult fiction.

Start with A.D. 30 and read in order.

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1	A.D. 30 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A.D. 33 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2021–2021)

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1	The Boy Who Fell from the Stars 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2004–2004)

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1	I Need To Know: Answers To Questions about God 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2018–2018)

Ted Dekker's Beyond The Circle series consists of two complete books published in 2018, blending fantasy and thriller elements for young adult readers. The duology should be read in publication order, beginning with Rise of the Mystics followed by The 49th Mystic. Both novels are available and form a concluded story arc.

Start with Rise of the Mystics and read in order.

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1	Rise of the Mystics 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The 49th Mystic 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2010)

The Books of History Chronicles is a complete fantasy series by Ted Dekker comprising three novels published between 2006 and 2010. The first book, House, was co-written with Frank E. Peretti, followed by Skin and Immanuel's Veins. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the narrative arc and the mysterious elements that tie the trilogy together.

Start with House(With: Frank E. Peretti) and read in order.

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1	House(With: Frank E. Peretti) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Skin 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Immanuel's Veins 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2011–2013)

The Books of Mortals is a completed four-book fantasy series by Ted Dekker published between 2011 and 2013. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Forbidden and continuing through The Keeper, Mortal, and Sovereign. This young adult fantasy series blends elements of mystery and thriller throughout its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Forbidden, the first of 4 books in the Books Of Mortals series.

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1	Forbidden 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Keeper 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mortal 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sovereign 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2001–2002)

The Caleb series is a two-book fantasy thriller co-written by Ted Dekker and Bill Bright. Published between 2001 and 2002, this complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blessed Child followed by A Man Called Blessed. The books blend elements of mystery and fantasy within a young adult framework.

Start with Blessed Child(With: Bill Bright) and read in order.

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1	Blessed Child(With: Bill Bright) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Man Called Blessed(With: Bill Bright) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2005–2006)

Ted Dekker's Children's series consists of two fantasy and mystery books for young adults, published in 2005 and 2006. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Promise followed by The Drummer Boy.

Start with The Promise and read in order.

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1	The Promise 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Drummer Boy 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2004–2009)

The Circle series is a four-book fantasy thriller sequence by Ted Dekker, beginning with Black and concluding with Green. Published between 2004 and 2009, this complete series should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected narrative. The books blend elements of mystery and suspense across their fantasy-driven storyline, appealing to both young adult and adult readers interested in thought-provoking genre fiction.

Start with Black, the first of 4 books in the Circle series.

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1	Black 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Red 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	White 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Green 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2007–2007)

Ted Dekker's Circle graphic novel trilogy consists of three complete volumes published in 2007, blending fantasy, mystery, and thriller elements for young adult readers. The series should be read in publication order beginning with Black: The Birth of Evil, followed by Red: The Heroic Rescue, and concluding with White: The Great Pursuit. All three installments were released as a finished collection, making the series ideal for readers seeking a contained narrative arc.

Start with Black: The Birth of Evil and read in order.

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1	Black: The Birth of Evil 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Red: The Heroic Rescue 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	White: The Great Pursuit 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2011–2012)

This two-book fantasy thriller series by Ted Dekker follows Danny Hansen across two interconnected novels published in 2011 and 2012. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Priest's Graveyard and continuing to The Sanctuary. These psychological thrillers blend mystery and suspense within a larger narrative arc that unfolds across both installments.

Start with The Priest's Graveyard and read in order.

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1	The Priest's Graveyard 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sanctuary 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2018)

The Dream Traveler's Quest is a four-book fantasy series by Ted Dekker published in 2018. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Into the Book of Light and continuing through The Curse of Shadowman, The Final Judgment, and concluding with The Garden and the Serpent. The series blends fantasy and mystery elements with young adult appeal across its four installments.

Start with Into the Book of Light, the first of 4 books in the Dream Traveler's Quest series.

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1	Into the Book of Light 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Curse of Shadowman 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Final Judgment 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Garden and the Serpent 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2007–2009)

Ted Dekker's Lost series comprises six fantasy and mystery novels published between 2007 and 2009, forming a complete saga that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Chosen and concluding with Lunatic (co-written with Kaci Hill), the series blends young adult appeal with thriller elements across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Chosen, the first of 6 books in the Lost series.

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1	Chosen 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Infidel 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chaos 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Renegade 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Elyon(With: Kaci Hill) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Lunatic(With: Kaci Hill) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2008–2009)

The Lost Graphic Novels series by Ted Dekker comprises four complete books published between 2008 and 2009, presented in graphic novel format. Reading the series in publication order—beginning with Chosen, followed by Infidel, Chaos, and Renegade—provides the intended narrative experience. The series blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and thriller storytelling within a young adult framework.

Start with Chosen, the first of 4 books in the Lost Graphic Novels series.

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1	Chosen 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Infidel 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chaos 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Renegade 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2000–2002)

Ted Dekker's Martyr's Song trilogy consists of three complete novels published between 2000 and 2002 that should be read in publication order. The series includes Heaven's Wager, When Heaven Weeps, and Thunder of Heaven, blending elements of fantasy, mystery, and thriller storytelling. This finished trilogy is best approached sequentially from the first installment to fully experience the interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Heaven's Wager / The Martyr's Song and read in order.

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1	Heaven's Wager / The Martyr's Song 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	When Heaven Weeps 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Thunder of Heaven 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2020)

The Millie Maven trilogy is a three-book fantasy series by Ted Dekker featuring young adult mysteries and thriller elements. Published in 2020 as a complete series, these books should be read in publication order beginning with The Golden Vial, followed by The White Sword, and concluding with The Bronze Medallion. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative.

Start with Millie Maven and The Golden Vial and read in order.

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1	Millie Maven and The Golden Vial 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Millie Maven and The White Sword 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Millie Maven and the Bronze Medallion 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2005–2018)

Ted Dekker's completed non-fiction series spans six books released between 2005 and 2018, exploring themes of faith, spirituality, and personal transformation. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Slumber of Christianity and progressing through titles including Tea with Hezbollah (co-written with Carl Medearis), The Forgotten Way Meditations, Waking Up: How I Found My Faith By Losing It, and concluding with two volumes of The Way of Love. This collection reflects the author's perspectives on Christian practice and spiritual awakening across more than a decade of writing.

Start with The Slumber of Christianity, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	The Slumber of Christianity 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tea with Hezbollah(With: Carl Medearis) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Forgotten Way Meditations 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Waking Up: How I Found My Faith By Losing It 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Way of Love, Book 1 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Way of Love, Book 2 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2014)

The Outlaw Chronicles is a four-book fantasy series by Ted Dekker published between 2013 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Outlaw and continuing through Eyes Wide Open, Hacker, and Water Walker. This finished series blends elements of fantasy and mystery across its four installments.

Start with Outlaw, the first of 4 books in the Outlaw Chronicles series.

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1	Outlaw 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Eyes Wide Open 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hacker 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Water Walker 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2005–2008)

Ted Dekker's Paradise trilogy is a complete fantasy thriller series comprising three books published between 2005 and 2008. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Showdown, followed by Saint, and concluding with Sinner. All three entries are essential to the overall narrative arc, making sequential reading necessary for full comprehension of the story.

Start with Showdown and read in order.

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1	Showdown 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Saint 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sinner 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2002–2021)

Ted Dekker's Standalone Novels series comprises ten books published between 2002 and 2021, each offering independent stories that do not require previous reading. The series spans multiple genres including fantasy, mystery, thriller, and young adult fiction, with several entries co-written by collaborators Erin Healy and Rachelle Dekker. While these novels stand alone narratively, reading them in publication order provides insight into Dekker's evolving storytelling style across two decades. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.

Start with Blink / Blink of an Eye, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Blink / Blink of an Eye 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Thr3e 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Obsessed 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Adam 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	BoneMan's Daughters 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Kiss(With: Erin Healy) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Bride Collector 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Burn(With: Erin Healy) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Girl Behind the Red Rope(With: Rachelle Dekker) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Play Dead 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible