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Tim LaHaye Reading Order

11 series Β· 122 books

Tim LaHaye was a prominent American evangelical minister and author known for his impactful contributions to Christian fiction. His writing, spanning from 1968 to 2015, includes 122 books across 11 series, with the Left Behind saga being his most acclaimed work, exploring apocalyptic themes. Other notable series by LaHaye include Before They Were Left Behind, Left Behind: The Kids, Babylon Rising, and The End.

Babylon Rising Series

Complete

4 books (2003–2006)

Start with Babylon Rising(With: Greg Dinallo), the first of 4 books in the Babylon Rising series.

#Title
1
Cover of Babylon Rising(With: Greg Dinallo)
Babylon Rising(With: Greg Dinallo)
2
Cover of The Secret on Ararat(With: Bob Phillips)
The Secret on Ararat(With: Bob Phillips)
3
The Europa Conspiracy(With: Bob Phillips)
4
The Edge of Darkness(With: Bob Phillips)

Before They Were Left Behind Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2005)

Start with The Rapture and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Rapture
The Rapture
2
The Regime
3
Cover of The Rising
The Rising

Left Behind Series

Complete

16 books (1995–2007)

Start with Left Behind, the first of 16 books in the Left Behind series.

#Title
1
Cover of Left Behind
Left Behind
2
Cover of Tribulation Force
Tribulation Force
3
4
Cover of Soul Harvest
Soul Harvest
5
6
7
Cover of The Indwelling
The Indwelling
8
9
Cover of Desecration
Desecration
10
Cover of The Remnant
The Remnant
11
Cover of Armageddon
Armageddon
12
Cover of Glorious Appearing
Glorious Appearing
13
Cover of The Rapture
The Rapture
14
The Regime
15
Cover of The Rising
The Rising
16
Cover of Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come

Left Behind: The Kids Series

Complete

40 books (1998–2004)

Start with Facing the Future, the first of 40 books in the Left Behind: The Kids series.

#Title
1
Cover of Facing the Future
Facing the Future
2
Cover of Second Chance
Second Chance
3
Cover of The Vanishings
The Vanishings
4
Cover of Through the Flames
Through the Flames
5
Cover of Nicolae High
Nicolae High
6
Cover of The Underground
The Underground
7
8
Cover of Death Strike
Death Strike
9
Cover of Earthquake!
Earthquake!
10
Cover of Into the Storm
Into the Storm
11
On the Run
12
Cover of The Search
The Search
13
Cover of Battling the Commander
Battling the Commander
14
Cover of Darkening Skies
Darkening Skies
15
Cover of Fire from Heaven
Fire from Heaven
16
Cover of Judgment Day
Judgment Day
17
Cover of Terror in the Stadium
Terror in the Stadium
18
The Showdown
19
Cover of A Dangerous Plan
A Dangerous Plan
20
Attack of Apollyon
21
Cover of Escape from New Babylon
Escape from New Babylon
22
Cover of Horsemen of Terror
Horsemen of Terror
23
Cover of Secrets of New Babylon
Secrets of New Babylon
24
Cover of Uplink from the Underground
Uplink from the Underground
25
26
Cover of Death at the Gala
Death at the Gala
27
Cover of Escape to Masada
Escape to Masada
28
Cover of Murder in the Holy Place
Murder in the Holy Place
29
Cover of The Beast Arises
The Beast Arises
30
Cover of The Mark of the Beast
The Mark of the Beast
31
Cover of War of the Dragon
War of the Dragon
32
33
Attack on Petra
34
Cover of Bounty Hunters
Bounty Hunters
35
36
Cover of Ominous Choices
Ominous Choices
37
Cover of The Perils of Love
The Perils of Love
38
Cover of The Rise of False Messiahs
The Rise of False Messiahs
39
Cover of The Road to War
The Road to War
40
Cover of Triumphant Return
Triumphant Return

Left Behind: The Kids Collection Series

Complete

12 books (2003–2005)

Start with Pursued, the first of 12 books in the Left Behind: The Kids Collection series.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

31 books (1968–2015)

Start with How to Be Happy Though Married, the first of 31 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of How to Be Happy Though Married
How to Be Happy Though Married
2
Transforming Your Temperament
3
Cover of Revelation Unveiled
Revelation Unveiled
4
Cover of The Unhappy Gays
The Unhappy Gays
5
Cover of Life in the Afterlife
Life in the Afterlife
6
Cover of Practical Answers to Common Questions about Sex in Marriage
Practical Answers to Common Questions about Sex in Marriage
7
Cover of I Love You, But Why Are We So Different?
I Love You, But Why Are We So Different?
8
Cover of Understanding Bible Prophecy for Yourself
Understanding Bible Prophecy for Yourself
9
Cover of Against the Tide(With: Beverly LaHaye)
Against the Tide(With: Beverly LaHaye)
10
Cover of A Nation Without a Conscience(With: Beverly LaHaye)
A Nation Without a Conscience(With: Beverly LaHaye)
11
Cover of The Spirit-Filled Family(With: Beverly LaHaye)
The Spirit-Filled Family(With: Beverly LaHaye)
12
Cover of Alike in Love(With: Beverly LaHaye)
Alike in Love(With: Beverly LaHaye)
13
Gathering Lilies from Among the Thorns(With: Beverly LaHaye)
14
The Act of Marriage(With: Beverly LaHaye)
15
Cover of Understanding the Last Days
Understanding the Last Days
16
The Act of Marriage After 40(With: Beverly LaHaye,Mike Yorkey)
17
Cover of Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible – New King James Version
Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible – New King James Version
18
Cover of Charting the End Times(With: Thomas Ice)
Charting the End Times(With: Thomas Ice)
19
Cover of Mind Siege: The Battle for the Truth(With: David A. Noebel)
Mind Siege: The Battle for the Truth(With: David A. Noebel)
20
Perhaps Today(With: Jerry B. Jenkins)
21
Cover of The Merciful God of Prophecy
The Merciful God of Prophecy
22
Cover of End Times Controversy(With: Thomas Ice)
End Times Controversy(With: Thomas Ice)
23
Cover of A Kid's Guide to Understanding the End Times(With: Jerry B. Jenkins,Chris Fabry)
A Kid's Guide to Understanding the End Times(With: Jerry B. Jenkins,Chris Fabry)
24
Cover of Embracing Eternity(With: Jerry B. Jenkins,Frank M. Martin)
Embracing Eternity(With: Jerry B. Jenkins,Frank M. Martin)
25
Cover of The Popular Encyclopedia of Bible Prophecy(With: Ed Hindson)
The Popular Encyclopedia of Bible Prophecy(With: Ed Hindson)
26
Cover of Party of Two(With: Beverly LaHaye)
Party of Two(With: Beverly LaHaye)
27
How to Study the Bible for Yourself
28
Cover of The Popular Bible Prophecy Workbook(With: Ed Hindson)
The Popular Bible Prophecy Workbook(With: Ed Hindson)
29
Cover of Global Warning(With: Ed Hindson)
Global Warning(With: Ed Hindson)
30
Cover of The Popular Handbook on the Rapture(With: Thomas Ice,Ed Hindson)
The Popular Handbook on the Rapture(With: Thomas Ice,Ed Hindson)
31
Cover of Target Israel(With: Ed Hindson)
Target Israel(With: Ed Hindson)

Poetry Series

Complete

1 book (1986–1986)

#Title
1
Cover of Our Favorite Verse(With: Beverly LaHaye)
Our Favorite Verse(With: Beverly LaHaye)

Soul Survivor Series

Complete

4 books (2001–2003)

Start with The Mind Siege Project, the first of 4 books in the Soul Survivor series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Mind Siege Project
The Mind Siege Project
2
Cover of All the Rave
All the Rave
3
Cover of The Last Dance
The Last Dance
4
Cover of Black Friday
Black Friday

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2008)

Start with Come Spring(With: Greg Dinallo) and read in order.

#Title
1
Come Spring(With: Greg Dinallo)
2
Cover of The Best Christmas Gift(With: Greg Dinallo)
The Best Christmas Gift(With: Greg Dinallo)
3
Cover of Always Grace(With: Greg Dinallo)
Always Grace(With: Greg Dinallo)

The End Series

Complete

4 books (2010–2014)

Start with Edge of Apocalypse, the first of 4 books in the The End series.

#Title
1
Cover of Edge of Apocalypse
Edge of Apocalypse
2
Cover of Thunder of Heaven
Thunder of Heaven
3
Brink of Chaos
4
Cover of Mark of Evil
Mark of Evil

The Jesus Chronicles Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2010)

Start with John's Story, the first of 4 books in the The Jesus Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Cover of John's Story
John's Story
2
Cover of Mark's Story
Mark's Story
3
Cover of Luke's Story
Luke's Story
4
Cover of Matthew's Story
Matthew's Story

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tim LaHaye written?
Tim LaHaye has written 122 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1968 to 2015.
What is the first book in each Tim LaHaye series?
Here are the first books in Tim LaHaye's series: Babylon Rising: Babylon Rising(With: Greg Dinallo); Before They Were Left Behind: The Rapture; Left Behind: Left Behind; Left Behind: The Kids: Facing the Future; Left Behind: The Kids Collection: Pursued.
What order should I read Tim LaHaye's books?
We recommend reading Tim LaHaye's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Tim LaHaye's series complete?
Tim LaHaye has 11 completed series.

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