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Tracy L. Higley

Tracy L. Higley Reading Order

13 series Β· 59 books

Tracy L. Higley is a prolific author who has crafted over fifty books spanning science fiction, historical fiction, mystery, and literary fiction since 2002. Her diverse output includes multiple series such as the Clarissa Bell Mysteries, the Coming of the King Saga, and the Lost Cities collection, showcasing her versatility across genres and themes. A lifelong storyteller with a passion for adventure narratives that began in childhood, Higley brings imaginative world-building and complex characters to everything from contemporary mysteries to expansive historical epics.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2015)

Start this series with Heartwarming Christmas Stories

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Heartwarming Christmas Stories
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Clarissa Bell Mysteries Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

The Clarissa Bell Mysteries series by Tracy L. Higley comprises three books published from 2025 to 2026, with the series ongoing. Begin with Hieroglyphs and Homicide and continue through Palm Trees and Poison and Amulets and Alibis in publication order. This series blends mystery and thriller elements with historical fiction and literary sensibilities across its crime-focused narrative arc.

Start with Hieroglyphs and Homicide and read in order.

Start this series with Hieroglyphs and Homicide

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Hieroglyphs and Homicide
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Palm Trees and Poison
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Clarissa Bell Mysteries Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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Murder In The Museum
2025

Coming of the King Saga Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2015)

The Coming of the King Saga is a four-book science fiction and historical fiction series by Tracy L. Higley, published between 2014 and 2015 and now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Queen's Handmaid, followed by Royal Beauty, Star of Night, and Star of Wonder. This blend of mystery, thriller, and adventure elements combines literary fiction with speculative storytelling across its full arc.

Start with The Queen's Handmaid, the first of 4 books in the Coming of the King Saga series.

Start this series with The Queen's Handmaid

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Impactivity Guides Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2016)

The Impactivity Guides is a complete four-book series by Tracy L. Higley published in 2016, designed to be read in publication order beginning with Design: Create a Vision and System for Your Life. The series progresses through Dream: How to Discover the Adventure of Your Life, Impactivity: How to Set the World on Fire without Burning Out, and concludes with Unshackle: Get Free to Follow Your Dream. These guides blend practical self-help strategies with narrative elements across the author's signature genres of literary fiction and action-oriented storytelling.

Start with Design: Create a Vision and System for Your Life, the first of 4 books in the Impactivity Guides series.

Start this series with Design: Create a Vision and System for Your Life

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Design: Create a Vision and System for Your Life
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Dream: How to Discover the Adventure of Your Life
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Impactivity: How to Set the World on Fire without Burning Out
4
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Unshackle: Get Free to Follow Your Dream

Lost Cities Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2014)

Tracy L. Higley's Lost Cities series comprises three complete novels published between 2010 and 2014, blending historical fiction with mystery and adventure. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Palace of Darkness, which is set in ancient Petra, followed by Pompeii, City on Fire. Each book explores a different legendary lost city through interconnected narratives that span history and mystery.

Start with Palace of Darkness / Petra: City in Stone and read in order.

Start this series with Palace of Darkness / Petra: City in Stone

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Palace of Darkness / Petra: City in Stone
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Pompeii, City on Fire
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Palace of Darkness / Petra: City in Stone

Ordinary Women of the Bible Series

Ongoing

20 books (2019–2024)

The Ordinary Women of the Bible is an ongoing series of 20 books published between 2019 and 2024, with each installment written by a different author and focusing on a distinct biblical woman's story. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story and continuing through the subsequent titles. These historical fiction narratives explore the lives and experiences of lesser-known women from scripture, offering fresh perspectives on their roles and significance. The series combines literary fiction with historical storytelling to bring depth and humanity to these biblical figures.

Start with A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story(By: Carole Towriss), the first of 20 books in the Ordinary Women of the Bible series.

Start this series with A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story(By: Carole Towriss)

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A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story(By: Carole Towriss)
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A Perilous Journey: Phoebe's Story(By: Mary E. DeMuth)
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An Eternal Love, Tabitha's Story(By: Melanie Dobson)
4
An Unlikely Witness, Joanna's Story(By: Ginger Garrett)
5
Befitting Royalty, Lydia's Story(By: Elizabeth Adams)
6
Her Source of Strength, Raya's Story(By: Jill Eileen Smith)
7
No Stone Cast, Eliyanahs Story(By: Carole Towriss)
8
Rich Beyond Measure: Zlata's Story(By: Robin Lee Hatcher)
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Cover of The Healer's Touch: Tikva's Story(By: Connilyn Cossette)
The Healer's Touch: Tikva's Story(By: Connilyn Cossette)
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The Last Drop of Oil: Adaliah's Story(By: Virginia Smith)
11
The Life Giver, Shiphrah's Story(By: Connilyn Cossette)
12
Alone at the Well: Photine's Story(By: Sandi Rog)
13
Raised for a Purpose, Talia's Story(By: Virginia Smith)
14
The Dreamweaver's Bride(By: Jenelle Hovde)
15
Where He Leads Me: Zipporah's story(By: Texie Susan Gregory)
16
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The Prophet's Songbird: Atarah's Story(By: Roseanna M. White)
17
Daughter of Light: Charilene's Story(By: Melanie Dobson)
18
Pursued by a King: Abigail's Story(By: Elizabeth Adams,Diana Wallis Taylor)
19
The Ark Builder's Wife: Zarah's Story
20
The Reluctant Rival: Leah's Story(By: Mesu Andrews)

Seven Wonders Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2013)

Tracy L. Higley's Seven Wonders is a completed five-book historical fiction series published between 2008 and 2013 that should be read in publication order, beginning with Isle of Shadows. The series combines mystery and adventure elements across multiple historical settings connected to the ancient wonders of the world. Each novel stands as a distinct story while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the complete series.

Start with Isle of Shadows / Shadow of Colossus, the first of 5 books in the Seven Wonders series.

Start this series with Isle of Shadows / Shadow of Colossus

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Isle of Shadows / Shadow of Colossus
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Guardian of the Flame
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Pyramid of Secrets / City of the Dead
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2020)

Tracy L. Higley's collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2013 to 2020 with three complete entries that should be read in publication order: Broken Pieces, Rescued: An Allegory, and Dressed to the Nines. These works blend science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, and literary elements across varying lengths and narrative styles. The series is now complete and offers readers a diverse sampling of Higley's storytelling across multiple genres and themes.

Start with Broken Pieces and read in order.

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Rescued: An Allegory
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Dressed to the Nines

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2002–2026)

Tracy L. Higley has written four standalone novels across science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, and literary fiction genres, published between 2002 and 2022. These booksβ€”Retrovirus, Marduk's Tablet, Awakening, and Nightfall in the Garden of Deep Timeβ€”are best read in publication order, though each novel stands independently. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with Retrovirus(As: T.L. Higley), the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Retrovirus(As: T.L. Higley)

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Retrovirus(As: T.L. Higley)
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Marduk's Tablet(As: T.L. Higley)
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Nightfall in the Garden of Deep Time
5

The Books of Babylon Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2021)

Tracy L. Higley's Books of Babylon series comprises two science fiction and mystery novels published in 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Chasing Babylon followed by Fallen from Babel. These books blend elements of historical fiction, thriller, and action-adventure storytelling.

Start with Chasing Babylon and read in order.

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The Incense Road Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2024)

The Incense Road is an ongoing science fiction and historical fiction series by Tracy L. Higley that blends mystery and adventure across ancient settings. Three books have been published since 2024: Isle of Shadows, Pompeii: City on Fire, and Pyramid of Secrets. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the series as intended.

Start with Isle of Shadows and read in order.

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Pompeii: City on Fire: The Lost Cities Series
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The Time Travel Journals of Sahara Aldridge Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2023)

The Time Travel Journals of Sahara Aldridge is a four-book science fiction and historical fiction series by Tracy L. Higley, published between 2021 and 2023. The complete series follows a time travel premise that blends mystery, thriller elements, and adventure across historical periods. Read the books in publication order beginning with A Time to Love, followed by A Time to Seek, A Time to Weep, and Theft on the Nile.

Start with A Time to Love, the first of 4 books in the The Time Travel Journals of Sahara Aldridge series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tracy L. Higley written?
Tracy L. Higley has written 59 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Tracy L. Higley series?
Here are the first books in Tracy L. Higley's series: Anthologies: Heartwarming Christmas Stories; Clarissa Bell Mysteries: Hieroglyphs and Homicide; Coming of the King Saga: The Queen's Handmaid; Impactivity Guides: Design: Create a Vision and System for Your Life; Lost Cities: Palace of Darkness / Petra: City in Stone.
What order should I read Tracy L. Higley's books?
We recommend reading Tracy L. Higley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tracy L. Higley still writing new books?
Yes, Tracy L. Higley has 3 ongoing series: Clarissa Bell Mysteries, Ordinary Women of the Bible, The Incense Road.

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