Jerry B. Jenkins books in order
American writer
- Born
- 1949
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 98
- Series
- 1
Jerry B. Jenkins has published 55 novels, 8 novellas, 4 non-fiction books, 20 children's books and 11 other books, beginning with Left Behind (1995). The series is Left Behind (10 books, starting with Left Behind). 5 feature Rayford Steele. The best-known is Nicolae (1997). The latest is Dead Sea Conspiracy (2020).
Updated September 2026
Left Behind books in order (10)
Reading order: 1 Left Behind (1995) · 2 Tribulation Force (1996) · 3 Nicolae (1997) · 4 Apollyon (1999) · 5 The Mark (2000) · 6 Desecration (2001) · 7 The Remnant (2002) · 8 Armageddon (2003) · 9 The Rapture (2006) · 10 Kingdom Come (2007)
- 1.
Left Behind (Dec 1995), with Tim LaHaye
- 2.
Tribulation Force (Oct 1996), with Tim LaHaye
- 3.
Nicolae (Oct 1997), with Tim LaHaye
- 4.
Apollyon (Feb 1999), with Tim LaHaye
- 5.
The Mark (Nov 2000), with Tim LaHaye
- 6.
Desecration (Oct 2001), with Tim LaHaye
- 7.
The Remnant (Jul 2002), with Tim LaHaye
- 8.
Armageddon (Nov 2003), with Tim LaHaye
- 9.
The Rapture (Jun 2006), with Tim LaHaye
- 10.
Kingdom Come (Apr 2007), with Tim LaHaye
Where to start with Jerry B. Jenkins
Start here
Left Behind
Book 1 of Left Behind, the series that includes Nicolae, Jerry B. Jenkins's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Mark
One of the most-read, at about 381 pages.
Newest
Dead Sea Conspiracy
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
Too Late to Tell (The Jennifer Grey Mysteries #3) (1984)
Operative (1987)
Rookie (1991)
Though None Go with Me (1997)
Facing the Future (1998)
Twas the Night Before (1998)
Are We Living in the End Times? (1999)
On the Run (2000)
The Search (2000)
Assassins: Assignment: Jerusalem, Target (2001)
Hometown Legend (2001)
Soon (2003)
Silenced (2004)
The Road to War (2004)
Triumphant Return (Left Behind. the Kids) (2004)
Instant Menace (2005)
Missing Pieces (2005)
Shadowed (2005)
Dead End (2006)
The Tattooed Rats (2006)
Windy City Danger (2006)
Writing for the Soul (2006)
Demon's Bluff (2007)
John's Story (The Jesus Chronicles, Book 1) (2007)
Mark's Story (2007)
Midnight Clear (2007)
The Wormling I (2007)
The Wormling III (2007)
Riven (2008)
The Wormling V (2008)
Frantic (2011)
Pursued (Left Behind: The Kids Collection Book 2) (2011)
The Brotherhood (2011)
Unmasked (2011)
Left Behind Collection (2014)
Rescued (Left Behind: The Kids Collection) (2015)
Ruby Moon (2016)
The Glass Castle (2016)
Dead Sea Rising (2018)
10 Publishing Myths (2019)
Dead Sea Conspiracy (2020)
Novellas in order
The Neighborhood's Scariest Woman (1995)
The Vanishings (Jul 1998), with Tim LaHaye
Nicolae High (1999), with Tim LaHaye
The Underground (1999)
Busted! (2000)
Earthquake! (Left Behind: The Kids #12) (2000)
Escape to Masada (2003)
Non-fiction in order
Hedges (1989)
And Then Came You (1996)
Marriage (2005)
Verbal Judo (2010)
Children's books in order
Fire from Heaven (2001)
The Showdown (2001)
A Dangerous Plan (2002)
Horsemen of Terror (Left Behind. the Kids) (2002)
Taken (2003)
Heat Wave (Left Behind. the Kids) (2004)
Perils of Love (Left Behind. the Kids) (2004)
Canyon Echoes (2005)
Double Fault (2005)
Grave Shadows (2005)
Haunted Waters (2005)
Phantom Writer (2005)
Stolen Secrets (2005)
Escaping Darkness (2006)
Hidden Riches (2006)
Hollywood Holdup (2006)
Wind Chill (2006)
Hidden (2015)
The Paper Boat (2017)
The Mark of the Beast
Other books in order
Judgement Day: Into Raging Waters (2001)
Second Chance (Left Behind The Kids (#2) (2001)
Secrets of New Babylon (Left Behind) (2002)
Showdown: Behind Enemy Lines (Left Behind: The Kids (Library)) (2002)
Uplink from the Underground (Left Behind. the Kids) (2002)
Attack on Petra (2004)
Breakout! (Left Behind: the Kids) (2004)
Left Behind-The Kids (2004)
Verbal Judo, Updated Edition (2017)
Chosen: Come and See (2022)
Chosen: I Have Called You by Name (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- Left Behind: The Movie (2000)Film · from Left Behind
- Left Behind (2014)Film · from Left Behind
- Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002)Film · from Tribulation Force
- Left Behind: World at War (2005)Film · from Tribulation Force
About Jerry B. Jenkins
Jerry Bruce Jenkins is an American writer. He is best known for the Left Behind series, written with Tim LaHaye. Jenkins also writes the novels following the TV series about Jesus, The Chosen. Jenkins has written more than 200 books, in multiple genres, such as biography, self-help, romance, mystery, and young adult fiction. Nineteen of his 130+ novels have explored eschatological themes and settings.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jerry B. Jenkins FAQ
- How many books has Jerry B. Jenkins written?
- Jerry B. Jenkins has published 55 novels, 8 novellas, 4 non-fiction books, 20 children's books and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jerry B. Jenkins's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Left Behind with Left Behind. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Jerry B. Jenkins's latest book?
- Dead Sea Conspiracy (2020).
- What is Jerry B. Jenkins's most famous book?
- Nicolae (1997) is Jerry B. Jenkins's most widely read book.
- Are Jerry B. Jenkins's books connected?
- 10 books belong to 1 series (Left Behind); the other 88 books stand alone.
- Which Jerry B. Jenkins books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Left Behind (as Left Behind: The Movie, film, 2000) and Tribulation Force (as Left Behind II: Tribulation Force, film, 2002).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.