Ted Dekker has published 53 novels, 2 novellas, 4 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Blink (2002). The series is Circle (3 books, starting with Black). The best-known is Black (2004). The latest is And They Found Dragons (2021).
Updated September 2026
Circle books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Black (2004) · 2 Red (2004) · 3 White (2004)
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Black (2004)
- 2.
Red (2004)
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White (2004)
Where to start with Ted Dekker
Start here
Black
Ted Dekker's most-read book and the first of the 3 Circle books.
Shortest way in
Three
One of the most-read, at about 400 pages.
Newest
And They Found Dragons
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
Heaven's Wager (2000)
When Heaven Weeps (2001)
Blink (2002)
Man Called Blessed (2002)
Thunder of Heaven (2002)
Thr3e (2003)
Three (2003)
The Circle Trilogy Featuring Complete Texts of Black Red and White (2004)
Obsessed (2005)
The Circle Black (2005)
The Slumber of Christianity (2005)
Blessed Child (2006)
House (2006), with Frank E. Peretti
Saint (2006)
Showdown (2006)
Blink of an Eye (2007)
Infidel (2007)
Skin (Apr 2007)
Adam (2008)
Chaos (The Lost Books, Book 4) (2008)
Renegade (The Lost Books, Book 3) (2008)
Sinner (2008)
BoneMan's Daughters (2009)
Sinner A Paradise Novel (2009)
The Circle Series (2009)
Green (Sep 2009)
Kiss (Nov 2009)
Burn (2010)
Immanuel's Veins (2010)
Tea with Hezbollah (2010)
The Bride Collector (2010)
Forbidden (2011)
The Priest's Graveyard (2011)
Forbidden Books of Mortals (2012)
Mortal (2012)
The Sanctuary (2012)
Outlaw (2013)
Sovereign (2013)
A. D. 30 (2014)
Eyes Wide Open (2014)
Eyes Wide Open, the Full Story (2014)
Hacker (2014)
Lost Books Collection (2014)
Water Walker (2014)
A.d. 33 (2015)
The Forgotten Way Meditations: The Path of Yeshua for Power and Peace in This Life (2015)
Rise of the Mystics (2018)
The 49th Mystic (2018)
Girl Behind the Red Rope (2019)
And They Found Dragons (2021)
Novellas in order
The Martyr's Song (2005)
The Drummer Boy (2006)
Children's books in order
The Promise (2005)
Chosen (2007)
Elyon (2009)
Lunatic (2009)
Other books in order
Black Graphic Novel (2007)
Red Graphic Novel (2007)
The Lost Books Visual Edition (2010)
Olumlu (2013)
Film and TV adaptations
- House (2008)Film · from House
About Ted Dekker
Ted Dekker is an American author of Christian mystery, thriller, and fantasy novels including Thr3e, Obsessed, and the Circle Series.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ted Dekker FAQ
- How many books has Ted Dekker written?
- Ted Dekker has published 53 novels, 2 novellas, 4 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ted Dekker's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Circle with Black. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Ted Dekker's latest book?
- And They Found Dragons (2021).
- What is Ted Dekker's most famous book?
- Black (2004) is Ted Dekker's most widely read book.
- Are Ted Dekker's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Circle); the other 60 books stand alone.
- Which Ted Dekker books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including House (film, 2008).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.