Francine Rivers

b. 1947

3 series 14 books in order 1 standalone book

Francine Rivers is an American writer who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. She began her writing career in the general market in 1976 and was recognized with numerous awards and nominations between 1976 and 1985. Raised in a religious home, she did not come to faith until later in life, after becoming a wife, mother of three, and established romance novelist. In 1986, after becoming a born-again Christian, she wrote Redeeming Love, a retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the California Gold Rush. Published initially by Bantam Books, it was later re-released by Multnomah Publishers in the mid-1990s. It is considered a classic of Christian fiction and has remained a top seller for the Christian Booksellers Association for nearly a decade.

Born: 1947
Known for: Mark of the lion, A Lineage of Grace, Sons of Encouragement

Series by Francine Rivers

Mark of the lion

3 books in order · 1993–1995

Voice in the Wind

1993 · Francine Rivers

Set during the siege era, this novel follows Jews, Romans, and Barbarians whose lives intersect through an ill-fated romance between slave girl…
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An echo in the darkness

1994 · Francine Rivers

This entry in a series that has inspired over half a million readers follows Marcus Lucianus Valerian, a prosperous trader who made his fortune…
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As Sure as the Dawn

1995 · Francine Rivers

Atretes, a German warrior and revered gladiator, won his freedom through fierceness. Continuing the chronicles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman…
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A Lineage of Grace

5 books in order · 2000–2001

Unveiled

2000 · Francine Rivers

The first book in the Lineage of Grace series, showing the grace of God in the life of Tamar and her father-in-law, Judah, by best-selling author…
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Unashamed

2000 · Francine Rivers

Rahab was a woman with a past to whom God gave a future. One of the five women in the lineage of Christ, she was exploited by men who saw only her…
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Unshaken

2001 · Francine Rivers

Ruth, one of five women in the lineage of Christ, gave up everything expecting nothing in return, and God honored her. Her loyalty to her…
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Unspoken

2001 · Francine Rivers

This is the story of Bathsheba and David, written by Francine Rivers, presenting the familiar biblical account from Bathsheba's perspective. The book…
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Unafraid

2001 · Francine Rivers

Mary is one of the most revered women in history, but the story presents her as an ordinary woman striving to please God in the same way that women…
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Sons of Encouragement

5 books in order · 2004–2007

The Priest

2004 · Francine Rivers

The Priest is a novella that explores the life of Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. It examines how Aaron supports…
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The Warrior

2005 · Francine Rivers

The Warrior is the second book in a series of biblical novellas by Francine Rivers that explores the lives of five men who supported key figures in…
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Standalone books

Redeeming Love

2020
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Francine Rivers written?

We list 14 books by Francine Rivers across 3 series, published between 1993–2020 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Francine Rivers's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Voice in the Wind.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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