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Ace Collins Books in Order

Ace Collins is a celebrated storyteller, deeply rooted in his Arkansas heritage. As a prolific author, he has penned over eighty books for twenty-five different publishers, with sales exceeding 2.5 million copies. His diverse catalog encompasses novels, biographies, children's works, and non-fiction titles on history, culture, and faith. Collins has also made significant contributions to the literary world, including a featured speaker role at the National Archives Distinguished Lecture Series and a television special. His engaging presence has also led to appearances on every major network morning TV show. When not writing, Collins can be heard providing play-by-play commentary for college basketball. He resides in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, with his wife Kathy, Chair of the Education Department at Ouachita Baptist University, and their two grown sons.

Bibliography verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Ace Collins's book series? Ace Collins has written 6 book series. The most notable is the Children's Holiday Adventure series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Ace Collins

  • #1
    The Mandrell Family Album (With: Louise Mandrell) cover
    The Mandrell Family Album (With: Louise Mandrell)(1983)
  • #2
    Runaway Thanksgiving (With: Louise Mandrell) cover
    Runaway Thanksgiving (With: Louise Mandrell)(1993)
  • #3
    The Cathedrals: The Story of America's Best-Loved Gospel Quartet (With: Glen Payne,George Younce) cover
    The Cathedrals: The Story of America's Best-Loved Gospel Quartet (With: Glen Payne,George Younce)(1998)
  • #4
    Geared-Up Faith for Classic Car Buffs cover
    Geared-Up Faith for Classic Car Buffs(2022)
  • #1
    Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved Patriotic Songs cover
    Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved Patriotic Songs(1975)
  • #2
    Stories Behind Country Music's All-Time Greatest 100 Songs cover
    Stories Behind Country Music's All-Time Greatest 100 Songs(1996)
  • #3
    Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas cover
    Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas(2001)
  • #4
    Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas cover
    Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas(2003)
  • #5
    Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America cover
    Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America(2003)
  • #6
    Stories Behind Great Traditions Abbey Press cover
    Stories Behind Great Traditions Abbey Press(2004)
  • #7
    More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas cover
    More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas(2006)
  • #8
    Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter cover
    Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter(2007)
  • #9
    Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith cover
    Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith(2008)
  • #10
    Stories Behind Men of Faith cover
    Stories Behind Men of Faith(2008)
  • #11
    Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas cover
    Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas(2010)
  • #12
    Stories Behind the Songs and Hymns about Heaven cover
    Stories Behind the Songs and Hymns about Heaven(2019)

About Ace Collins

Ace Collins is a celebrated storyteller, deeply rooted in his Arkansas heritage. As a prolific author, he has penned over eighty books for twenty-five different publishers, with sales exceeding 2.5 million copies. His diverse catalog encompasses novels, biographies, children's works, and non-fiction titles on history, culture, and faith. Collins has also made significant contributions to the literary world, including a featured speaker role at the National Archives Distinguished Lecture Series and a television special. His engaging presence has also led to appearances on every major network morning TV show. When not writing, Collins can be heard providing play-by-play commentary for college basketball. He resides in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, with his wife Kathy, Chair of the Education Department at Ouachita Baptist University, and their two grown sons.

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