Blackie Ryan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Blackie Ryan books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Happy Are the Meek
Buy on Amazon1985
Happy Are the Clean of Heart
Buy on Amazon1986
Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice
Buy on Amazon1987
Happy Are the Merciful
Buy on Amazon1992
Happy Are the Peace Makers
Buy on Amazon1993
Happy Are the Poor in Spirit
Buy on Amazon1994
Happy Are Those Who Mourn
Buy on Amazon1995
Happy Are the Oppressed
Buy on Amazon1996
The Bishop at Sea
Buy on Amazon1997
The Bishop and the Three Kings
Buy on Amazon1998
The Bishop and the Missing L Train
Buy on Amazon2000
The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain
Buy on Amazon2001
The Bishop in the West Wing
Buy on Amazon2002
The Bishop Goes to the University
Buy on Amazon2003
The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood
Buy on Amazon2005
The Bishop at the Lake
Buy on Amazon2007
The Archbishop in Andalusia
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Blackie Ryan series is publication order: 1. Happy Are the Meek (1985), 2. Happy Are the Clean of Heart (1986), 3. Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice (1987), 4. Happy Are the Merciful (1992), 5. Happy Are the Peace Makers (1993), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Blackie Ryan series by Andrew M. Greeley contains 17 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Blackie Ryan series is written by Andrew M. Greeley. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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