Left Behind: The Kids Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Left Behind: The Kids books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Vanishings
Buy on Amazon1998
Second Chance
Buy on Amazon1998
Through the Flames
Buy on Amazon1998
Facing the Future
Buy on Amazon1998
Nicolae High
Buy on Amazon1999
The Underground
Buy on Amazon1999
Busted!
Buy on Amazon2000
Death Strike
Buy on Amazon2000
The Search
Buy on Amazon2000
On the Run
Buy on Amazon2000
Into the Storm
Buy on Amazon2000
Earthquake!
Buy on Amazon2000
The Showdown
Buy on Amazon2001
Judgment Day
Buy on Amazon2001
Battling the Commander
Buy on Amazon2001
Fire from Heaven
Buy on Amazon2001
Terror in the Stadium
Buy on Amazon2001
Darkening Skies
Buy on Amazon2001
Attack of Apollyon
Buy on Amazon2002
A Dangerous Plan
Buy on Amazon2002
Secrets of New Babylon
Buy on Amazon2002
Escape from New Babylon
Buy on Amazon2002
Horsemen of Terror
Buy on Amazon2002
Uplink from the Underground
Buy on Amazon2002
Death at the Gala
Buy on Amazon2003
The Beast Arises
Buy on Amazon2003
Wildfire
Buy on Amazon2003
The Mark of the Beast
Buy on Amazon2003
Breakout!
Buy on Amazon2003
Murder in the Holy Place
Buy on Amazon2003
Escape to Masada
Buy on Amazon2003
War of the Dragon
Buy on Amazon2003
Attack on Petra
Buy on Amazon2004
Bounty Hunters
Buy on Amazon2004
The Rise of False Messiahs
Buy on Amazon2004
Ominous Choices
Buy on Amazon2004
Heat Wave
Buy on Amazon2004
The Perils of Love
Buy on Amazon2004
The Road to War
Buy on Amazon2004
Triumphant Return
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Left Behind: The Kids series is publication order: 1. The Vanishings (1998), 2. Second Chance (1998), 3. Through the Flames (1998), 4. Facing the Future (1998), 5. Nicolae High (1999), and 35 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Left Behind: The Kids series by Jerry B. Jenkins contains 40 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Left Behind: The Kids series is written by Jerry B. Jenkins. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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