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Angels Walking Books in Order

3 Books
2014 – 2017 Published
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01
Angels Walking
Angels Walking
2014
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02
Chasing Sunsets
Chasing Sunsets
2015
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03
Brush of Wings
Brush of Wings
2017
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Recommended Reading Order

The best and most natural way to read the Angels Walking series by Karen Kingsbury is in its original publication order. Because the narrative follows a continuous timeline with overlapping characters and developing storylines, reading the books out of order will spoil major plot points, particularly the evolving health struggles and relationships of the characters.

Angels Walking Publication Order

Here is the official order of the trilogy:

  1. Angels Walking (2014) – Introduces former baseball star Tyler Ames as he attempts to rebuild his life and find redemption, aided by a team of angels.
  2. Chasing Sunsets (2015) – Shifts focus to Mary Catherine Clark as she navigates a difficult heart condition, charity work at a youth center, and a romance with Dodgers pitcher Marcus Dillinger.
  3. Brush of Wings (2016) – The emotional conclusion of the trilogy, following Mary Catherine's life-or-death decision to work at an orphanage in Uganda and the angels' final mission.

Chronological Order and Caveats

The chronological order of the series is identical to its publication order. The storyline flows directly from the events of Angels Walking into Chasing Sunsets, and wraps up in Brush of Wings. We recommend sticking strictly to this path, as characters like Tyler Ames, Sami Dawson, Mary Catherine Clark, and Marcus Dillinger have arcs that span across all three books.

Series Connections and Universe Context

While Karen Kingsbury is famous for her massive, interconnected Baxter Family universe, the Angels Walking trilogy is a standalone series. You do not need to have read any of the Baxter Family books to fully understand or enjoy this series. However, it shares the same signature style of emotional, faith-driven storytelling and themes of divine orchestration that fans of Kingsbury's other works will instantly recognize.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Angels Walking series?

You should start with the first book, Angels Walking, as the trilogy follows a continuous story arc with characters whose lives remain deeply interconnected across all three books.

QWhat is the chronological order of the Angels Walking books?

The chronological order is the same as the publication order: Angels Walking (2014), followed by Chasing Sunsets (2015), and ending with Brush of Wings (2016).

QIs the Angels Walking series connected to the Baxter Family books?

No, the Angels Walking series is a standalone trilogy and does not require reading any of the Baxter Family books to be fully understood.

QWho is the author of the Angels Walking series?

The series is written by Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of contemporary Christian fiction.

QAre there any spin-offs or co-authored books in this series?

There are no spin-offs, sequels, or co-authored additions to the Angels Walking trilogy; it remains a complete three-book series.

QWhy is the publication year of Brush of Wings sometimes listed as 2017?

Although some library databases and catalogs list Brush of Wings with a 2017 release date (likely due to paperback reprints), the book was originally published on March 29, 2016.