Where to Begin: The Dragons in Our Midst Universe
For readers diving into the Christian fantasy of Bryan Davis, the ultimate starting point is his iconic dragon universe. Spanning three major subseries, this interconnected saga blends Arthurian legend, contemporary adventure, and deeply woven themes of faith. To experience the story as intended, you should read these series in order of publication, rather than strict chronological order. Reading the prequel elements first will spoil major plot points and character reveals in the main series.
Phase 1: Dragons in Our Midst
This is the core series where it all begins. It introduces Billy Bannister and Bonnie Silver as they discover their extraordinary dragon heritage and protect the remaining dragons from relentless slayers.
- Raising Dragons (2004)
- The Candlestone (2004)
- Circles of Seven (2005)
- Tears of a Dragon (2005)
Phase 2: Oracles of Fire
While the first book, Eye of the Oracle, functions partly as a prequel detailing ancient dragon history and events prior to Raising Dragons, the second half acts as a sequel to Tears of a Dragon. Read this series next to avoid spoilers.
- Eye of the Oracle (2006)
- Enoch's Ghost (2007)
- Last of the Nephilim (2008)
- The Bones of Makaidos (2009)
- Maiden Flight (2012) – Note: This is a short lost chapter focusing on Bonnie Silver's first flight, chronologically fitting between chapters 8 and 9 of Eye of the Oracle.
Phase 3: Children of the Bard
Set fifteen years after the conclusion of the Oracles of Fire series, this final quadrant wraps up the overarching dragon narrative.
- Song of the Ovulum (2011)
- From the Mouth of Elijah (2012)
- The Seventh Door (2014)
- Omega Dragon (2015)
The Starlight Universe: A Dual-Perspective Journey
Bryan Davis created a unique reading experience with the companion series Dragons of Starlight (geared toward young adults) and Tales of Starlight (written for older teens and adults). Both tell concurrent stories in the same world from different viewpoints. The author officially recommends an alternating hybrid order to get the full picture, culminating in the joint finale, Exodus Rising.
- Starlighter (Dragons of Starlight Book 1)
- Masters & Slayers (Tales of Starlight Book 1)
- Warrior (Dragons of Starlight Book 2)
- Third Starlighter (Tales of Starlight Book 2)
- Diviner (Dragons of Starlight Book 3)
- Liberator (Dragons of Starlight Book 4)
- Exodus Rising (Tales of Starlight Book 3)
The Portal Universe: Sci-Fi, Multiverses, and Dystopia
Separate from his dragon fantasy books, Davis constructed a dark sci-fi multiverse encompassing the Time Echoes Trilogy, The Reapers Trilogy, and the Oculus Gate series. They share the same thematic universe and can be read independently, though reading them in publication order provides the best worldbuilding progression.
Time Echoes Trilogy
- Time Echoes (2017)
- Interfinity (2017)
- Fatal Convergence (2017)
The Reapers Trilogy
- Reapers (2014)
- Beyond the Gateway (2015)
- Reaper Reborn (2017)
Oculus Gate Series
This post-apocalyptic sci-fi series features a rebellion against oppressive, angel-like overlords. The standalone novel Invading Hell (2021) links directly to this story world.
- Heaven Came Down (2020)
- Invading Hell (2021)
- My Soul to Take (2022)
- On Earth as It Is in Hell (2023)
The Astral Alliance Space Opera
If you prefer space travel, high-tech gadgets, and cosmic adventures, the Astral Alliance series follows thirteen-year-old Megan Willis as she searches for her parents' lost ship, the Astral Dragon, while resisting a corrupt interstellar regime.
- Search for the Astral Dragon (2022) – Note: Also published/grouped as the beginning of the Astral Alliance adventure.
- Across Astral Realms (2023)
- The First Starborn (2023)
- At the Speed of Mind (2024)
Superheroes, Standalones, and Non-Fiction
Davis has also written in other formats, including superhero adventures, non-fiction guides, and children's picture books.
Wanted: Superheroes Series
- Wanted (2017)
- Hertz to Be a Hero- Volume Two (2019)
- Antigravity Heroes (2019)
Standalone Novels and Graphic Novels
- I Know Why the Angels Dance (2009)
- Raising Dragons Graphic Novel (2015)
- Let the Ghosts Speak (2020)
Non-Fiction and Arch Books
For parents and educators, Davis wrote early reader Biblical retold stories in the Arch Books collection (published from 1997–2001) as well as family-centric non-fiction guides such as The Image of a Father (2004) and Spit and Polish for Husbands (2004).