Chris Stewart Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Chris Stewart

For readers diving into Chris Stewart’s catalog, your starting point depends entirely on whether you prefer high-octane techno-thrillers or sweeping, faith-based apocalyptic fiction. If you are looking for a military thriller grounded in authentic aviation experience, start with his debut novel, Shattered Bone (1997). If you want his signature blend of geopolitical suspense and spiritual end-times fiction, start with The Brothers, the first book of The Great and Terrible series, or its modernized serial adaptation, Wrath & Righteousness.

The Great and Terrible Series vs. Wrath & Righteousness

This is the most critical distinction in Stewart’s bibliography. The author has written what is essentially the same story in two different formats. You do not need to read both series, but understanding their differences will help you choose which version is right for you:

• The Great and Terrible (Original Novel Series): Released between 2003 and 2008, this is a six-volume sweeping epic heavily rooted in Latter-day Saint (LDS) theology. It follows a cosmic battle between the forces of light and darkness, transitioning from the pre-earth life into a modern post-apocalyptic struggle.
• Wrath & Righteousness (Modernized Episodic Adaptation): Published between 2012 and 2013, this is a tighter, faster-paced, ten-episode serialization of the same story. It updates the geopolitical details to fit a modern climate, focusing heavily on a conspiracy involving a Saudi prince tempted by Lucifer to ignite World War III.

Publication Order: The Great and Terrible

1. The Brothers (2003)
2. Where Angels Fall (2004)
3. The Second Sun (2005)
4. Fury & Light (2007)
5. From the End of Heaven (2008)
6. Clear as the Moon (2008)

Publication Order: Wrath & Righteousness

1. Wrath & Righteousness (2012)
2. Darkness of This World (2012)
3. Son of the Morning (2012)
4. Breathless (2012)
5. The Master's Cry (2012)
6. Smoke and Dust (2012)
7. Wolves in the Night (2013)
8. Evil in the Darkness (2013)
9. Spiders from the Shadows (2013)
10. Sunrise (2013)

Geopolitical Techno-Thrillers (Standalone Novels)

Before writing spiritual fiction, Stewart was known for action-packed techno-thrillers reminiscent of Tom Clancy. These standalone books can be read in any order, though reading them in publication order shows the evolution of his style. The exception is Winter Sky, which is a historical fiction novel set during World War II rather than a modern military thriller.

1. Shattered Bone (1997) – Follows a rogue agent who steals a B-1B bomber.
2. The Kill Box (1998) – Centers on a biological virus crisis after Air Force One goes down.
3. The Third Consequence (2000) – Explores a stealth pilot defecting to Iran.
4. The Fourth War (2005) – Explores nuclear terrorism risks in Pakistan.
5. The God of War (2008) – Features the theft of an advanced U.S. super-jet.
6. Winter Sky (2016) – A historical drama about a Polish resistance fighter.

Important Caveat: The Boba Fett Database Confusion

Many online book databases, library systems, and retailers incorrectly attribute several 1990s Star Wars: Boba Fett graphic novels and comic books to this author. Titles such as Bounty on Bar-kooda, Twin Engines of Destruction, and Death, Lies, & Treachery were actually written by comic book writers like John Wagner and illustrated by Cam Kennedy. The politician and B-1B pilot Chris Stewart had no involvement in these Star Wars publications.

Non-Fiction and Collaborations

Stewart has also written several prominent non-fiction works, including highly successful collaborations. Seven Miracles That Saved America and The Miracle of Freedom (co-authored with his brother Ted Stewart) examine historical events through a patriotic and spiritual lens. He also co-wrote Elizabeth Smart’s bestselling memoir, My Story, helping her recount her abduction and survival.