Order of Blackie Ryan Books
Father Blackie Ryan serves as the central character in Andrew M. Greeley's captivating mystery series. This Chicago-based priest, introduced when he's just over 40, embarks on globe-spanning adventures to unravel enigmatic cases connected to the Catholic Church.
Greeley launched the Blackie Ryan mysteries in 1985 with Happy Are the Meek, crafting a compelling detective who would captivate readers for over two decades. Mystery enthusiasts will also encounter a younger incarnation of Blackie in select Time Between The Stars novels. The series reached its conclusion in 2008 with The Archbishop in Andalusia, completing a remarkable run of 17 novels that follow both publication and story chronology.
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| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 6 |  Happy Are the Poor in Spirit | 1994 | |
| 7 |  Happy Are Those Who Mourn | 1995 | |
| 8 |  Happy Are the Oppressed | 1996 | |
| 9 |  The Bishop at Sea | 1997 | |
| 10 |  The Bishop and the Three Kings | 1998 | |
| 11 |  The Bishop and the Missing L Train | 2000 | |
| 12 |  The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain | 2001 | |
| 13 |  The Bishop in the West Wing | 2002 | |
| 14 |  The Bishop Goes to the University | 2003 | |
| 15 |  The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood | 2005 | |
| 16 |  The Bishop at the Lake | 2007 | |
| 17 |  The Archbishop in Andalusia | 2008 |