Left Behind Books in Order
Left Behind is a 14-book series by Tim F. LaHaye for ages 13+, at a grades 5–7 reading level, with moderate to very intense content (HootRated intensity 3–5 out of 5).
- Books
- 14
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate to very intense
- HootRated 3–5 out of 5 · avg 3.7
Left Behind Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Left Behind books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left behind 1998 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Intense |
| 2 | Soul harvest 1998 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 3 | Apollyon 1999 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 4 | Assassins 1999 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Intense |
| 5 | Tribulation force 1999 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 6 | The Indwelling 2000 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 7 | The mark 2000 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Intense |
| 8 | Desecration 2001 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 9 | The remnant 2002 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 10 | Armageddon 2003 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Intense |
| 11 | Glorious Appearing 2004 · Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Intense |
| 12 | The regime 2005 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 13 | The rising 2005 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Intense |
| 14 | The rapture 2006 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Very Intense |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Moderate to Very Intense across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Left Behind (14 books by Tim F. LaHaye) lands at a grades 5–7 reading level, with average content intensity 3.7/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Left Behind Books
Left behind
Tim F. LaHaye
Left behind
Tim F. LaHaye
Soul harvest
Tim F. LaHaye
Soul harvest
Tim F. LaHaye
Apollyon
Tim F. LaHaye
Apollyon
Tim F. LaHaye
Assassins
Tim F. LaHaye
Assassins
Tim F. LaHaye
Tribulation force
Tim F. LaHaye
Tribulation force
Tim F. LaHaye
The Indwelling
Tim F. LaHaye
The Indwelling
Tim F. LaHaye
The mark
Tim F. LaHaye
The mark
Tim F. LaHaye
Desecration
Tim F. LaHaye
Desecration
Tim F. LaHaye
The remnant
Tim F. LaHaye
The remnant
Tim F. LaHaye
Armageddon
Tim F. LaHaye
Armageddon
Tim F. LaHaye
Glorious Appearing
Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins
Glorious Appearing
Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins
The regime
Tim F. LaHaye
The regime
Tim F. LaHaye
The rising
Tim F. LaHaye
The rising
Tim F. LaHaye
The rapture
Tim F. LaHaye
The rapture
Tim F. LaHaye
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- Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown 3 books · Grades 6–7 · intense content
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Questions about the Left Behind series
- What reading level is the Left Behind series?
- Left Behind books are at a grades 5–7 reading level (average grade level 5.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 14 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Left Behind books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Left Behind books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Left behind (1998); Soul harvest (1998); Apollyon (1999); Assassins (1999); Tribulation force (1999); and 9 more.
- What age is the Left Behind series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Left Behind for ages 13+. Content is moderate to very intense (HootRated intensity 3–5 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.