Delving into the Lives of Bodie and Brock Thoene
Mastering the art of historical Christian fiction are the accomplished author duo, Bodie and Brock Thoene (pronounced ‘tay-nee’). This dynamic husband-wife power team have carved careers out of turning the past into engaging narratives, with standout series like The Saga of the Sierras, A.D. Chronicles, and various Zion series.
Their story started with Bodie, a fiery teen journalist for her local newspaper, who later distinguished herself working for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions and ABC Circle Films. Duke, in his admiration, described her as a “writer with talent that captures the people and the times!” To complement her, Brock, with his rich academic background in history and education, adds significant value to the team, weaving authentic historical tapestries into their novels.
The Thoenes, parents to four adult children and grandparents to eight, divide their time between London, Hawaii, California, and Nevada.
Tracing the Thoenes’ Literary Journey: Books in Order
Although Brock Thoene initially ventured into the literary world with a non-fiction piece, Protecting Your Income and Your Family’s Future, it was in 1989 that he made his fiction debut along with Bodie. Their first novel, The Man from Shadow Ridge, kicked off an illustrious writing journey. What follows is a comprehensive list of Bodie and Brock Thoene’s books in order, tracking their publication sequence (which also includes chronological order when necessary).
Publication Order of Saga of the Sierras Books
| The Man from Shadow Ridge | (1990) |    |
| Riders of the Silver Rim | (1990) | |
| Gold Rush Prodigal | (1991) | |
| Cannons of the Comstock | (1992) | |
| Shooting Star | (1993) | |
| Flames on the Barbary Coast | (1993) | |
| Sequoia Scout | (1999) | |
| The Year of the Grizzly | (1999) | |