Order of Charles Martin Books

Born on November 3, 1969, in the small town of Jacksonville, Florida, Charles Martin is not just another fiction writer—he’s a literary craftsman of the heart. With the soul of a poet and the vision of a philosopher, Martin pens tales that don’t just pull at your heartstrings—they rewire them. From tales of redemption and sacrifice to heart-wrenching loss and unexpected grace, his stories dig deep, asking questions we’re often too afraid to voice.

But before the bestselling author emerged, there was a boy who grew up on the banks of the St. Johns River. That backdrop—humid, southern, steeped in faith and fragility—seeps into nearly every sentence he writes. He’s a Southern man through and through, and you can feel that in his prose. That quiet strength. That reverence for nature. That unshakable belief in second chances.

Charles didn’t just stumble into storytelling. He earned a B.A. in English from Florida State University, then went on to complete a Master’s degree in Journalism and Communication at Regent University. Not content with just writing about the world, he wanted to understand how people communicate—how the heart speaks when the mouth fails. That pursuit of deeper connection led him to earn a Ph.D. in Communication, also from Regent. Yes, the man has a doctorate in learning how we speak—and perhaps, even more importantly, in how we listen. Maybe that’s why his characters sound so real, like someone you met once and still remember.

Martin’s first novel, The Dead Don’t Dance, was released in 2004. And with that one book, readers knew they were looking at a different kind of storyteller. One who doesn’t shy away from brokenness but instead walks right through it, offering hope on the other side. Over the years, he’s written more than a dozen novels, with each one echoing his signature themes—faith, love, loss, and that quiet, persistent kind of redemption that creeps in when you're least expecting it.

His most famous work, perhaps, is The Mountain Between Us—a survival love story that was eventually turned into a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba. But don’t let Hollywood's glitter distract you—Charles Martin’s true magic lies in the pages, where ordinary people make extraordinary choices, where pain finds peace, and where love doesn’t come wrapped in clichés but in hard-earned moments of grace.

Despite his success, Martin has remained deeply grounded. He still lives in Jacksonville with his wife Christy, and they have three sons. He’s not flashy. You won’t find him flaunting fame. Instead, you’ll find a man who writes in the quiet early morning, guided by faith and fueled by empathy. A man who isn’t afraid to tell stories where people get hurt—but who always, always believes in healing.

Ironically, for a man who writes about grief and sorrow so vividly, Charles Martin’s work is full of life. He doesn't just write books. He gives readers permission—to feel, to forgive, to fall apart, and to believe again. He’s the kind of author who’ll wreck you on one page and restore you on the next. You don’t just read Charles Martin—you experience him.

So, if you’re ready for stories that go deeper than plotlines and linger longer than the final chapter, then Charles Martin’s works are calling. Loudly. Quietly. Faithfully.

And trust me—once you start, there’s no going back.