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Order of Colleen Coble Books
Born on January 19, 1952, in the humble town of Wabash, Indiana, Colleen Coble never planned to become one of America's most beloved Christian romantic suspense authors. In fact, if you’d asked her as a child what she wanted to be, “an award-winning novelist” wasn’t the first thing she would’ve said. She might have answered something like a cowgirl or a secret agent—and, in a way, she's managed to live out both dreams... through her thrilling, edge-of-your-seat storytelling.
Raised in the rural heart of the Midwest, Coble’s early years were shaped by open skies, close-knit communities, and a firm foundation of faith. But don’t let the small-town backdrop fool you. Behind that sweet Midwestern smile was a woman brewing stories of mystery, murder, and redemption. Her characters don’t sip lemonade on porches—they dive into shipwrecks, solve crimes, dodge bullets, and fall in love while the world crumbles around them. Talk about drama with a divine purpose!
She graduated from Southwood High School and later attended Indiana Wesleyan University, where her passion for literature found a deeper anchor. But it wasn't until the unexpected death of her younger brother Randy in a lightning accident that Colleen’s writing career took a profound and personal turn. Out of grief, a spark of purpose ignited—and her first novel was born. What began as a tribute to her brother turned into a powerful calling that led to over 35 novels and counting. That’s right—more than thirty-five beautifully twisted tales that combine suspense, romance, and unwavering faith.
Coble has worn many hats—editor, teacher, speaker—but her true gift lies in weaving heart-pounding plots with soul-healing depth. She's often described as the “pioneer of inspirational romantic suspense,” and her works have been translated into multiple languages, reaching readers across the globe who crave stories that thrill, inspire, and renew.
Whether she’s exploring the haunting beauty of the Alaskan wilderness in her Rock Harbor series, unraveling secrets beneath the sun-drenched coastlines of her Sunset Cove novels, or plunging readers into murder investigations in quaint little towns that seem just a little too quiet—Colleen delivers suspense with sincerity, faith without fluff, and love that rises from the ashes.
Her accolades? Oh, plenty—RITA finalist, USA Today bestselling author, and Daphne du Maurier Award winner, to name a few. But perhaps the greatest reward comes from her readers, who return again and again to be swept up in her masterful storytelling.
Colleen currently lives in Indiana with her husband Dave—her real-life inspiration for many of the strong, supportive male leads in her novels. She’s a grandmother now too, balancing family life with writing deadlines like a literary ninja in yoga pants.
And no—she hasn’t died (thankfully!), though her books have killed off more characters than a Game of Thrones season finale. Still, every death she writes, every danger she crafts, serves a higher purpose: to show that hope always finds a way, even in the darkest corners.
So, the next time you pick up a Colleen Coble novel, don’t get too comfortable. The storm is coming, secrets are about to be uncovered, and someone might not make it out alive. But by the final page, grace always wins.
Ready to turn the page? The story is just beginning…
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