Gilbert Morris

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Gilbert Morris, (1929-) is a Christy Award winning, prolific Christian author.

Gilbert was born May 24 in Forrest City, Arkansas, the son of Osceola M Morris and Jewell Irene Gilbert.

He was a pastor for 10 years before becoming Professor of English at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. He has a Ph.D at the University of Arkansas. During the summers of 1984 and 1985, he did postgraduate work at the University of London.

He currently lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama with his wife. He has 3 children, including a daughter, Lynn Morris and a son Alan Morris who have both co-written with him.

Many of his books are published by Bethany House Publishers.

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[edit] Books by Gilbert Morris

He has written many series, and co-authored books with others as well.

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[edit] House of Winslow Series

This series chronicles the Winslow family from Gilbert, who was on the Mayflower, continuing on through American history. Learn about each family member as their faith grows in the book and share the romance and historical happenings that go along with their stories.

Published by Bethany House.

The first part of this series was originally published with one set of covers (starting in 1986), and then in 2004, they started republishing them all with a new set of covers. Everything from that point on (from The Shining Badge forward) was never published with the original design.

  1. The Honorable Imposter, 1986
  2. The Captive Bride, 1987
  3. The Indentured Heart, 1988
  4. The Gentle Rebel, 1988
  5. The Saintly Buccaneer, 1988
  6. The Holy Warrior, 1989
  7. The Reluctant Bridegroom, 1990
  8. The Last Confederate, 1990
  9. The Dixie Widow, 1991
  10. The Wounded Yankee, 1992
  11. The Union Belle, 1992
  12. The Final Adversary, 1992
  13. The Crossed Sabres, 1993
  14. The Valiant Gunman, 1993
  15. The Gallant Outlaw, 1994
  16. The Jeweled Spur, 1994
  17. The Yukon Queen, 1995
  18. The Rough Rider, 1995
  19. The Iron Lady, 1996
  20. The Silver Star, 1997
  21. The Shadow Portrait, 1998
  22. The White Hunter, 1999
  23. The Flying Cavalier, 1999
  24. The Glorious Prodigal, 2000
  25. The Amazon Quest, 2001
  26. The Golden Angel, 2001
  27. The Heavenly Fugitive, 2002
  28. The Fiery Ring, 2002
  29. The Pilgrim Song, 2003
  30. The Beloved Enemy, 2003
  31. The Shining Badge, 2004
  32. The Royal Handmaid, 2004
  33. The Silent Harp, 2004
  34. The Virtuous Woman, 2005
  35. The Gypsy Moon, 2005
  36. The Unlikely Allies, 2005
  37. The High Calling, 2006
  38. The Hesitant Hero, 2006
  39. The Widow's Choice, 2006
  40. The White Knight, 2007

[edit] Appomattox Saga Series

Published by Tyndale House. Republished beginning in 2000 by Living Books.

  1. A Covenant Of Love, 1992
  2. Gate Of His Enemies, 1992
  3. Where Honor Dwells, 1993
  4. Land Of The Shadow, 1993
  5. Out Of The Whirlwind, 1994
  6. The Shadow Of His Wings, 1994
  7. Wall Of Fire, 1995
  8. Stars In Their Courses, 1995
  9. Chariots In The Smoke, 1997
  10. A Witness In Heaven, 1998

[edit] Reno Western Saga

Published by Tyndale House.

This series was originally called Jim Reno Westerns Series, and when the first four books were republished in 1992, they renamed the books and the series.

  1. Reno, 1992 (originally The Drifter, 1986)
  2. Rimrock, 1992 (originally The Deputy, 1986)
  3. Ride The Wild River, 1992 (originally The Runaway, 1987)
  4. Boomtown, 1992 (originally The Vigilante, 1988)
  5. Valley Justice, 1995
  6. Lone Wolf, 1995

[edit] Price of Liberty Series

Published by W Publishing Group. Co-written with Bobby Funderburk.

  1. A Call To Honor, 1993
  2. The Color Of The Star, 1993
  3. All The Shining Young Men, 1993
  4. The End Of Glory, 1993
  5. A Silence In Heaven, 1993
  6. A Time To Heal, 1994

[edit] Far Fields Series

Published by Stardust Publishers. Co-written with Bobby Funderbuck

  1. Beyond the River, 1993
  2. The Remnant, 1997

[edit] American Century Series

Published by Revell Publishers.

This set was originally called the American Odyssey Series. Each book has been renamed for a new publication beginning in 2005.

  1. A Bright Tomorrow, 2005 (originally A Time to be Born, 1994)
  2. Hope Takes Flight, 2006 (originally A Time to Die, 1994)
  3. One Shining Moment, 2006 (originally A Time to Laugh, 1995)
  4. A Season of Dreams, coming 2007 (originally A Time to Weep, 1996)
  5. Winds of Change, coming 2007 (originally A Time for War, 1997)
  6. Pages of Promise, coming 2007 (originally A Time to Build, 1998)

[edit] Wakefield Dynasty (1994-1998)

Published by Tyndale House Publishers.

  1. The Sword Of Truth
  2. The Winds Of God
  3. The Shield Of Honor
  4. The Fields Of Glory
  5. The Ramparts Of Heaven
  6. The Song Of Princes
  7. A Gathering Of Eagles

[edit] Cheney Duvall, M.D. Series

This series was co-written with his daughter, Lynn Morris

Published by Bethany House: "A trailblazing woman of courage, Cheney Duvall graduates from the first American college to grant degrees to women physicians just as the Civil War ends. Long-standing prejudices have not dissipated, however, and she must prove herself time and again--testing her dedication and the faith that compels her."

  1. The Stars for a Light, 1994
  2. Shadow of the Mountains, 1994
  3. A City Not Forsaken, 1995
  4. Toward the Sunrising, 1996
  5. Secret Place of Thunder, 1996
  6. In The Twilight, In The Evening, 1997
  7. Island of the Innocent, 1998
  8. Driven With the Wind, 2000

[edit] Katy Steele Adventures (1996-1998)

Published by Tyndale House Publishers. Co-written with Alan Morris.

  1. Tracks Of Deceit
  2. Imperial Intrigue

[edit] Spirit Of Appalachia (1997-2002)

Published by Bethany House. Co-written with Aaron McCarver.

  1. Over The Misty Mountains
  2. Beyond The Quiet Hills
  3. Among The King's Soldiers
  4. Beneath The Mockingbird's Wings
  5. Around The River's Bend

[edit] Liberty Bell (1995-2000)

Published by Bethany House.

  1. Sound The Trumpet
  2. Song In A Strange Land
  3. Tread Upon The Lion
  4. Arrow Of The Almighty
  5. Wind From The Wilderness
  6. The Right Hand Of God
  7. Command The Sun

[edit] Chronicles Of The Golden Frontier Series (1998-2000)

Published by Crossway Books. Co-written with J. Landon Ferguson.

  1. Riches Untold
  2. Unseen Riches
  3. Above The Clouds
  4. The Silver Thread

[edit] Omega Trilogy (1999-2001)

Published by WestBow Press. Co-written with Lynn Morris & Alan Morris.

  1. The Beginning Of Sorrows
  2. Fallen Stars, Bitter Waters
  3. Seven Golden Vials (Never Officially Released)

[edit] Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance Series

This is a follow up series to Cheney Duvall, M.D. Also co-written with his daughter, Lynn Morris

Published by Bethany House: "Cheney Duvall is now married to Shiloh, but that doesn't mean life will get any easier. Shiloh's past continues to come back to haunt them, and the couple finds themselves swept up in adventure and excitement as they use their medical skills to help the needy."

  1. Where Two Seas Met, 2001
  2. The Moon By Night, 2004
  3. There is a Season, 2005

[edit] Lions of Judah Series (2002- )

Published by Bethany House.

A series focused on the Jewish ancestry of Jesus.

  1. Heart of a Lion
  2. No Woman So Fair
  3. The Gate of Heaven
  4. Till Shiloh Comes
  5. By Way of the Wilderness
  6. Daughter of Deliverance

[edit] Lonestar Legacy Series (2003-2005)

Published by Integrity Publishers.

  1. Deep in the Heart
  2. The Yellow Rose
  3. The Eyes of Texas

[edit] The Creole Series (2003-2005)

Published by Thomas Nelson. Co-written with Lynn Morris

  1. The Exiles
  2. The Immortelles
  3. The Alchemy
  4. The Tapestry

[edit] Singing River Series (2005- )

Published by Zondervan Publishers.

  1. The Homeplace
  2. The Dream
  3. The Miracle

[edit] Cat Detectives Series (2007)

Published by Harvest House

  1. What the Cat Dragged In
  2. The Cat's Pajamas

[edit] Youth Fiction

Series not yet listed:

  • Bonnets and Bugles Series - for kids
  • The Daystar Voyages - for kids

[edit] Barney Buck Series

Published by Tyndale House.

  1. Barney Buck and the Buck of Goober Holler, 1985
  2. Barney Buck and the flying solar-cycle, 1985
  3. Barney Buck and the Kamikaze Charger, 1985
  4. Barney Buck and the Rough Rider Special, 1985

[edit] Seven Sleepers Series

Published by Moody Publishers.

  1. Flight of the Eagles, 1994
  2. The Gates of Neptune, 1994
  3. The Sword of Camelot, 1995
  4. The Caves that Time Forgot, 1995
  5. Winged Raiders of the Desert, 1995
  6. Empress of the Underworld, 1996
  7. Voyage of the Dolphin, 1996
  8. Attack of the Amazons, 1997
  9. Escape with the Dream Maker, 1997
  10. The Final Kingdom, 1997

[edit] Seven Sleeper: The Lost Chronicles Series

Published by Moody Publishers

A follow up series to the Seven Sleepers Series.

  1. City of the Cyborgs, 2000
  2. The Savage Game of Lord Zarak, 2000
  3. The Spell of the Crystal Chair, 2000
  4. The Strange Creatures of Dr. Korbo, 2000
  5. The Temptation of Pleasure Island, 2000
  6. The Terrible Beast of Zor, 2000
  7. The Victims of Nimbo, 2000

[edit] Standalone Novels

All That Glitters (1999) Crossway

  • Charade (2005) Zondervan
  • Edge Of Honor (2000) Zondervan -winner of the 2001 Christy Award for North American Historical.
  • God's Handmaiden (2004) Zondervan
    • This book is possibly linked with the enigmatic Florence Nightingale quote: "Je m'appelle Jevase parce que ce n'est pas mon nom" (See comments by Karl Pearson at Bibby, History of Teaching Statistics, p.136: Gervase Howard, a young nurse serving under Florence Nightingale in the Crimea is a sheltered girl when she enters the Wingate household and meets Davis Wingate. After Davis marries the selfish Roberta, Gervase leaves the Wingate household and goes to work for Florence Nightingale and Gervase follows her to the Crimean where Gervase meets Davis again. But following an accident Gervase is once back to Wingate Hall to take care of Davis.)
  • Jacob's Way (2001) Zondervan
  • Jordan's Star (2002) Zondervan
  • Santa Fe Woman (2006) Broadman Holman
  • The Angel Of Bastogne (2005) Broadman Holman
  • The Spider Catcher (2003) Zondervan
  • Through A Glass Darkly (1999) Bethany House
  • Heaven Sent Husband (2005) Steeple Hill Books

[edit] Resources

  • Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2006. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Thomson Gale. 2006. Accessed Sep 8, 2006 through online library

[edit] External links

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