American Journey Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| September Sky |
2015 |
Buy |
| Mercer Street |
2015 |
Buy |
| Indiana Belle |
2016 |
Buy |
| Class of ‘59 |
2016 |
Buy |
| Hannah’s Moon |
2017 |
Buy |
Carson Chronicles Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| River Rising |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Memory Tree |
2018 |
Buy |
| Indian Paintbrush |
2018 |
Buy |
| Caitlin’s Song |
2019 |
Buy |
| Camp Lake |
2019 |
Buy |
Northwest Passage Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Mine |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Journey |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Show |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Fire |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Mirror |
2014 |
Buy |
Stone Shed Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Patriots |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Winding Road |
2025 |
Buy |
| Let Time Fly |
2025 |
Buy |
Time Box Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Lane Betrayal |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Fair |
2020 |
Buy |
| Sea Spray |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Refuge |
2021 |
Buy |
| Crown City |
2021 |
Buy |
John A. Heldt has built his career around a single concept: time travel into American history. Since his debut with The Mine in 2012, he has published twenty-three novels across five series, each sending modern characters back to different periods and places in the American past. His books combine the appeal of historical fiction with the drama of being a stranger in a time that is not your own.
Heldt’s series cover a wide range of settings, from the Pacific Northwest in the Northwest Passage series to the American Journey novels that span the country. His most recent series, Stone Shed, continues to find new ways to explore the tension between knowing the future and living in the past. The consistent popularity of his books reflects the enduring appeal of time travel as a fictional device and Heldt’s skill at making historical periods feel vivid and real.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has John A. Heldt written?
John A. Heldt has written 23 books across five series.
What was John A. Heldt's first book?
John A. Heldt’s first book is The Journey, published in 2012.
What is the common thread across John A. Heldt's series?
All of Heldt’s series involve time travel, typically sending characters from the present day into past eras of American history. Each series explores a different time period and region of the country, from the Pacific Northwest to the American heartland, but all share the central device of people displaced in time.