Carol Goodman Reading Order
4 series · 27 books
Carol Goodman is a prolific American author known for her captivating blend of gothic fiction and compelling storytelling. Over her career from 2002 to 2025, she has published 27 books across four series, including the popular Black Swan Rising, Blythewood, and Fairwick Trilogy, as well as several standalone novels. Goodman's notable work includes her bestselling debut, The Lake of Dead Languages, which established her as a prominent voice in the literary world.
Black Swan Rising Series
Complete3 books (2010–2013)
Start with Black Swan Rising and read in order.
Blythewood Series
Complete3 books (2013–2015)
Start with Blythewood and read in order.
Fairwick Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2011–2013)
Start with The Demon Lover / Incubus and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing18 books (2002–2025)
Start with The Lake of Dead Languages, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Lake of Dead Languages 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Seduction of Water 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Drowning Tree 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Ghost Orchid 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Sonnet Lover 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Night Villa 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Arcadia Falls 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | River Road 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Metropolitans 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Widow's House 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Other Mother 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Night Visitors 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Sea of Lost Girls 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Stranger Behind You 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Disinvited Guest 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Bones of the Story 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Return to Wyldcliffe Heights 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Writers and Liars 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carol Goodman written?
- Carol Goodman has written 27 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Carol Goodman series?
- Here are the first books in Carol Goodman's series: Black Swan Rising: Black Swan Rising; Blythewood: Blythewood; Fairwick Trilogy: The Demon Lover / Incubus.
- What order should I read Carol Goodman's books?
- We recommend reading Carol Goodman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Carol Goodman still writing new books?
- Yes, Carol Goodman has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.