Carol Goodman Reading Order

3 books (2010–2013)

Carol Goodman's Black Swan Rising trilogy is a complete horror and literary fiction series comprising three books published between 2010 and 2013. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Black Swan Rising, followed by The Watchtower, and concluding with The Shape Stealer. This interconnected series weaves together supernatural elements with literary depth across its three installments.

Start with Black Swan Rising and read in order.

#	Title
1	Black Swan Rising 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Watchtower 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Shape Stealer 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2015)

Carol Goodman's Blythewood trilogy spans three books published between 2013 and 2015, following a complete story arc that should be read in publication order. The series comprises Blythewood, Ravencliffe, and Hawthorn, blending horror and literary fiction elements throughout. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the overarching plot. The trilogy is now complete for readers seeking a finished Gothic horror experience.

Start with Blythewood and read in order.

#	Title
1	Blythewood 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ravencliffe 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hawthorn 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2011–2013)

Carol Goodman's Fairwick Trilogy is a three-book horror series that should be read in publication order, beginning with The Demon Lover in 2011, followed by The Water Witch in 2012, and concluding with The Angel Stone in 2013. The complete series blends horror and literary fiction elements throughout its interconnected narrative. Each book builds upon the previous installment, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the trilogy's unfolding story.

Start with The Demon Lover / Incubus and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Demon Lover / Incubus 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Water Witch 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Angel Stone / Dark Possession 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (2002–2026)

Carol Goodman has written 18 standalone literary horror novels between 2002 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Although each book functions as an independent story, readers should follow publication order beginning with The Lake of Dead Languages to experience Goodman's evolving narrative style and thematic explorations across two decades of her work. The most recent additions include The Stranger Behind You, The Disinvited Guest, and four additional titles released through 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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Seduction of Water 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Drowning Tree 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Ghost Orchid 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Sonnet Lover 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Night Villa 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Arcadia Falls 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	River Road 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Metropolitans 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Widow's House 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Other Mother 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Night Visitors 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Sea of Lost Girls 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Stranger Behind You 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Disinvited Guest 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Bones of the Story 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Return to Wyldcliffe Heights 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Writers and Liars 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Our Marriage Is Murder 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible