Phyllis A. Whitney Reading Order

3 books (1979–1996)

Phyllis A. Whitney edited two gothic mystery anthologies published between 1987 and 1996. These collections are complete and should be read in publication order: Six Gothic Tales followed by A Gothic Treasure Trove. The series also includes Malice Domestic 5 as part of the broader anthology work.

Start with A Gothic Treasure Trove and read in order.

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1	Six Gothic Tales 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Gothic Treasure Trove 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Malice Domestic 5 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1947–1982)

Phyllis A. Whitney's three nonfiction writing guides span three decades of the acclaimed mystery author's career, offering practical instruction on crafting fiction for young readers and general audiences. Published between 1947 and 1982, these complete works should be read in publication order: Writing Juvenile Fiction, Writing Juvenile Stories and Novels, and Guide to Fiction Writing. Whitney draws on her extensive experience as both a novelist and teacher to address the technical and creative aspects of fiction writing throughout the series.

Start with Writing Juvenile Fiction and read in order.

#	Title
1	Writing Juvenile Fiction 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Writing Juvenile Stories and Novels 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Guide to Fiction Writing 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

74 books (1941–1997)

Phyllis A. Whitney published 74 standalone mystery and thriller novels between 1941 and 1997, completing her prolific writing career with works spanning diverse gothic and suspenseful settings. Each book functions as an independent story, though readers interested in experiencing her full body of work should begin with her debut, A Place for Ann, and proceed in publication order through titles like The Red Carnelian, The Mystery of the Gulls, and Mystery on the Isle of Skye. The series showcases Whitney's evolution as a storyteller across five decades of mystery fiction writing. This complete collection represents one of the most extensive catalogues in the mystery genre, offering readers numerous entry points while maintaining narrative independence throughout.

Start with A Place for Ann, the first of 74 books in the Phyllis A. Whitney Standalone Novels series.

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1	A Place for Ann 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Star for Ginny 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Window for Julie 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Red Carnelian / Red is for Murder 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Silver Inkwell 1945Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Willow Hill 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ever After 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Mystery of the Gulls 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Linda's Homecoming 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Mystery of the Strange Traveler / The Island of Dark Woods 1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Love Me, Love Me Not 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Step to the Music 1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	A Long Time Coming 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Mystery of the Black Diamonds 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Mystery on the Isle of Skye 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Quicksilver Pool 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Fire and the Gold 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Highest Dream 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Trembling Hills 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Mystery of the Green Cat 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Skye Cameron 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Secret of the Samurai Sword 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Moonflower 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Creole Holiday 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Mystery of the Haunted Pool 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Thunder Heights 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Window on the Square 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Blue Fire 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Secret of the Tiger's Eye 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Mystery of the Golden Horn 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Mystery of the Hidden Hand 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Seven Tears for Apollo 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Black Amber 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Sea Jade 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Secret of the Emerald Star 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Mystery of the Angry Idol 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Columbella 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Secret of the Spotted Shell 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Silverhill 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Hunter's Green 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	The Mystery of the Crimson Ghost 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	The Secret of Goblin Glen 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	The Secret of the Missing Footprint 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	The Winter People 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Lost Island 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Listen for the Whisperer 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	The Vanishing Scarecrow 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Nobody Likes Trina 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Mystery of the Scowling Boy 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Snowfire 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	The Turquoise Mask 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	Secret of Haunted Mesa 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	Spindrift 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	Song of the Shaggy Canary 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
55	The Golden Unicorn 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
56	Secret of the Stone Face 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
57	The Stone Bull 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
58	The Glass Flame 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
59	Domino 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
60	Poinciana 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
61	Vermilion 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
62	Emerald 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
63	Rainsong 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
64	Dream of Orchids 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
65	Flaming Tree 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
66	Silversword 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
67	Feather on the Moon 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
68	Rainbow in the Mist 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
69	The Singing Stones 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
70	Woman Without a Past 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
71	The Ebony Swan 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
72	Star Flight 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
73	Daughter of the Stars 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
74	Amethyst Dreams 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible