Velda Johnston Reading Order
1 series · 44 books
Velda Johnston was an American author who crafted atmospheric gothic romances throughout her prolific career, publishing 44 novels between the 1950s and 1980s. Working primarily in the standalone novel format rather than extended series, she specialized in suspenseful tales that blended mystery with romantic elements and often featured brooding settings. Johnston also published under the pseudonym Veronica Jason and developed her distinctive voice early, having sold her first story while still in high school in California.
Standalone Novels Series
44 books
Start with A howling in the woods, the first of 44 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A howling in the woods |
| 2 | A presence in an empty room |
| 3 | A room with dark mirrors |
| 4 | Along a dark path |
| 5 | Deveron Hall |
| 6 | Fatal affair |
| 7 | Flight to yesterday |
| 8 | Harriet |
| 9 | House above Hollywood |
| 10 | House of Illusion (Five Star Expressions) |
| 11 | I came to a castle |
| 12 | I came to the Highlands |
| 13 | Masquerade in Venice |
| 14 | Never Call It Love |
| 15 | Shadow behind the curtain |
| 16 | So Wild a Heart |
| 17 | So wild heart |
| 18 | Tha Man at Windmere |
| 19 | The Etruscan smile |
| 20 | The Frenchman |
| 21 | The Golden Trap; Along a Dark Path; Weave a Wicked Web |
| 22 | The House on the Left Bank |
| 23 | The crystal cat |
| 24 | The dreadful lemon sky, The House on the left Bank, A Herald of doom |
| 25 | The face in the shadows |
| 26 | The fateful summer |
| 27 | The girl on the beach |
| 28 | The hour before midnight |
| 29 | The hour before midnight; Last will and testament; Maigret's pipe |
| 30 | The house on Bostwick Square |
| 31 | The late Mrs. Fonsell |
| 32 | The light in the swamp |
| 33 | The man at Windmere |
| 34 | The mourning trees |
| 35 | The other Karen |
| 36 | The people from the sea |
| 37 | The people on the hill |
| 38 | The phantom cottage |
| 39 | The silver dolphin |
| 40 | The stone maiden |
| 41 | The underground stream |
| 42 | The white pavilion |
| 43 | Voice in the night |
| 44 | Wild Winds of Love |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Velda Johnston written?
- Velda Johnston has written 44 books across 1 series.

