Books in Order: A Comprehensive List of Phyllis A. Whitney's Novels

Books in Order: The Prolific Works of Phyllis A. Whitney

Phyllis A. Whitney, born in 1903 and passing away at the remarkable age of 104 in 2008, left a significant imprint on the world of writing as an American novelist. Throughout her lifetime, she penned mystery novels, gothic fiction, and romantic suspense. While her work led to her being labeled as “The Queen of American Gothic,” this is a moniker she herself disputed, much favoring the branding of a romantic suspense author.

An Insight into the Unique Writing Style of Phyllis A. Whitney

Continuing her writing journey which began in 1941 with her debut novel “A Place for Ann,” Phyllis showed herself to be an impressively prolific author and produced more than 70 books. The allure of her writing lay in her unique style, an enchanting fusion of suspense and sentiment.

Remarkably versatile in her creativity, Phyllis catered to the literary appetite of both adults and young adults. Her stories often relished in exploring the human mind’s complexities, passion, and the suspense that stems from these. This approach gave her narrations an irresistible heuristic force that caught readers’ fascination and kept them hooked till the last line.

Below is a list of Phyllis A. Whitney’s books in order, displaying the chronology in which they were tactfully written and delightfully read:

Publication Order of Phyllis A. Whitney Standalone Novels

A Place for Ann (1941) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Star for Ginny (1942) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Window for Julie (1943) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Red Carnelian / Red is for Murder (1943) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Silver Inkwell (1945) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Willow Hill (1947) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Ever After (1948) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Mystery of the Gulls (1949) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Linda’s Homecoming (1950) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery of the Strange Traveler / The Island of Dark Woods (1951) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Love Me, Love Me Not (1952) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Step to the Music (1953) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Mystery of the Black Diamonds (1954) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Long Time Coming (1954) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery on the Isle of Skye (1955) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Quicksilver Pool (1955) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Highest Dream (1956) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Fire and the Gold (1956) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Trembling Hills (1956) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Skye Cameron (1957) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery of the Green Cat (1957) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Moonflower (1958) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Secret of the Samurai Sword (1958) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Creole Holiday (1959) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Window on the Square (1960) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery of the Haunted Pool (1960) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Thunder Heights (1960) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Secret of the Tiger’s Eye (1961) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Blue Fire (1961) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery of the Golden Horn (1962) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery of the Hidden Hand (1963) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Seven Tears for Apollo (1963) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Secret of the Emerald Star (1964) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Black Amber (1964) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Sea Jade (1964) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery of the Angry Idol (1965) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Columbella (1966) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Silverhill (1967) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Secret of the Spotted Shell (1967) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Hunter’s Green (1968) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Secret of Goblin Glen (1969) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Secret of the Missing Footprint (1969) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Mystery of the Crimson Ghost (1969) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Winter People (1969) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Lost Island (1970) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Vanishing Scarecrow (1971) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Listen for the Whisperer (1971) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Nobody Likes Trina (1972) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mystery of the Scowling Boy (1973) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Snowfire (1973) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Turquoise Mask (1974) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Secret of Haunted Mesa (1975) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Spindrift (1975) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Golden Unicorn (1976) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Song of the Shaggy Canary (1976) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Stone Bull (1977) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Secret of the Stone Face (1977) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Glass Flame (1978) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Domino (1979) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Poinciana (1980) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Vermilion (1981) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Emerald (1982) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Rainsong (1984) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Dream of Orchids (1985) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Flaming Tree (1985) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Silversword (1987) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Feather on the Moon (1988)