🎯 Where Should I Start?
Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Valcour Books
Start with: Sisters of Valcour (1981)
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Publication Order of Strange Paradise Books
Start with: Strange Paradise (1969)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Island Nurse (1964)
ⓘ About Dorothy Daniels
Lancer Books, which published over 20 of her novels, proclaimed her as America’s Most Popular Gothic Novelist while Pocket Books claimed that her gothic novels sold more than 11 million copies by the middle of the 1970s. Her roughly 146 novels were published by about a dozen paperback publishers, some of which had as many as 4 printings while some just had the 1. Warner and Lancer published more than 60 of her books alone. Most of her novels were written in the first person, and this was a bit of a trademark of hers; since she so rarely strayed from such a pattern. Numerous novels of hers were set in the Old South. Her books were also considerably more involving plot wise and had so much more character development than other gothic novels did.
All Book Series by Dorothy Daniels
1
Sisters of Valcour
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1981
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2
For Love and Valcour
Book 2 of 3 · published 1983
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3
Crisis at Valcour
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1985
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1
Strange Paradise
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1969
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3
Raxl, Voodoo Priestess
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1970
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1
The Dark Rider
Series opener · book 1 of 136 · published 1961 Pen name · Geraldine Thayer
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2
A Nurse for Doctor Keith
Book 2 of 136 · published 1962 Pen name · Suzanne Somers
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4
The Sins of Tonia
Book 4 of 136 · published 1964
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5
From Torment to Rapture
Book 5 of 136 · published 1964
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6
World's Fair Nurse
Book 6 of 136 · published 1964
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7
The Mistress of Falcon Hill
Book 7 of 136 · published 1965
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8
Dance in Darkness
Book 8 of 136 · published 1965
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10
Cliffside Castle
Book 10 of 136 · published 1965
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12
The Leland Legacy
Book 12 of 136 · published 1965
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13
The Unguarded
Book 13 of 136 · published 1965
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14
Mostly By Moonlight
Book 14 of 136 · published 1965
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15
Marriott Hall
Book 15 of 136 · published 1965
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18
The Marble Leaf
Book 18 of 136 · published 1966
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19
Nurse At Danger Mansion
Book 19 of 136 · published 1966
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20
Survivor of Darkness
Book 20 of 136 · published 1966
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21
Knight In Red Armor
Book 21 of 136 · published 1966
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23
Mystic Manor
Book 23 of 136 · published 1966
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24
The Tower Room
Book 24 of 136 · published 1966
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25
This Ancient Evil
Book 25 of 136 · published 1966
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26
Cruise Ship Nurse
Book 26 of 136 · published 1966
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27
The Templeton Memoirs
Book 27 of 136 · published 1966
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28
The Last of the Mansions
Book 28 of 136 · published 1966
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29
The Mists of Mourning
Book 29 of 136 · published 1966 Pen name · Suzanne Somers
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30
Bride of Lenore
Book 30 of 136 · published 1966 Pen name · Cynthia Kavanaugh
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31
The Deception
Book 31 of 136 · published 1966 Pen name · Cynthia Kavanaugh
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32
House of False Faces
Book 32 of 136 · published 1967
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33
Traitor's Road
Book 33 of 136 · published 1967
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34
House of the Seven Courts
Book 34 of 136 · published 1967
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35
The Sevier Secrets
Book 35 of 136 · published 1967
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36
Mansion of Lost Memories
Book 36 of 136 · published 1967
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37
Screen Test for Laurel
Book 37 of 136 · published 1967
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38
Lady of the Shadows
Book 38 of 136 · published 1968
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39
Affair in Marrakesh
Book 39 of 136 · published 1968
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40
Candle in the Sun
Book 40 of 136 · published 1968
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41
Blue Devil Suite
Book 41 of 136 · published 1968
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42
The Tormented
Book 42 of 136 · published 1969
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43
The Spanish Chapel
Book 43 of 136 · published 1969
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44
The Carson Inheritance
Book 44 of 136 · published 1969
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45
Voice on the Wind
Book 45 of 136 · published 1969
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46
Affair In Hong Kong
Book 46 of 136 · published 1969
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47
Shadows of Tomorrow
Book 47 of 136 · published 1969
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48
Journey Into Terror
Book 48 of 136 · published 1970
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50
The Attic Rope
Book 50 of 136 · published 1970
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51
The Curse of Mallory Hall
Book 51 of 136 · published 1970
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52
A Web of Peril
Book 52 of 136 · published 1970
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53
The Unearthly
Book 53 of 136 · published 1970
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54
The Dark Stage
Book 54 of 136 · published 1970
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55
The Man From Yesterday
Book 55 of 136 · published 1970
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56
The House of Many Doors
Book 56 of 136 · published 1971
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57
The Beaumont Tradition
Book 57 of 136 · published 1971
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58
Conover's Folly
Book 58 of 136 · published 1971
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59
Diablo Manor
Book 59 of 136 · published 1971
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60
Ghost Dancers
Book 60 of 136 · published 1971 Pen name · Angela Gray
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61
The Lattimore Arch
Book 61 of 136 · published 1971 Pen name · Angela Gray
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62
The Golden Packet
Book 62 of 136 · published 1971 Pen name · Angela Gray
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63
The Ashes Of Falconwyk
Book 63 of 136 · published 1971 Pen name · Angela Gray
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64
Witch's Castle
Book 64 of 136 · published 1971
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67
Blackwell's Ghost
Book 67 of 136 · published 1972 Pen name · Angela Gray
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68
The Maya Temple
Book 68 of 136 · published 1972
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69
Castle Morvant
Book 69 of 136 · published 1972
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70
The House on Circus Hill
Book 70 of 136 · published 1972
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71
The House of Broken Dolls
Book 71 of 136 · published 1972
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72
The Lanier Riddle
Book 72 of 136 · published 1972
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73
Portrait of a Witch
Book 73 of 136 · published 1972
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74
The Warlock\'s Daughter
Book 74 of 136 · published 1972 Pen name · Angela Gray
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75
The Dueling Oakes
Book 75 of 136 · published 1972 Pen name · Daniella Dorsett
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76
The Larrabee Heiress
Book 76 of 136 · published 1972
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78
The Silent Halls of Ashenden
Book 78 of 136 · published 1973
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79
Nightmare At Riverview
Book 79 of 136 · published 1973 Pen name · Angela Gray
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80
The Caldwell Shadow
Book 80 of 136 · published 1973
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81
The Stone House
Book 81 of 136 · published 1973
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82
The Possession of Tracy Corbin
Book 82 of 136 · published 1973
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83
Hills of Fire
Book 83 of 136 · published 1973
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84
The Duncan Dynasty
Book 84 of 136 · published 1973
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85
Ravenswood Hall
Book 85 of 136 · published 1973 Pen name · Angela Gray
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86
The Watcher in the Dark
Book 86 of 136 · published 1973 Pen name · Angela Gray
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87
The House on Thunder Hill
Book 87 of 136 · published 1973 Pen name · Suzanne Somers
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88
The Prisoner of Malville Hall
Book 88 of 136 · published 1973
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89
Image of a Ghost
Book 89 of 136 · published 1973
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90
Child of Darkness
Book 90 of 136 · published 1974
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91
Island of Bitter Memories
Book 91 of 136 · published 1974
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92
The Exorcism of Jenny Slade
Book 92 of 136 · published 1974
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93
The Two Worlds of Peggy Scott
Book 93 of 136 · published 1974
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94
The Apollo Fountain
Book 94 of 136 · published 1974
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96
The Romany Curse
Book 96 of 136 · published 1974 Pen name · Suzanne Somers
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97
The Raging Waters
Book 97 of 136 · published 1974
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98
The Tide Mill
Book 98 of 136 · published 1975
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100
Shadow of a Man
Book 100 of 136 · published 1975
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101
Emerald Hill
Book 101 of 136 · published 1975
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102
The Guardian of Willow House
Book 102 of 136 · published 1975
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103
The Marble Hills
Book 103 of 136 · published 1975
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104
Illusion at Haven\'s Edge
Book 104 of 136 · published 1975
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105
The Unlamented
Book 105 of 136 · published 1975
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106
The Possessed
Book 106 of 136 · published 1975
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107
Terror of the Twin
Book 107 of 136 · published 1976
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108
Dark Heritage
Book 108 of 136 · published 1976
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109
The Summer House
Book 109 of 136 · published 1976
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110
Night Shade
Book 110 of 136 · published 1976
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111
Whistle in the Wind
Book 111 of 136 · published 1976
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112
Circle of Guilt
Book 112 of 136 · published 1976
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113
The Vineyard Chapel
Book 113 of 136 · published 1976
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114
Juniper Hill
Book 114 of 136 · published 1976
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115
Twilight at the Elms
Book 115 of 136 · published 1976
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117
The Wines of Cyprien
Book 117 of 136 · published 1977
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118
A Mirror of Shadows
Book 118 of 136 · published 1977
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119
A Woman in Silk and Shadow
Book 119 of 136 · published 1977
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120
Poison Flower
Book 120 of 136 · published 1977
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121
Magic Ring
Book 121 of 136 · published 1978
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122
In the Shadows
Book 122 of 136 · published 1978
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123
The Lonely Place
Book 123 of 136 · published 1978
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125
Hermitage Hill
Book 125 of 136 · published 1978
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126
Night Shadow
Book 126 of 136 · published 1979
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127
Yesterday's Evil
Book 127 of 136 · published 1979
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128
The Cormac Legend
Book 128 of 136 · published 1979
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129
Veil of Treachery
Book 129 of 136 · published 1979
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131
Bridal Black
Book 131 of 136 · published 1980
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132
The Purple and the Gold
Book 132 of 136 · published 1980
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133
House of Silence
Book 133 of 136 · published 1980
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134
Valley of Shadows
Book 134 of 136 · published 1980
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136
Monte Carlo
Latest in the series · book 136 of 136 · published 1981
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dorothy Daniels?
Lancer Books, which published over 20 of her novels, proclaimed her as America’s Most Popular Gothic Novelist while Pocket Books claimed that her gothic novels sold more than 11 million copies by the middle of the 1970s. Her roughly 146 novels were published by about a dozen paperback publishers, some of which had as many as 4 printings while some just had the 1. Warner and Lancer published more than 60 of her books alone.
Which Dorothy Daniels series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Strange Paradise series, the earliest of Dorothy Daniels's multi-book series: it opens with Strange Paradise (1969) and runs to 3 books across 1969–1970, ending with Raxl, Voodoo Priestess (1970). Dorothy Daniels's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Dorothy Daniels written?
Dorothy Daniels has 142 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1961 and 1985. 6 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Valcour series with 3 books — and 136 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Dorothy Daniels's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Dorothy Daniels's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Strange Paradise (1969–1970, 3 books) and Valcour (1981–1985, 3 books).
How are Dorothy Daniels's books organised into series?
This guide splits Dorothy Daniels's 142 books into 2 named series and 136 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Valcour (3 books, 1981–1985); Strange Paradise (3 books, 1969–1970).
