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ⓘ About Phyllis A. Whitney
An American writer of mystery novels, the Japanese born author Phyllis Ayame Whitney had a long and highly regarded writing career that spanned for a number of years, creating a style and tone that was all of her very own, as she came to be revered by both critics and the general public alike. Known for her insight, she not only created engaging narratives that kept the reader hooked until the end, but she also established characters that resonate still to this day. Reaching the top of the bestseller lists on numerous occasions, her legacy lives on and will continue to do so for some time to come, inspiring writers and readers into the future.
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Mystery of the Strange Traveler / The Island of Dark Woods
Book 10 of 74 · published 1951
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Who is Phyllis A. Whitney?
An American writer of mystery novels, the Japanese born author Phyllis Ayame Whitney had a long and highly regarded writing career that spanned for a number of years, creating a style and tone that was all of her very own, as she came to be revered by both critics and the general public alike. Known for her insight, she not only created engaging narratives that kept the reader hooked until the end, but she also established characters that resonate still to this day. Reaching the top of the bestseller lists on numerous occasions, her legacy lives on and will continue to do so for some time to come, inspiring…
Which Phyllis A. Whitney series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Phyllis A. Whitney Standalone Novels series, the earliest of Phyllis A. Whitney's multi-book series: it opens with A Place for Ann (1941) and runs to 74 books across 1941–1997, ending with Amethyst Dreams (1997). Phyllis A. Whitney's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Phyllis A. Whitney written?
Phyllis A. Whitney has 80 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1941 and 1997. 77 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Phyllis A. Whitney Standalone Novels series with 74 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Phyllis A. Whitney's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Phyllis A. Whitney's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Phyllis A. Whitney Standalone Novels (1941–1997, 74 books) and Phyllis A. Whitney Non-Fiction (1947–1982, 3 books).
How are Phyllis A. Whitney's books organised into series?
This guide splits Phyllis A. Whitney's 80 books into 2 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Phyllis A. Whitney Standalone Novels (74 books, 1941–1997); Phyllis A. Whitney Non-Fiction (3 books, 1947–1982).