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Stella Whitelaw

Bestselling Author • 7 Series • 51 Books

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51
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Weave a Loving Web (1971)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books
Start with: Pray and Die (2000)

About Stella Whitelaw

Stella Whitelaw is a reputed British novelist and journalist, who is well known for writing romantic suspense, mystery, thriller, and children’s book stories. She is particularly famous for writing the Jordan Lacey book series and the Casey Jones-Cruise Ship Mystery book series. Whitelaw has more than 58 books published under her name. Over 400 of her short stories have featured in various women’s magazines nationally. Prior to entering the field of writing, Whitelaw served as the Parliamentary Press Gallery’s Secretary at the House of Commons. Author Whitelaw was born in 1941 in the UK and has resided in Surrey along with with her 6 beautiful cats all her life. Whitelaw claims that her cats have provided her great inspiration to write her many books based on cats. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Stella Whitelaw has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Stella Whitelaw

Publication Order of Casey Jones Books
3 books 2008–2010
1

Second Sitting

Second Sitting is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Casey Jones Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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2008
2

Dead Slow Ahead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Slow Ahead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Casey Jones Books series showcases Stella Whitelaw's mastery of suspense.

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2008
3

A Wide Berth

A Wide Berth continues the Publication Order of Casey Jones Books story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books
9 books 2000–2014
1

Pray and Die

Pray and Die continues the Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
2

Wave and Die

Wave and Die continues the Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
3

Spin and Die

Spin and Die continues the Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
4

Hide and Die

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books with Hide and Die, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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2003
5

Jest and Die

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books with Jest and Die, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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2004
6

Ring and Die

Ring and Die continues the Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
7

Turn and Die

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books with Turn and Die, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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2007
8

Fold and Die

Fold and Die is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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2009
9

Jazz and Die

Jazz and Die is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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2014
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
26 books 1971–2017
1

Weave a Loving Web

Weave a Loving Web is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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1971
2

Sweet Chastity

Sweet Chastity continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1979
3

Desert Storm

Desert Storm continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1983
4

The Secret Taj

The Secret Taj continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
5

Love Is a Star Garden

Love Is a Star Garden explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Stella Whitelaw.

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1985
6

Flood Tide

Flood Tide is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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1986
7

Another Word for Love

Another Word for Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Stella Whitelaw.

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1988
8

Pennyroyal

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Pennyroyal, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1989
9

Baptism of Fire

Baptism of Fire is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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1989
10

Eagle's Eye

Eagle's Eye continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
11

This Savage Sky

This Savage Sky is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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1990
12

Dragon Lady

Epic adventure awaits in Dragon Lady, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Stella Whitelaw has built.

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1991
13

The Owl and the Pussycats

The Owl and the Pussycats continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
14

A Certain Hunger

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Certain Hunger, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1993
15

Deluge

Deluge is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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1994
16

No Darker Heaven

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with No Darker Heaven, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1996
17

Cruise Doctor

Cruise Doctor continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
18

Sweet Seduction

Sweet Seduction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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1997
19

Veil of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in Veil of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Stella Whitelaw's mastery of suspense.

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2004
20

Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, Mirror continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
21

Midsummer Madness

Midsummer Madness continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
22

Portrait of a Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Portrait of a Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Stella Whitelaw's mastery of suspense.

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2011
23

Money Never Sleeps

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Money Never Sleeps, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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2013
24

Promise to Obey

Promise to Obey is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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2013
25

The Prosecco Fortune

The Prosecco Fortune continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
26

Dangerous Shadows

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Dangerous Shadows, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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2017
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
2 books 2012–2017
1

Secrets of a Ballistic Cat

Secrets of a Ballistic Cat continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
2

Cat With a Secret

Cat With a Secret is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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2017
Publication Order of Collections
1 books 1983–1983
1

Grimalkin's Tales

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Grimalkin's Tales, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1983
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books 1993–2012
1

How to Write and Sell a Synopsis

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with How to Write and Sell a Synopsis, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1993
2

How to Write and Sell a Book Proposal

How to Write and Sell a Book Proposal is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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2000
3

Book Proposals

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Book Proposals, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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2012
Publication Order of Anthologies
7 books 1981–2001
1

Cat Stories

Cat Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stella Whitelaw's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1981
2

More Cat Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with More Cat Stories, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1984
3

True Cat Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with True Cat Stories, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1986
4

Cats' Tales

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Cats' Tales, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1987
5

Collected Cat Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Collected Cat Stories, another outstanding contribution from Stella Whitelaw.

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1988
6

The Cat Who Wasn't There

The Cat Who Wasn't There is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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1992
7

Favorite Cat Stories

Favorite Cat Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stella Whitelaw have come to expect.

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2001

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Stella Whitelaw?

Stella Whitelaw is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 51 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Casey Jones Books, Publication Order of Jordan Lacey Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Stella Whitelaw series to start with?

For readers new to Stella Whitelaw's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 26 books. Begin with Weave a Loving Web to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Stella Whitelaw written?

Stella Whitelaw has written over 51 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Stella Whitelaw books in order?

Yes, reading Stella Whitelaw's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Stella Whitelaw write in?

Stella Whitelaw writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 51 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Stella Whitelaw's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Stella Whitelaw's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Stella Whitelaw's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Stella Whitelaw's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Weave a Loving Web, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.