Velda Johnston books

Velda Johnston was an American gothic suspense novelist who wrote thirty-five standalone novels between 1967 and 2001.

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Along a Dark Path 1967 Buy
A Howling in the Woods 1968 Buy
I Came to a Castle / Castle Perilous 1971 Buy
Phantom Cottage 1971 Buy
The Face in the Shadows 1971 Buy
The People on the Hill / Circle of Evil 1971 Buy
The Light in the Swamp 1972 Buy
The Late Mrs. Fonsell 1972 Buy
The Mourning Trees 1972 Buy
Masquerade in Venice 1973 Buy
The White Pavilion 1973 Buy
I Came to the Highlands 1974 Buy
House Above Hollywood 1974 Buy
The House on the Left Bank 1975 Buy
A Room with Dark Mirrors 1975 Buy
Deveron Hall 1976 Buy
The Frenchman 1976 Buy
The Etruscan Smile 1977 Buy
The People from the Sea 1979 Buy
The Silver Dolphin 1979 Buy
The Stone Maiden 1980 Buy
A Presence In AnEmpty Room 1980 Buy
The Hour Before Midnight 1981 Buy
The Fateful Summer 1981 Buy
The Other Karen 1983 Buy
Voice in the Night 1984 Buy
Shadow Behind The Curtain 1985 Buy
The Crystal Cat 1985 Buy
Fatal Affair 1986 Buy
The House on Bostwick Square 1987 Buy
The Girl on the Beach 1987 Buy
The Man at Windmere 1988 Buy
Flight to Yesterday 1990 Buy
The Underground Stream 1991 Buy
House of Illusion 2001 Buy

Velda Johnston was an American author of gothic suspense novels. Her career spanned from Along a Dark Path (1967) to House of Illusion (2001), producing 35 novels. Her books feature women encountering danger in atmospheric settings — lonely houses, European cities, and remote locations.

Notable titles include A Howling in the Woods (1968), Masquerade in Venice (1973), The Etruscan Smile (1977), and The Crystal Cat (1985).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Velda Johnston written?

Velda Johnston has written 35 books in one series.

What was Velda Johnston's first book?

Velda Johnston’s first book is Along a Dark Path, published in 1967.

What is Velda Johnston known for?

Johnston wrote gothic suspense novels, a popular genre in the 1960s-1980s. Her books feature women in peril against atmospheric settings. Along a Dark Path (1967) was her first. Her output of 35 novels over more than three decades included titles like A Howling in the Woods (1968), Masquerade in Venice (1973), and The Crystal Cat (1985).

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