Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Catching Up |
1977 |
Charles Veley |
Buy |
| 2 |
Children of the Dark |
1979 |
Charles Veley |
Buy |
| 3 |
Night Whispers |
1980 |
Charles Veley |
Buy |
Charles Veley’s three standalone novels date from the late 1970s and early 1980s, long before his Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James series. Catching Up (1977), Children of the Dark (1979), and Night Whispers (1980) are horror and thriller novels that reflect the genre trends of their era.
These early works show Veley’s initial interest in suspense fiction, which would later evolve into his more focused work in historical mystery. For fans of his Holmes series, the standalones offer a glimpse of where his career began.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Charles Veley Standalone Novels series?
There are three books in the Charles Veley Standalone Novels series, published between 1977 and 1980.
What is the first book in the Charles Veley Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Charles Veley Standalone Novels series is Catching Up, published in 1977.
How do Veley's early novels differ from his later work?
Catching Up (1977), Children of the Dark (1979), and Night Whispers (1980) are horror and thriller novels from early in Veley’s career. They share no connection to his later Sherlock Holmes mysteries, representing a different phase of his writing before he found his niche in historical detective fiction.