John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series?"

"There are 24 books in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series, published between 1971 and 1987."

Q: "What is the first book in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series is The Heiress to Wolfskill, published in 1971."

Q: "What kind of books are John M. Kimbro's standalone novels?"

"The standalones range from early 1970s gothic mysteries with atmospheric titles like The Heiress to Wolfskill and A Shriek in the Midnight Tower, to later romantic fiction like Star Eyes (1983) and Passion Allegro (1985). The earlier books lean heavily into gothic conventions, while the later ones are broader in scope."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Heiress to Wolfskill	1971	John M. Kimbro	Buy
2	The House on Windswept Ridge	1971	John M. Kimbro	Buy
3	The Twisted Cameo	1971	John M. Kimbro	Buy
4	The Children of Houndstooth	1972	John M. Kimbro	Buy
5	The Broken Sphinx	1972	John M. Kimbro	Buy
6	Stepmother’s House	1972	John M. Kimbro	N/A
7	Cousin to Terror	1972	John M. Kimbro	N/A
8	Thanesworth House	1972	John M. Kimbro	Buy
9	Brother Sinister	1973	John M. Kimbro	N/A
10	The Three Sisters of Briarwick	1973	John M. Kimbro	Buy
11	The Specter of Dolphin Cove	1973	John M. Kimbro	Buy
12	The Phantom Flame of Wind House	1973	John M. Kimbro	N/A
13	The Shadow over Pheasant Heath	1974	John M. Kimbro	Buy
14	A Shriek in the Midnight Tower	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
15	The Haunted Portrait	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
16	Night of Tears	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
17	The Phantom Reflection	1978	John M. Kimbro	Buy
18	Three Cries of Terror	1980	John M. Kimbro	Buy
19	Concession	1981	John M. Kimbro	Buy
20	Star Eyes	1983	John M. Kimbro	Buy
21	The Lovely and the Lonely	1984	John M. Kimbro	Buy
22	Passion Allegro	1985	John M. Kimbro	Buy
23	The Right Time to Love	1986	John M. Kimbro	Buy
24	If Love Comes	1987	John M. Kimbro	Buy

John M. Kimbro’s twenty-four standalone novels span his entire career, from his debut The Heiress to Wolfskill (1971) through If Love Comes (1987). The early books are firmly in the gothic romance tradition, with haunted houses, family secrets, and titles designed to set the mood: The House on Windswept Ridge, The Specter of Dolphin Cove, The Phantom Flame of Wind House.

As the 1970s gave way to the 1980s, Kimbro’s standalone work shifted toward broader romantic fiction. Books like The Lovely and the Lonely (1984) and The Right Time to Love (1986) traded eerie settings for more conventional love stories, though they kept his interest in family dynamics and emotional complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series?

There are 24 books in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series, published between 1971 and 1987.

What is the first book in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the John M. Kimbro Standalone Novels series is The Heiress to Wolfskill, published in 1971.

What kind of books are John M. Kimbro's standalone novels?

The standalones range from early 1970s gothic mysteries with atmospheric titles like The Heiress to Wolfskill and A Shriek in the Midnight Tower, to later romantic fiction like Star Eyes (1983) and Passion Allegro (1985). The earlier books lean heavily into gothic conventions, while the later ones are broader in scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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