Carol Goodman Books in Order

Carol Goodman is a critically acclaimed author known for her enthralling novels that blend elements of mystery, suspense, and historical fiction. Her notable works include The Lake of Dead Languages, The Seduction of Water, which earned her the Hammett Prize, and The Widow's House, a Mary Higgins Clark Award winner. Alongside her husband Lee Slonimsky, Goodman co-authored the Watchtower fantasy trilogy, captivating readers with its rich world-building and intricate storytelling. Her writing has been featured in esteemed journals such as The Greensboro Review, Literal Latte, and The Midwest Quarterly. A Vassar College graduate with a background in Latin, Goodman draws upon her classical knowledge to craft immersive narratives. She currently teaches literature and writing at The New School and SUNY New Paltz, where she shares her expertise with aspiring writers.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Carol Goodman

  • #1
    Black Swan Rising(2010)
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  • #2
    The Watchtower(2011)
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  • #3
    The Shape Stealer(2013)
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  • #1
    The Demon Lover / Incubus(2011)
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  • #2
    The Water Witch(2012)
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  • #3
    The Angel Stone / Dark Possession(2013)
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  • #1
    The Lake of Dead Languages(2002)
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  • #2
    The Seduction of Water(2003)
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  • #3
    The Drowning Tree(2004)
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  • #4
    The Ghost Orchid(2006)
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  • #5
    The Sonnet Lover(2007)
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  • #6
    The Night Villa(2008)
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  • #7
    Arcadia Falls(2010)
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  • #8
    River Road(2016)
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  • #9
    The Widow's House(2017)
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  • #10
    The Metropolitans(2017)
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  • #11
    The Other Mother(2018)
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  • #12
    The Night Visitors(2019)
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  • #13
    The Sea of Lost Girls(2020)
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  • #14
    The Stranger Behind You(2021)
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  • #15
    The Disinvited Guest(2022)
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  • #16
    The Bones of the Story(2023)
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  • #17
    Return to Wyldcliffe Heights(2024)
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  • #18
    Writers and Liars(2025)
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About Carol Goodman

Carol Goodman is a critically acclaimed author known for her enthralling novels that blend elements of mystery, suspense, and historical fiction. Her notable works include The Lake of Dead Languages, The Seduction of Water, which earned her the Hammett Prize, and The Widow's House, a Mary Higgins Clark Award winner. Alongside her husband Lee Slonimsky, Goodman co-authored the Watchtower fantasy trilogy, captivating readers with its rich world-building and intricate storytelling. Her writing has been featured in esteemed journals such as The Greensboro Review, Literal Latte, and The Midwest Quarterly. A Vassar College graduate with a background in Latin, Goodman draws upon her classical knowledge to craft immersive narratives. She currently teaches literature and writing at The New School and SUNY New Paltz, where she shares her expertise with aspiring writers.

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