Rachel Cosgrove Payes Books in Order
Rachel Cosgrove Payes is a renowned American author, known for her prolific career in the genre of historical romance novels. As a research biologist by training, she brought a unique perspective to her writing. With a career spanning multiple pseudonyms, including E.L. Arch, Joanne Kaye, Rachel Payes, Rachel R. Cosgrove, and Rachel Cosgrove, Payes has established herself as a versatile and skilled storyteller. Many of her novels were published by Playboy Press, a testament to her ability to craft engaging and captivating stories. Her work continues to be celebrated for its blend of historical accuracy, romance, and intrigue, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world. Payes' legacy as a masterful historical romance novelist remains, inspiring future generations of writers.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Rachel Cosgrove Payes
- #1AmazonThe Royal Book of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1921)
- #2AmazonKabumpo in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1922)
- #3AmazonThe Cowardly Lion of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1923)
- #4AmazonGrampa in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1924)
- #5AmazonThe Lost King of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1925)
- #6AmazonThe Hungry Tiger of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1926)
- #7AmazonThe Gnome King of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1927)
- #8AmazonThe Giant Horse of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1928)
- #9AmazonJack Pumpkinhead of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1929)
- #10AmazonThe Yellow Knight of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1930)
- #11AmazonPirates in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1931)
- #12AmazonThe Purple Prince of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1932)
- #13AmazonOjo in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1933)
- #14AmazonSpeedy in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1934)
- #15AmazonThe Wishing Horse of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1935)
- #16AmazonCaptain Salt in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1936)
- #17AmazonHandy Mandy in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1937)
- #18AmazonThe Silver Princess in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1938)
- #19AmazonOzoplaning With the Wizard of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1939)
- #20AmazonThe Wonder City of Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1940)
- #21AmazonThe Scalawagons of Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1941)
- #22AmazonLucky Bucky in Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1942)
- #23AmazonThe Magical Mimics In Oz (By: Jack Snow)(1946)
- #24AmazonThe Shaggy Man of Oz (By: Jack Snow)(1949)
- #25AmazonThe Hidden Valley of Oz(1951)
- #26AmazonMerry Go Round in Oz (By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw)(1963)
- #27AmazonYankee in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1972)
- #28AmazonThe Enchanted Island of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1976)
- #29AmazonThe Forbidden Fountain of Oz (By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw)(1980)
- #30AmazonThe Ozmapolitan of Oz (By: Dick Martin)(1986)
- #31AmazonThe Wicked Witch Of Oz(1993)
- #32AmazonThe Giant Garden of Oz (By: Eric Shanower)(1993)
- #33AmazonThe Runaway in Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1995)
- #34AmazonThe Rundelstone of Oz (By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw)(2001)
- #1AmazonDeath Sleeps Lightly(1960)
- #2AmazonForsythia Finds Murder(1960)
- #3AmazonShadow of Fear(1961)
- #4AmazonLong Journey Home(1962)
- #5AmazonCuriosity Killed Kitty(1962)
- #6AmazonNot for Glory(1963)
- #7AmazonBridge to Yesterday (As:E.L. Arch)(1963)
- #8AmazonThe Candystripers(1964)
- #9AmazonThe Deathstones (As:E.L. Arch)(1964)
- #10AmazonPlanet of Death (As:E.L. Arch)(1964)
- #11AmazonAnn Gordon of the Peace Corps(1965)
- #12AmazonThe First Immortals (As: E.L. Arch)(1965)
- #13AmazonLinda’s Gifts(1966)
- #14AmazonMystery of Echo Caverns(1966)
- #15AmazonDesigns for Love(1966)
- #16AmazonThe Double-Minded Man (As:E.L. Arch)(1966)
- #17AmazonPeace Corps Nurse(1967)
- #18AmazonThe Man with Three Eyes (As: E.L. Arch)(1967)
- #19AmazonO Charitable death(1968)
- #20AmazonThe Silent Place(1969)
- #21AmazonMalverne Hall(1970)
- #22AmazonForbidden Island(1973)
- #23AmazonDevil's Court(1974)
- #24AmazonThe House of Tarot(1975)
- #25AmazonThe Black Swan(1975)
- #26AmazonThe Sapphire Legacy(1976)
- #27AmazonMoment of Desire(1978)
- #28AmazonThe Coach to Hell(1979)
- #29AmazonBride of Fury(1980)
- #30AmazonFame and Fortune (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
- #31AmazonRags to Riches (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
- #32AmazonLove and Betrayal (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
- #33AmazonSatin and Stars (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
- #34AmazonSatan's Mistress(1981)
- #35AmazonPlaying for Keeps (As:Joanne Kaye)(1982)
- #36AmazonTo Love Again (As:Joanne Kaye)(1982)
- #37AmazonLady Alicia's Secret(1986)
- #38AmazonEmeralds and Jade(1988)
- #39AmazonThe Dark Towers of Trelochen(1991)
About Rachel Cosgrove Payes
Rachel Cosgrove Payes is a renowned American author, known for her prolific career in the genre of historical romance novels. As a research biologist by training, she brought a unique perspective to her writing. With a career spanning multiple pseudonyms, including E.L. Arch, Joanne Kaye, Rachel Payes, Rachel R. Cosgrove, and Rachel Cosgrove, Payes has established herself as a versatile and skilled storyteller. Many of her novels were published by Playboy Press, a testament to her ability to craft engaging and captivating stories. Her work continues to be celebrated for its blend of historical accuracy, romance, and intrigue, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world. Payes' legacy as a masterful historical romance novelist remains, inspiring future generations of writers.
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