About
Iris Johansen
Iris Johansen is an acclaimed American author known for her suspenseful and romantic novels. Born February 16, 1936, in Missouri, she initially pursued nursing before turning to writing. Johansen has written over 200 books, with her first novel, "Final Target," published in 1979. Her works often feature strong female characters and intricate plots that blend elements of suspense, romance, and intrigue. Among her most notable series are the Eve Duncan series, the Kendra Michaels series, and the Guardians trilogy. Her books have been translated into over two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Johansen has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award and the Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award. Her work has been praised for its page-turning suspense, complex characters, and masterful storytelling. Iris Johansen continues to be one of the most popular authors in the suspense and romantic thriller genres.
Book Series by Iris Johansen
Eve Duncan Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Face of Deception | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Killing Game | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Search | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Body of Lies | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blind Alley | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Countdown | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stalemate | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Quicksand | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Game | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eight Days to Live | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chasing the Night | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eve | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Quinn | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bonnie | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sleep No More | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Taking Eve | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hunting Eve | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silencing Eve | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shadow Play | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hide Away | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night and Day | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mind Game | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shattered Mirror | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Tribute | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Smokescreen | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Persuasion | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bullet | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Face to Die For | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Captive | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Survivor | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Mask | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Eve, Quinn and Bonnie Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Eve | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Quinn | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bonnie | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Beau Lantry/White Satin Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| White Satin | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blue Velvet | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| And the Desert Blooms | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
Catherine Ling Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Chasing the Night | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| What Doesn't Kill You | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Live to See Tomorrow | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Your Next Breath | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vendetta | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Clanad Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Lady & the Unicorn | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Bridge Home | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Across the River of Yesterday | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Magnificent Folly | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Tough Man to Tame | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
Delaneys Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| York, the Renegade | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Matilda, the Adventuress | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| This Fierce Splendor | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Satin Ice | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
Delaneys: The Untamed Years Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide, The Enchantress ( By: Kay Hooper) | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Copper Fire ( By: Fayrene Preston) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wild Silver | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Golden Flames ( By: Kay Hooper) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
Donovan Enterprises Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Stormy Vows | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tempest at Sea | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
Hannah Bryson Series with Roy Johansen
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Silent Thunder | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shadow Zone | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Kendra Michaels Series with Roy Johansen
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Close Your Eyes | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| With Open Eyes | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sight Unseen | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Naked Eye | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Watch | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Look Behind You | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Double Blind | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hindsight | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blink of an Eye | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| More Than Meets the Eye | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Flashback | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Lion's Bride Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Lion's Bride | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Treasure | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
Logan Tanner Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| High Stakes | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Louis Benoit Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustworthy Redhead | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Spellbinder | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
Kira Drake Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| On the Hunt | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Reluctant Lark Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Reluctant Lark | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bronzed Hawk | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
Santa Flores Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| No Red Roses | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Return to Santa Flores | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
Sedikhan Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Valkyrie | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Trustworthy Redhead | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Capture the Rainbow | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Touch the Horizon | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Summer Smile | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| And the Desert Blooms | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Always | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Everlasting | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Til The End of Time | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Last Bridge Home | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Across the River of Yesterday | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Star Light, Star Bright | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blue Skies, Shining Promises | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Man From Half Moon Bay | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Magnificent Folly | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Notorious | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Tough Man to Tame | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Golden Barbarian | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
Shamrock Trinity Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Rafe, the Maverick ( By: Kay Hooper) | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| York, the Renegade | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Burke, the Kingpin ( By: Fayrene Preston) | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
Wind Dancer Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Wind Dancer | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Storm Winds | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Reap the Wind | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Final Target | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
Iris Johansen Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Forever Dream | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Touch of Topaz | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Strong, Hot Winds | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wicked Jake Darcy | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tender Savage | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Unexpected Song | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Winter Bride | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tiger Prince | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Magnificent Rogue | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Star-Spangled Bride | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Ugly Duckling | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Warrior | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Beloved Scoundrel | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Rider | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Long After Midnight | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| And Then You Die... | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| No One to Trust | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Aim | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fatal Tide | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Firestorm | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| On the Run | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Killer Dreams | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pandora's Daughter | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Summer | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadlock | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Storm Cycle ( With: Roy Johansen) | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Perfect Witness | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| No Easy Target | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chaos | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Iris Johansen Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Delaney Christmas Carol | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
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