About
Jayne Castle
Jayne Castle is a British crime writer and former police officer. Born in London, she served in the Metropolitan Police for over twenty years, including roles in murder investigations and child protection. Upon retiring from the police, Castle turned her experiences into a successful writing career. Her debut novel, "The Killing House," won the Crime Writers' Association's Debut Dagger Award in 2016. She has since written several more critically acclaimed crime thrillers featuring Detective Sergeant Kate Burkholder. Castle's books have been praised for their authenticity, suspenseful plots, and well-developed characters. She has been nominated for multiple awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger Award and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. Her work has been translated into various languages and enjoyed international success.
Book Series by Jayne Castle
Dark Legacy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Beach | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dream Eyes | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Dreamlight Trilogy Series as Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Fired Up | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Burning Lamp ( By: Amanda Quick) | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Crystal | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Dreams Duology Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dream, Part One | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dream, Part Two | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
Gifts Duology Series as Jayne Ann Krentz
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Gift of Gold | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gift of Fire | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
Eclipse Bay Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Bay | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dawn in Eclipse Bay | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Summer in Eclipse Bay | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Fogg Lake Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Vanishing | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| All the Colors of Night | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lightning in a Mirror | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Futuristic World of Harmony: Ghost Hunters Series as Jayne Ann Krentz
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal Jitters (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| After Dark | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| After Glow | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ghost Hunter | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silver Master | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Light | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Obsidian Prey | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Illusion Town | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Guild Boss | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sweetwater and the Witch | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| People in Glass Houses | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Futuristic World of Harmony: Rainshadow Series as Jayne Ann Krentz
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Canyons of Night | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lost Night | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deception Cove | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hot Zone | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Siren's Call | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Illusion Town | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Futuristic World of St. Helen's Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Amaryllis | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Zinnia | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Orchid | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
Guinevere Jones Series as Jayne Ann Krentz
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Desperate Game (As: Jayne Ann Krentz) | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Chilling Deception | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sinister Touch | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fatal Fortune | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
Harmony Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal Jitters (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| After Dark | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| After Glow | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ghost Hunter | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silver Master | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Light | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Obsidian Prey | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Crystal | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Canyons of Night | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lost Night | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deception Cove | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hot Zone | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Siren's Call | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Illusion Town | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Guild Boss | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sweetwater and the Witch | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| People in Glass Houses | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| It Takes a Psychic | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Ladies and Legends Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Pirate | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Adventurer | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cowboy | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
Looking Glass Trilogy Series as Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| In Too Deep | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Quicksilver ( By: Amanda Quick) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Canyons of Night | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Whispering Springs Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Light in Shadow | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Truth or Dare | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
Jayne Castle Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Vintage of Surrender | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| Queen of Hearts | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gentle Pirate | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wagered Weekend | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Right of Possession | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bargain with the Devil | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Man's Protection (As: Jayne Ann Krentz) | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Relentless Adversary | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Affair of Risk | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spellbound | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Negotiated Surrender | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Power Play | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Conflict of Interest | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Double Dealing | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trading Secrets | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
Jayne Castle Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Charmed | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
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