Johnston McCulley books in order

American writer

Lived
1883–1958
Country
United States
Books
9

Johnston McCulley published 4 novels, 3 novellas and 2 short story collections, beginning with The Curse of Capistrano (1919).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Johnston McCulley

Standalone novels in order

  1. Black Stars Campaign (1919)

    244 pages

  2. The Curse of Capistrano (1919)

    226 pagesAdapted for film

  3. The Black Star (1921)

    240 pages

  4. The Avenging Twins Collect (2007)

    249 pages

Novellas in order

  1. The Masked Woman (Wildside Pulp Classics) (1920)

    122 pages

  2. Zorro (2000)

    128 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Tales of Thubway Tham (2005)

    160 pages

  2. Slave of Mystery and Other Tales of Suspense from the Pulps (2006)

    216 pages

Film and TV adaptations

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About Johnston McCulley

John William Johnston McCulley was an American writer of hundreds of stories, fifty novels and numerous screenplays for film and television, and the creator of the character Zorro.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Johnston McCulley FAQ

How many books has Johnston McCulley written?
Johnston McCulley published 4 novels, 3 novellas and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Johnston McCulley's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Curse of Capistrano.
What is Johnston McCulley's last book?
The Black Star (1921).
What is Johnston McCulley's most famous book?
The Curse of Capistrano (1919) is Johnston McCulley's most widely read book.
Which Johnston McCulley books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Curse of Capistrano (as The Mark of Zorro, film, 1920).
Can I read Johnston McCulley's books for free?
Yes. 6 books by Johnston McCulley are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.