Sidney Sheldon

  • 48

    Catalog books

  • 36

    Works

  • 1977 to 2013

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Sidney Sheldon built a reputation for propulsive, twist-driven novels that blend glamour, betrayal and high-stakes ambition. His books here — including The Other Side of Midnight, If Tomorrow Comes and The Naked Face — center on characters who navigate fame, danger and moral compromise amid fast-moving, suspenseful plots.

Sheldon often shifts perspective and time to accelerate revelations, pairing meticulous plotting with vivid set pieces. From courtroom maneuvering and con games to Hollywood and corporate power plays, these titles deliver relentless pacing, dramatic reversals and characters whose fortunes change on a single decision.

Best Place To Start

The Best Laid Plans

Grand Central Pub • 1998 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: High-stakes thrillers • Page-turning plots • Glamour and scandal • Twist-driven endings

Genres and themes: Suspense • Crime and mystery • Psychological drama • Romance and betrayal

Who this author is best for: For readers who like fast-moving plots, larger-than-life characters, and dramatic twists that keep pages turning.

Start with a well-known standalone like The Other Side of Midnight or a clever caper like If Tomorrow Comes to sample his range.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Best Laid Plans

    Grand Central Pub • 1998 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 384 pages.

  2. Morning, Noon and Night

    Grand Central Pub • 1996 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 388 pages.

  3. Nothing Lasts Forever

    Grand Central Pub • 1995 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 384 pages.

  4. The Stars Shine Down

    Grand Central Pub • 1993 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1993 • 398 pages.

  5. Memories of Midnight

    Grand Central Pub • 1991 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1991 • 404 pages.

  6. A Stranger in the Mirror

    Grand Central Pub • 1988 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1988 • 320 pages.

  7. If Tomorrow Comes

    Grand Central Pub • 1988 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1988 • 416 pages.

  8. The Naked Face

    Grand Central Pub • 1985 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1985 • 320 pages.

  9. Tell Me Your Dreams LP

    Harpercollins • 1998 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 387 pages.

  10. Best Laid Plans, The

    Harpercollins Childrens Books • 1997 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 358 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • The Best Laid Plans is the easier short commitment, while Morning, Noon and Night asks for more reading time up front.
  • Morning, Noon and Night gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while The Best Laid Plans leans later in the catalog.

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