Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Mahdi
Buy on Amazon1981
Snap Shot
Buy on Amazon1982
Blood Ties
Buy on Amazon1985
Siege of Silence
Buy on Amazon1986
In the Name of the Father
Buy on Amazon1987
Quinnell introduced the mercenary and veteran Creasy in “Man on Fire” and he makes a return in the second novel of the series “The Perfect Kill.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Mahdi (1981), 2. Snap Shot (1982), 3. Blood Ties (1985), 4. Siege of Silence (1986), 5. In the Name of the Father (1987), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by A.J. Quinnell contains 6 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by A.J. Quinnell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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