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
Holiday with Violence
Buy on Amazon1952
Aunt Helen
Buy on Amazon1958
Death Mask
Buy on Amazon1959
The Will and the Deed
Buy on Amazon1960
The Funeral of Figaro
Buy on Amazon1962
The Horn of Roland
Buy on Amazon1974
Never Pick up Hitch-hikers!
Buy on Amazon1976
Fair Young Phoenix
Buy on Amazon2020
The Assize of the Dying
Buy on Amazon1958
The Trinity Cat
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Holiday with Violence (1952), 2. Aunt Helen (1958), 3. Death Mask (1959), 4. The Will and the Deed (1960), 5. The Funeral of Figaro (1962), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ellis Peters contains 10 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ellis Peters. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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