Standalone Books in Order

30
Books
1963
First Book
1985
Latest Book
23
Years

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

1

Sam Benedict-- cast the first stone

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1963

2

Comedy of Terrors

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1964

3

Muscle Beach Party

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1964

4

The Masque of the Red Death

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1964

5

Clouds over Vellanti / Violence in Italy

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1965

6

Dark Moon, Lost Lady

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1965

7

Mistress Of Mount Fair (As: Jane Gordon)

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1965

8

Two Hearts Apart/ Season of Evil (As: Jane Gordon)

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1965

9

The Doctors Office

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1965

10

The Curse of Carranca / The Second Romance

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1966

11

The Drifting Sands

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1966

12

Sinister Abbey / Romance on the Rhine

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1967

13

The Spy at the Villa Miranda / Unhappy Parting

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1967

14

Mystery Castle

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1969

15

Barrow Sinister / Romantic Assignment

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1969

16

The Governess (As: Elsie Cromwell)

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1969

17

Satan's Coast

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1969

18

The Diplomatic Lover

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1971

19

Star of Danger

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1971

20

Silence Is Golden

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1971

21

Wingarden

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1971

22

The Passions Of Medora Graeme

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1972

23

Second Season

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1973

24

The Wicked Guardian

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1973

25

Prior Betrothal

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1973

26

An Eligible Connection

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1975

27

The Nabob's Widow

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1976

28

mansion of golden windows

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1976

29

Roommates

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1976

30

Fulfillment

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1985

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Sam Benedict-- cast the first stone (1963), 2. Comedy of Terrors (1964), 3. Muscle Beach Party (1964), 4. The Masque of the Red Death (1964), 5. Clouds over Vellanti / Violence in Italy (1965), and 25 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Elsie Lee contains 30 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Elsie Lee. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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