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
Sam Benedict-- cast the first stone
Buy on Amazon1963
Comedy of Terrors
Buy on Amazon1964
Muscle Beach Party
Buy on Amazon1964
The Masque of the Red Death
Buy on Amazon1964
Clouds over Vellanti / Violence in Italy
Buy on Amazon1965
Dark Moon, Lost Lady
Buy on Amazon1965
Mistress Of Mount Fair (As: Jane Gordon)
Buy on Amazon1965
Two Hearts Apart/ Season of Evil (As: Jane Gordon)
Buy on Amazon1965
The Doctors Office
Buy on Amazon1965
The Curse of Carranca / The Second Romance
Buy on Amazon1966
The Drifting Sands
Buy on Amazon1966
Sinister Abbey / Romance on the Rhine
Buy on Amazon1967
The Spy at the Villa Miranda / Unhappy Parting
Buy on Amazon1967
Mystery Castle
Buy on Amazon1969
Barrow Sinister / Romantic Assignment
Buy on Amazon1969
The Governess (As: Elsie Cromwell)
Buy on Amazon1969
Satan's Coast
Buy on Amazon1969
The Diplomatic Lover
Buy on Amazon1971
Star of Danger
Buy on Amazon1971
Silence Is Golden
Buy on Amazon1971
Wingarden
Buy on Amazon1971
The Passions Of Medora Graeme
Buy on Amazon1972
Second Season
Buy on Amazon1973
The Wicked Guardian
Buy on Amazon1973
Prior Betrothal
Buy on Amazon1973
An Eligible Connection
Buy on Amazon1975
The Nabob's Widow
Buy on Amazon1976
mansion of golden windows
Buy on Amazon1976
Roommates
Buy on Amazon1976
Fulfillment
Buy on Amazon1985
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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