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 Reluctant Sleuth
Buy on Amazon1961
Three Days in Hong Kong
Buy on Amazon1965
A Very Quiet Murder
Buy on Amazon1966
Worse Than a Crime
Buy on Amazon1968
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Reluctant Sleuth (1961), 2. Three Days in Hong Kong (1965), 3. A Very Quiet Murder (1966), 4. Worse Than a Crime (1968). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Frances Crane contains 4 books. The series began in 1961 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Frances Crane. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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