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
Billy
Buy on Amazon1972
The Abduction
Buy on Amazon1972
The Split
Buy on Amazon1972
Three Professional Ladies
Buy on Amazon1973
The Streetfighter
Buy on Amazon1975
The Player and the Guest
Buy on Amazon1978
The Guv'nor / Trade-Off
Buy on Amazon1979
The List
Buy on Amazon1979
The Obsession
Buy on Amazon1981
The Men With The Guns
Buy on Amazon1982
Charlie and Joanna
Buy on Amazon1982
The Nation's Health
Buy on Amazon1983
Set a Thief
Buy on Amazon1988
The Testing Ground
Buy on Amazon1988
Trading the Future
Buy on Amazon1992
Circle of Poison
Buy on Amazon1995
Crime and Punishment
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Billy (1972), 2. The Abduction (1972), 3. The Split (1972), 4. Three Professional Ladies (1973), 5. The Streetfighter (1975), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by G.F. Newman contains 17 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by G.F. Newman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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