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 Single Pilgrim
Buy on Amazon1946
Welcome to Danger
Buy on Amazon1949
Starrbelow
Buy on Amazon1958
Dear Mr. MacDonald
Buy on Amazon1959
Heaven Knows Who: The Trial of Jessie M'Lachlan
Buy on Amazon1960
My Ladies' Tears
Buy on Amazon1965
Blood Brothers
Buy on Amazon1965
Twist for Twist
Buy on Amazon1967
Court of Foxes
Buy on Amazon1969
Alas, for Her That Met Me!
Buy on Amazon1976
The Honey Harlot
Buy on Amazon1978
The Brides of Aberdar
Buy on Amazon1982
What Dread Hand of Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1968
Brand X of Stories
Buy on Amazon1974
Buffet for Unwelcome Guests: The Best Short Mystery Stories of Christianna Brand
Buy on Amazon1983
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Single Pilgrim (1946), 2. Welcome to Danger (1949), 3. Starrbelow (1958), 4. Dear Mr. MacDonald (1959), 5. Heaven Knows Who: The Trial of Jessie M'Lachlan (1960), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Christianna Brand contains 15 books. The series began in 1946 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Christianna Brand. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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