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
Rift
Buy on Amazon1985
The Highest Form of Killing
Buy on Amazon1992
The Obtuse Experiment
Buy on Amazon1993
The Smoking Gun / Formula for Murder
Buy on Amazon1993
Concrete Evidence
Buy on Amazon1995
The Alibi
Buy on Amazon1996
Tunnel Vision
Buy on Amazon1996
Circle of Nightmares
Buy on Amazon1997
Flying Upside Down
Buy on Amazon1998
Plague
Buy on Amazon2000
Clone
Buy on Amazon2002
Bloodline
Buy on Amazon2002
Transplant
Buy on Amazon2003
The Tortured Wood
Buy on Amazon2004
Hurricane Force
Buy on Amazon2005
The Death Gene
Buy on Amazon2006
The Kiss of Death
Buy on Amazon2006
All That Remains
Buy on Amazon2009
The Forbidden Island
Buy on Amazon2009
Connor's Brain
Buy on Amazon2016
Chasing the Rapture
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Rift (1985), 2. The Highest Form of Killing (1992), 3. The Obtuse Experiment (1993), 4. The Smoking Gun / Formula for Murder (1993), 5. Concrete Evidence (1995), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Malcolm Rose contains 21 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Malcolm Rose. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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