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 Officers' Woman
Buy on Amazon1972
The Villa On The Palatine
Buy on Amazon1975
Marie, Voodoo Queen
Buy on Amazon1979
Affairs of State
Buy on Amazon1982
Love Among the Allies
Buy on Amazon1985
Desperate Measures
Buy on Amazon1986
Sinister Purposes
Buy on Amazon1988
Frighteners 2
Buy on Amazon1976
The 10th Fontana Book of Great Horror Stories
Buy on Amazon1977
Ready or Not: Here Come Fourteen Frightening Stories!
Buy on Amazon1987
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Officers' Woman (1972), 2. The Villa On The Palatine (1975), 3. Marie, Voodoo Queen (1979), 4. Affairs of State (1982), 5. Love Among the Allies (1985), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Margot Arnold contains 10 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Margot Arnold. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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