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
Pretty Lady
Buy on Amazon1973
The Stalking Lamb
Buy on Amazon1974
Unfair Exchange
Buy on Amazon1974
Murder Sails at Midnight
Buy on Amazon1975
There Must Be Some Mistake
Buy on Amazon1975
Untimely Guest
Buy on Amazon1976
Lord Mayor of Death
Buy on Amazon1977
Murder, Murder, Little Star
Buy on Amazon1977
Tightrope For Three
Buy on Amazon1978
The Twelve Deaths of Christmas
Buy on Amazon1979
So Soon Done For
Buy on Amazon1979
Dangerous to Know
Buy on Amazon1980
Line Up for Murder
Buy on Amazon1980
Queue Here for Murder
Buy on Amazon1980
Bejewelled Death
Buy on Amazon1981
Death Beside The Sea
Buy on Amazon1982
Death Warmed Up
Buy on Amazon1982
Paws for Alarm
Buy on Amazon1984
Death Swap
Buy on Amazon1984
The Cruise of a Deathtime
Buy on Amazon1984
A Fool For Murder
Buy on Amazon1984
Whiskers & Smoke
Buy on Amazon1985
Trail of Ashes
Buy on Amazon1985
Death in Fashion
Buy on Amazon1987
Murder on a Mystery Tour / Weekend For Murder
Buy on Amazon1987
Guilty Party
Buy on Amazon1989
Past Regret
Buy on Amazon1990
Fatal Fortune
Buy on Amazon1991
Nine Lives to Murder
Buy on Amazon1994
The Diamond Cat
Buy on Amazon1995
The Company of Cats
Buy on Amazon1999
The Multiple Cat
Buy on Amazon1999
A Tealeaf in the Mouse
Buy on Amazon2000
To Catch a Cat
Buy on Amazon2000
Deadly Deceit
Buy on Amazon2001
The Cat Next Door
Buy on Amazon2002
Retreat From Murder
Buy on Amazon2004
Only the Cat / Only the Cat Knew
Buy on Amazon2007
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Pretty Lady (1973), 2. The Stalking Lamb (1974), 3. Unfair Exchange (1974), 4. Murder Sails at Midnight (1975), 5. There Must Be Some Mistake (1975), and 33 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Marian Babson contains 38 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Marian Babson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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