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 Danger Within / Death in Captivity
Buy on Amazon1952
Sky High / The Country-House Burglar
Buy on Amazon1955
Be Shot For Six Pence
Buy on Amazon1956
After The Fine Weather
Buy on Amazon1963
The Crack In The Teacup
Buy on Amazon1966
The Dust and the Heat / Overdrive
Buy on Amazon1967
The Etruscan Net / The Family Tomb
Buy on Amazon1969
The Ninety Second Tiger
Buy on Amazon1973
Flashpoint
Buy on Amazon1974
Night Of The Twelfth
Buy on Amazon1976
The Empty House
Buy on Amazon1978
The Final Throw / End-Game
Buy on Amazon1982
The Black Seraphim
Buy on Amazon1984
Inner Landscape
Buy on Amazon1984
The Long Journey Home
Buy on Amazon1985
Trouble
Buy on Amazon1987
Paint Gold And Blood
Buy on Amazon1989
The Queen Against Karl Mullen
Buy on Amazon1991
Game Without Rules
Buy on Amazon1967
Stay Of Execution
Buy on Amazon1971
Amateur in Violence
Buy on Amazon1973
Mr Calder And Mr Behrens
Buy on Amazon1982
Anything For A Quiet Life and Other Mysteries
Buy on Amazon1990
The Man Who Hated Banks
Buy on Amazon1997
Pity About the Girl & Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1998
The Mathematics of Murder
Buy on Amazon2000
The Curious Conspiracy And Other Crimes
Buy on Amazon2002
Even Murderers Take Holidays
Buy on Amazon2007
The Murder of Diana Devon and Other Mysteries
Buy on Amazon2011
The Man Who Could Not Sleep and Other Mysteries
Buy on Amazon2011
The Shot in Question
Buy on Amazon1963
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Danger Within / Death in Captivity (1952), 2. Sky High / The Country-House Burglar (1955), 3. Be Shot For Six Pence (1956), 4. After The Fine Weather (1963), 5. The Crack In The Teacup (1966), and 26 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Michael Gilbert contains 31 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Michael Gilbert. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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