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 Guillotine Choice
Buy on Amazon2014
A Suitable Lie
Buy on Amazon2016
House of Spines
Buy on Amazon2017
After He Died
Buy on Amazon2018
In the Absence of Miracles
Buy on Amazon2019
A Song of Isolation
Buy on Amazon2021
Quicksand of Memory
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Guillotine Choice (2014), 2. A Suitable Lie (2016), 3. House of Spines (2017), 4. After He Died (2018), 5. In the Absence of Miracles (2019), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Michael J. Malone contains 7 books. The series began in 2014 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Michael J. Malone. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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