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
Envy the Night
Buy on Amazon2008
So Cold the River
Buy on Amazon2010
The Cypress House
Buy on Amazon2011
The Ridge
Buy on Amazon2011
The Prophet
Buy on Amazon2012
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Buy on Amazon2014
How It Happened
Buy on Amazon2018
If She Wakes / I'm Still Here
Buy on Amazon2019
The Chill (As:Scott Carson)
Buy on Amazon2020
Never Far Away
Buy on Amazon2021
Where They Wait (As: Scott Carson)
Buy on Amazon2021
An Honest Man
Buy on Amazon2023
Lost Man's Lane (As: Scott Carson)
Buy on Amazon2024
Departure 37 (As: Scott Carson)
Buy on Amazon2025
The Apex Predator
Buy on Amazon2013
Short Story (With: Karin Slaughter)
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Envy the Night (2008), 2. So Cold the River (2010), 3. The Cypress House (2011), 4. The Ridge (2011), 5. The Prophet (2012), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Michael Koryta / Scott Carson contains 16 books. The series began in 2008 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Michael Koryta / Scott Carson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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