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 Padded Cell
Buy on Amazon2005
Gentlemen
Buy on Amazon2009
Trapped
Buy on Amazon2011
Plunked
Buy on Amazon2012
Rotten
Buy on Amazon2013
Surrounded By Sharks
Buy on Amazon2014
Polaris
Buy on Amazon2019
On Thin Ice
Buy on Amazon2019
Bear Trap
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Padded Cell (2005), 2. Gentlemen (2009), 3. Trapped (2011), 4. Plunked (2012), 5. Rotten (2013), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Michael Northrop contains 9 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Michael Northrop. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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