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
Yesterday's Murder / Telefair
Buy on Amazon1942
The Man Who Slept All Day (As: Michael Venning)
Buy on Amazon1942
To Catch a Thief
Buy on Amazon1943
Home Sweet Homicide
Buy on Amazon1944
Crime on My Hands (As: George Sanders)
Buy on Amazon1944
Stranger at Home (As: George Sanders, With: Leigh Brackett)
Buy on Amazon1946
Innocent Bystander
Buy on Amazon1949
Once Upon a Train
Buy on Amazon1950
Don't Go Near
Buy on Amazon1953
I'm a Stranger Here Myself and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Yesterday's Murder / Telefair (1942), 2. The Man Who Slept All Day (As: Michael Venning) (1942), 3. To Catch a Thief (1943), 4. Home Sweet Homicide (1944), 5. Crime on My Hands (As: George Sanders) (1944), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Craig Rice contains 10 books. The series began in 1942 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Craig Rice. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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