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 Magic Bottle
Buy on Amazon1946
An English Murder
Buy on Amazon1951
Death Among Friends and Other Detective Stories
Buy on Amazon1959
Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare
Buy on Amazon1959
English Country House Murders
Buy on Amazon1988
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2018
The Edinburgh Mystery: And Other Tales of Scottish Crime
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Magic Bottle (1946), 2. An English Murder (1951), 3. Death Among Friends and Other Detective Stories (1959), 4. Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare (1959), 5. English Country House Murders (1988), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Cyril Hare contains 7 books. The series began in 1946 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Cyril Hare. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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