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 Ice House
Buy on Amazon1992
The Sculptress
Buy on Amazon1993
The Scold's Bridle
Buy on Amazon1994
The Dark Room
Buy on Amazon1995
The Echo
Buy on Amazon1997
The Breaker
Buy on Amazon1998
The Shape of Snakes
Buy on Amazon2000
Acid Row
Buy on Amazon2001
Fox Evil
Buy on Amazon2002
Disordered Minds
Buy on Amazon2003
The Devil's Feather
Buy on Amazon2005
The Chameleon's Shadow
Buy on Amazon2007
The Cellar
Buy on Amazon2015
The Swift and the Harrier
Buy on Amazon2021
The Players
Buy on Amazon2024
The Tinder Box
Buy on Amazon1999
Chickenfeed
Buy on Amazon2006
A Dreadful Murder
Buy on Amazon2013
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction
Buy on Amazon2002
Writing on the Edge
Buy on Amazon2010
Imagined Lives
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Ice House (1992), 2. The Sculptress (1993), 3. The Scold's Bridle (1994), 4. The Dark Room (1995), 5. The Echo (1997), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Minette Walters contains 21 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Minette Walters. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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