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
Cycle of Violence
Buy on Amazon1995
Best In The Business
Buy on Amazon1997
Empire State
Buy on Amazon1997
Maid of the Mist
Buy on Amazon1999
Wild About Harry
Buy on Amazon2000
Mohammed Maguire
Buy on Amazon2001
Chapter and Verse
Buy on Amazon2003
I Predict a Riot
Buy on Amazon2007
Orpheus Rising
Buy on Amazon2008
Papercuts
Buy on Amazon2016
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Cycle of Violence (1995), 2. Best In The Business (1997), 3. Empire State (1997), 4. Maid of the Mist (1999), 5. Wild About Harry (2000), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Colin Bateman contains 11 books. The series began in 1995 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Colin Bateman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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