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
Out of the Night
Buy on Amazon1963
This Magic Scalpel
Buy on Amazon1964
Murder at City Hall
Buy on Amazon1965
Secret of Mallet Castle
Buy on Amazon1966
The Third Spectre
Buy on Amazon1967
Cliffhaven
Buy on Amazon1968
Behind Locked Shutters
Buy on Amazon1968
Dark Villa of Capri
Buy on Amazon1968
Dark of the Moon
Buy on Amazon1969
Fogbound
Buy on Amazon1969
Nurse in Crisis
Buy on Amazon1971
The Pride of Nurse Edna
Buy on Amazon1974
Dark Is My Shadow
Buy on Amazon1976
Moscow Maze
Buy on Amazon1983
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Out of the Night (1963), 2. This Magic Scalpel (1964), 3. Murder at City Hall (1965), 4. Secret of Mallet Castle (1966), 5. The Third Spectre (1967), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Dan Ross contains 14 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Dan Ross. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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