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
Foreign Bodies
Buy on Amazon1990
A Private Place
Buy on Amazon1991
A Vicious Circle
Buy on Amazon1996
In a Dark Wood
Buy on Amazon2000
Love in Idleness
Buy on Amazon2003
Hearts and Minds
Buy on Amazon2009
The Lie of the Land
Buy on Amazon2017
The Golden Rule
Buy on Amazon2020
Great Escapes
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Foreign Bodies (1990), 2. A Private Place (1991), 3. A Vicious Circle (1996), 4. In a Dark Wood (2000), 5. Love in Idleness (2003), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Amanda Craig contains 9 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Amanda Craig. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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