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
Record of Sin
Buy on Amazon1985
An Evil Hour
Buy on Amazon1986
The Stalking Horse
Buy on Amazon1987
Murder Movie
Buy on Amazon1992
Hostage to Fortune (With: Elizabeth Chaplin)
Buy on Amazon1995
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Record of Sin (1985), 2. An Evil Hour (1986), 3. The Stalking Horse (1987), 4. Murder Movie (1992), 5. Hostage to Fortune (With: Elizabeth Chaplin) (1995). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jill McGown contains 5 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jill McGown. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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