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
Listen to the Shadows
Buy on Amazon1991
Nowhere to Hide
Buy on Amazon1993
Chill Waters
Buy on Amazon2004
Night Corridor
Buy on Amazon2011
The Abduction of Mary Rose
Buy on Amazon2011
Defective
Buy on Amazon2013
The Deepest Dark
Buy on Amazon2014
Tragic Spawn
Buy on Amazon2015
And Then He Was Gone
Buy on Amazon2016
I Hitched A Ride Into Hell
Buy on Amazon2013
A Long Dark Road
Buy on Amazon2023
Investigating Women
Buy on Amazon1995
Crimeucopia - It's Always Raining In Noir City
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Listen to the Shadows (1991), 2. Nowhere to Hide (1993), 3. Chill Waters (2004), 4. Night Corridor (2011), 5. The Abduction of Mary Rose (2011), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Joan Hall Hovey contains 13 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Joan Hall Hovey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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