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
Private Nose
Buy on Amazon1989
Snapshot
Buy on Amazon1989
Double Exposure
Buy on Amazon1990
Raven On the Water
Buy on Amazon1991
Negative Image
Buy on Amazon1992
The Barred Window
Buy on Amazon1994
The Invader
Buy on Amazon1994
The American Boy / An Unpardonable Crime
Buy on Amazon2003
A Stain on the Silence
Buy on Amazon2006
Bleeding Heart Square
Buy on Amazon2008
The Anatomy of Ghosts
Buy on Amazon2010
The Scent of Death
Buy on Amazon2013
The Silent Boy
Buy on Amazon2014
A Schooling in Murder
Buy on Amazon2025
The Leper House
Buy on Amazon2014
The Scratch
Buy on Amazon2014
The Writing House
Buy on Amazon2016
Broken Voices
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Private Nose (1989), 2. Snapshot (1989), 3. Double Exposure (1990), 4. Raven On the Water (1991), 5. Negative Image (1992), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Andrew Taylor contains 18 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Andrew Taylor. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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