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
Death Stops the Frolic / Turmoil In Zion
Buy on Amazon1943
Murder at Morning Prayers (As: Hilary Landon)
Buy on Amazon1947
Circle Round a Corpse (As:Hilary Landon)
Buy on Amazon1948
Choose Your Own Verdict (As:Hilary Landon)
Buy on Amazon1949
Exit Sir Toby Belch (As:Hilary Landon)
Buy on Amazon1950
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Death Stops the Frolic / Turmoil In Zion (1943), 2. Murder at Morning Prayers (As: Hilary Landon) (1947), 3. Circle Round a Corpse (As:Hilary Landon) (1948), 4. Choose Your Own Verdict (As:Hilary Landon) (1949), 5. Exit Sir Toby Belch (As:Hilary Landon) (1950). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by George Bellairs contains 5 books. The series began in 1943 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by George Bellairs. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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