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
The Dagda's Harp
Buy on Amazon1976
The Shanghai Tunnel
Buy on Amazon2008
Defending the City of God
Buy on Amazon2014
Death Before Compline
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Dagda's Harp (1976), 2. The Shanghai Tunnel (2008), 3. Defending the City of God (2014), 4. Death Before Compline (2011). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Sharan Newman contains 4 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Sharan Newman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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