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
A Shock to the System
Buy on Amazon1984
Dead Romantic
Buy on Amazon1986
After Henry
Buy on Amazon1987
The Booker Book
Buy on Amazon1989
The Christmas Crimes at Puzzel Manor
Buy on Amazon1992
Singled Out
Buy on Amazon1995
The Penultimate Chance Saloon
Buy on Amazon2006
Heavenly Bodies
Buy on Amazon1997
Ways to Kill a Cat
Buy on Amazon1997
Method Murder
Buy on Amazon2013
Tickled to Death
Buy on Amazon1985
A Box of Tricks
Buy on Amazon1985
Crime Writers and Other Animals
Buy on Amazon1998
A Crime in Rhyme and Other Mysterious Fragments
Buy on Amazon2000
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Shock to the System (1984), 2. Dead Romantic (1986), 3. After Henry (1987), 4. The Booker Book (1989), 5. The Christmas Crimes at Puzzel Manor (1992), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Simon Brett contains 14 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Simon Brett. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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