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
Brother Cain
Buy on Amazon1959
The Feathers of Death
Buy on Amazon1959
Doctors Wear Scarlet
Buy on Amazon1960
Close Of Play
Buy on Amazon1962
They Made Their Name
Buy on Amazon1968
The Roses Of Picardie
Buy on Amazon1980
An Inch of Fortune
Buy on Amazon1981
September Castle
Buy on Amazon1983
The Islands Of Sorrow
Buy on Amazon1994
Royal Foundation
Buy on Amazon1966
Remember Your Grammar
Buy on Amazon1997
The Islands of Sorrow and Other Macabre Tales
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Brother Cain (1959), 2. The Feathers of Death (1959), 3. Doctors Wear Scarlet (1960), 4. Close Of Play (1962), 5. They Made Their Name (1968), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Simon Raven contains 12 books. The series began in 1959 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Simon Raven. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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