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
Joy in Mudville
Buy on Amazon1989
The Persistence of Memory
Buy on Amazon1997
Mystery Box
Buy on Amazon2003
Hammett Unwritten (As: Owen Fitzstephen)
Buy on Amazon2013
Woman with a Blue Pencil
Buy on Amazon2015
Holmes Entangled
Buy on Amazon2018
The Big Man's Daughter (As: Owen Fitzstephen)
Buy on Amazon2020
Dorothy G., Kansas
Buy on Amazon2021
After Oz
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Joy in Mudville (1989), 2. The Persistence of Memory (1997), 3. Mystery Box (2003), 4. Hammett Unwritten (As: Owen Fitzstephen) (2013), 5. Woman with a Blue Pencil (2015), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gordon McAlpine contains 9 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gordon McAlpine. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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