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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The Wintringham Mystery: Cicely Disappears" (1926) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Wintringham Mystery: Cicely Disappears
1926
Mr Priestley's Problem
1927
The Piccadilly Murder
1929
Malice Aforethought (As: Francis Iles)
1931
Before the Fact (As: Francis Iles)
1932
Jumping Jenny
1933
Not to Be Taken
1937
Trial and Error
1937
Death in the House
1939
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