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 Dark Frontier
Buy on Amazon1936
Epitaph for a Spy
Buy on Amazon1938
Journey Into Fear
Buy on Amazon1940
Skytip
Buy on Amazon1951
Judgment on Deltchev
Buy on Amazon1951
Tender To Danger / Moonlight
Buy on Amazon1951
The Schirmer Inheritance
Buy on Amazon1953
The Maras Affair
Buy on Amazon1953
Charter To Danger
Buy on Amazon1954
The Night Comers / State of Siege
Buy on Amazon1956
Passport To Panic
Buy on Amazon1958
Passage of Arms
Buy on Amazon1959
A Kind Of Anger
Buy on Amazon1964
The Levanter
Buy on Amazon1972
Doctor Frigo
Buy on Amazon1974
The Siege of Villa Lipp / Send No More Roses
Buy on Amazon1977
The Care of Time
Buy on Amazon1981
The Ability to Kill and Other Pieces
Buy on Amazon1964
Waiting for Orders
Buy on Amazon1991
To Catch a Spy
Buy on Amazon1966
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Dark Frontier (1936), 2. Epitaph for a Spy (1938), 3. Journey Into Fear (1940), 4. Skytip (1951), 5. Judgment on Deltchev (1951), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Eric Ambler contains 20 books. The series began in 1936 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Eric Ambler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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