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
Hunter In The Shadows (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1969
The Summer Assassin (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1971
Ironwood (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1972
Nun's Castle (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1973
The Vesey Inheritance
Buy on Amazon1975
Raven's Forge (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1975
Dragon's Eye (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1976
Meadowsweet/Brides of Friedberg
Buy on Amazon1977
Tarot's Tower (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1978
Axwater (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1978
Red Staircase
Buy on Amazon1979
Albion Walk
Buy on Amazon1982
The Painted Castle (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1982
The Hand of Glass (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1983
Listen to the Children (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon1986
Butterfly
Buy on Amazon1996
Let There Be Love
Buy on Amazon1997
Complicity (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon2000
Hand in Glove (As: Jennie Melville)
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hunter In The Shadows (As: Jennie Melville) (1969), 2. The Summer Assassin (As: Jennie Melville) (1971), 3. Ironwood (As: Jennie Melville) (1972), 4. Nun's Castle (As: Jennie Melville) (1973), 5. The Vesey Inheritance (1975), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gwendoline Butler contains 19 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gwendoline Butler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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