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
Lie Down, Killer
Buy on Amazon1952
The Peddler (As: Douglas Ring)
Buy on Amazon1952
Dragnet: Case No.561
Buy on Amazon1956
The Sleeper Caper
Buy on Amazon2009
The Comfortable Coffin
Buy on Amazon1960
Masters of Noir, Volume One
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Lie Down, Killer (1952), 2. The Peddler (As: Douglas Ring) (1952), 3. Dragnet: Case No.561 (1956), 4. The Sleeper Caper (2009), 5. The Comfortable Coffin (1960), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard S Prather contains 6 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard S Prather. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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