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
Above Suspicion
Buy on Amazon1939
Assignment in Brittany
Buy on Amazon1942
The Unconquerable / While Still We Live
Buy on Amazon1944
Horizon
Buy on Amazon1945
Friends and Lovers
Buy on Amazon1947
Rest and Be Thankful
Buy on Amazon1949
Neither Five Nor Three
Buy on Amazon1951
I and My True Love
Buy on Amazon1953
Pray for a Brave Heart
Buy on Amazon1955
North from Rome
Buy on Amazon1958
Decision at Delphi
Buy on Amazon1960
The Venetian Affair
Buy on Amazon1963
The Double Image
Buy on Amazon1966
The Salzburg Connection
Buy on Amazon1968
Message from Malaga
Buy on Amazon1971
The Snare of the Hunter
Buy on Amazon1974
Agent in Place
Buy on Amazon1976
Ride a Pale Horse
Buy on Amazon1984
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Above Suspicion (1939), 2. Assignment in Brittany (1942), 3. The Unconquerable / While Still We Live (1944), 4. Horizon (1945), 5. Friends and Lovers (1947), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Helen MacInnes contains 18 books. The series began in 1939 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Helen MacInnes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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