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 Eye of the Leopard
Buy on Amazon1990
Chronicler of the Winds
Buy on Amazon1995
The Return of the Dancing Master (With: Laurie Thompson)
Buy on Amazon2000
Daniel
Buy on Amazon2000
Depths
Buy on Amazon2004
Kennedy's Brain
Buy on Amazon2005
The Man from Beijing
Buy on Amazon2007
The Shadow Girls / Tea-Bag
Buy on Amazon2012
A Treacherous Paradise
Buy on Amazon2013
The Rock Blaster
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Eye of the Leopard (1990), 2. Chronicler of the Winds (1995), 3. The Return of the Dancing Master (With: Laurie Thompson) (2000), 4. Daniel (2000), 5. Depths (2004), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Henning Mankell contains 10 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Henning Mankell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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