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 Verdict of You All
Buy on Amazon1926
The Missing Partners
Buy on Amazon1928
The Duke of York's Steps
Buy on Amazon1929
The Dying Alderman
Buy on Amazon1930
The Hanging Captain
Buy on Amazon1932
Mist on the Saltings
Buy on Amazon1933
Policeman's Lot
Buy on Amazon1933
Constable Guard Thyself
Buy on Amazon1934
The High Sheriff
Buy on Amazon1937
Here Comes the Copper
Buy on Amazon1938
Released for Death
Buy on Amazon1938
Lonely Magdalen
Buy on Amazon1940
New Graves at Great Norne
Buy on Amazon1947
Diplomat's Folly
Buy on Amazon1951
Be Kind to the Killer
Buy on Amazon1952
Heir Presumptive
Buy on Amazon1953
Too Soon to Die
Buy on Amazon1953
Gold Was Our Grave
Buy on Amazon1954
A Dying Fall
Buy on Amazon1955
The Litmore Snatch
Buy on Amazon1957
Great Short Stories of Detection, Mystery and Horror
Buy on Amazon1931
Fifty Famous Detectives of Fiction
Buy on Amazon1948
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Verdict of You All (1926), 2. The Missing Partners (1928), 3. The Duke of York's Steps (1929), 4. The Dying Alderman (1930), 5. The Hanging Captain (1932), and 17 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Henry Wade contains 22 books. The series began in 1926 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Henry Wade. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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