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 Night of Wenceslas
Buy on Amazon1960
The Rose of Tibet
Buy on Amazon1962
A Long Way to Shiloh
Buy on Amazon1966
Making Good Again
Buy on Amazon1968
Smith's Gazelle
Buy on Amazon1971
The Sun Chemist
Buy on Amazon1976
The Chelsea Murders / Murder Games
Buy on Amazon1978
Under Plum Lake
Buy on Amazon1980
Kolymsky Heights
Buy on Amazon1994
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Night of Wenceslas (1960), 2. The Rose of Tibet (1962), 3. A Long Way to Shiloh (1966), 4. Making Good Again (1968), 5. Smith's Gazelle (1971), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Lionel Davidson contains 9 books. The series began in 1960 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Lionel Davidson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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