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
Rift
Buy on Amazon1988
Gimme More
Buy on Amazon2000
Ballad of a Dead Nobody
Buy on Amazon2011
Miss Terry
Buy on Amazon2012
Lady Bag
Buy on Amazon2013
Gift or Theft
Buy on Amazon2020
Lucky Dip
Buy on Amazon2003
Lucky Dip and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2003
1st Culprit
Buy on Amazon1992
Great Mystery Series: Top Female Sleuths
Buy on Amazon1993
2nd Culprit
Buy on Amazon1993
3rd Culprit
Buy on Amazon1994
Tart Noir
Buy on Amazon2003
The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5
Buy on Amazon2004
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
Buy on Amazon2011
Deadly Pleasures
Buy on Amazon2013
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, September-October 2023
Buy on Amazon2023
Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Rift (1988), 2. Gimme More (2000), 3. Ballad of a Dead Nobody (2011), 4. Miss Terry (2012), 5. Lady Bag (2013), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Liza Cody contains 18 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Liza Cody. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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