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
A Running Duck
Buy on Amazon1978
Fair Game
Buy on Amazon1978
The Zero Trap
Buy on Amazon1979
Mind's Eye (As: Ainslie Skinner)
Buy on Amazon1980
Loser's Blues
Buy on Amazon1980
The Woman In Red
Buy on Amazon1983
Hoodwink
Buy on Amazon1988
Tears of the Dragon
Buy on Amazon2004
100 Great Detectives, Or, the Detective Directory
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Running Duck (1978), 2. Fair Game (1978), 3. The Zero Trap (1979), 4. Mind's Eye (As: Ainslie Skinner) (1980), 5. Loser's Blues (1980), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Paula Gosling contains 9 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Paula Gosling. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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