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 Philosophical Investigation
Buy on Amazon1992
Dead Meat
Buy on Amazon1993
Gridiron / The Grid
Buy on Amazon1995
Esau
Buy on Amazon1996
A Five-Year Plan
Buy on Amazon1998
The Second Angel
Buy on Amazon1999
The Shot
Buy on Amazon1999
Dark Matter
Buy on Amazon2002
Hitler's Peace
Buy on Amazon2005
Prayer
Buy on Amazon2013
The Winter Horses
Buy on Amazon2014
Research
Buy on Amazon2014
The Most Frightening Story Ever Told
Buy on Amazon2016
One Small Step (As: P.B. Kerr)
Buy on Amazon2008
The Pocket Handkerchief
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Philosophical Investigation (1992), 2. Dead Meat (1993), 3. Gridiron / The Grid (1995), 4. Esau (1996), 5. A Five-Year Plan (1998), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Philip Kerr contains 15 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Philip Kerr. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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