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
Death Sleeps Lightly
Buy on Amazon1960
Forsythia Finds Murder
Buy on Amazon1960
Shadow of Fear
Buy on Amazon1961
Long Journey Home
Buy on Amazon1962
Curiosity Killed Kitty
Buy on Amazon1962
Not for Glory
Buy on Amazon1963
Bridge to Yesterday (As:E.L. Arch)
Buy on Amazon1963
The Candystripers
Buy on Amazon1964
The Deathstones (As:E.L. Arch)
Buy on Amazon1964
Planet of Death (As:E.L. Arch)
Buy on Amazon1964
Ann Gordon of the Peace Corps
Buy on Amazon1965
The First Immortals (As: E.L. Arch)
Buy on Amazon1965
Linda’s Gifts
Buy on Amazon1966
Mystery of Echo Caverns
Buy on Amazon1966
Designs for Love
Buy on Amazon1966
The Double-Minded Man (As:E.L. Arch)
Buy on Amazon1966
Peace Corps Nurse
Buy on Amazon1967
The Man with Three Eyes (As: E.L. Arch)
Buy on Amazon1967
O Charitable death
Buy on Amazon1968
The Silent Place
Buy on Amazon1969
Malverne Hall
Buy on Amazon1970
Forbidden Island
Buy on Amazon1973
Devil's Court
Buy on Amazon1974
The House of Tarot
Buy on Amazon1975
The Black Swan
Buy on Amazon1975
The Sapphire Legacy
Buy on Amazon1976
Moment of Desire
Buy on Amazon1978
The Coach to Hell
Buy on Amazon1979
Bride of Fury
Buy on Amazon1980
Fame and Fortune (As:Joanne Kaye)
Buy on Amazon1981
Rags to Riches (As:Joanne Kaye)
Buy on Amazon1981
Love and Betrayal (As:Joanne Kaye)
Buy on Amazon1981
Satin and Stars (As:Joanne Kaye)
Buy on Amazon1981
Satan's Mistress
Buy on Amazon1981
Playing for Keeps (As:Joanne Kaye)
Buy on Amazon1982
To Love Again (As:Joanne Kaye)
Buy on Amazon1982
Lady Alicia's Secret
Buy on Amazon1986
Emeralds and Jade
Buy on Amazon1988
The Dark Towers of Trelochen
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Death Sleeps Lightly (1960), 2. Forsythia Finds Murder (1960), 3. Shadow of Fear (1961), 4. Long Journey Home (1962), 5. Curiosity Killed Kitty (1962), and 34 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Rachel Cosgrove Payes contains 39 books. The series began in 1960 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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