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 Place of Execution
Buy on Amazon1999
Killing the Shadows
Buy on Amazon2000
The Grave Tattoo
Buy on Amazon2006
Trick of the Dark
Buy on Amazon2010
The Vanishing Point
Buy on Amazon2012
Cleanskin
Buy on Amazon2006
Life's Too Short
Buy on Amazon2010
Writing on the Wall and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1997
Stranded
Buy on Amazon2004
Christmas is Murder
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Place of Execution (1999), 2. Killing the Shadows (2000), 3. The Grave Tattoo (2006), 4. Trick of the Dark (2010), 5. The Vanishing Point (2012), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Val McDermid contains 10 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Val McDermid. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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