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 in the Mind (By: Richard Lockridge,G.H. Estabrooks)
Buy on Amazon1945
A Matter of Taste (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1949
The Tangled Cord
Buy on Amazon1957
Catch as Catch Can (With: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1958
The Innocent House
Buy on Amazon1959
And Left for Dead (With: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1961
The Ticking Clock
Buy on Amazon1962
One Lady, Two Cats (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1967
Murder in False Face (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1969
Death in a Sunny Place (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1971
Troubled Journey (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1971
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Death in the Mind (By: Richard Lockridge,G.H. Estabrooks) (1945), 2. A Matter of Taste (By: Richard Lockridge) (1949), 3. The Tangled Cord (1957), 4. Catch as Catch Can (With: Richard Lockridge) (1958), 5. The Innocent House (1959), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard & Frances Lockridge contains 11 books. The series began in 1945 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard & Frances Lockridge. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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