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
Hypnotic Death (As:)
Buy on Amazon1949
The Fatal Focus (As:)
Buy on Amazon1950
Killer by Night (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
Celluloid Suicide (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
Flight Into Horror (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
Ghosts Don’t Kill (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
Kill Him Gently (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
Murder Gives Notice (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
Satan’s Sabbath (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
The Time Thief (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
You Can’t Keep Murder Out (As:)
Buy on Amazon1951
The Crook Who Wasn’t There! (As:)
Buy on Amazon1952
Feline Frame-Up (As:)
Buy on Amazon1952
Maniac Murders (As:)
Buy on Amazon1952
The Murder I Don’t Remember (As:)
Buy on Amazon1952
There’s No Future in Murder (As:)
Buy on Amazon1952
Venus Unarmed
Buy on Amazon1953
The Lady Is Chased / Trouble is a Dame
Buy on Amazon1953
The Mermaid Murmurs Murder
Buy on Amazon1953
The Hoodlum Was a Honey / Penthouse Passout / Hot Seat for a Honey
Buy on Amazon1953
The Frame Is Beautiful
Buy on Amazon1953
Fraulein Is Feline
Buy on Amazon1953
Rope for a Redhead / Model of No Virtue
Buy on Amazon1953
Lethal in Love / The Minx is Murder
Buy on Amazon1953
Wreath for Rebecca
Buy on Amazon1954
Murder—Paris Fashion
Buy on Amazon1954
The Black Widow Weeps
Buy on Amazon1954
Strip Without Tease / Stripper, You've Sinned
Buy on Amazon1954
Nemesis Wore Nylons
Buy on Amazon1954
Yoga Shrouds Yolande
Buy on Amazon1954
Swan Song for a Siren
1955
Kiss and Kill
Buy on Amazon1955
Shroud for My Sugar
Buy on Amazon1955
Maid for Murder
Buy on Amazon1955
Murder Is My Mistress
Buy on Amazon1955
Shamus, Your Slip Is Showing
Buy on Amazon1955
The Two-Timing Blonde
Buy on Amazon1955
Kiss Me Deadly / Lipstick Larceny
Buy on Amazon1955
Curves for a Coroner
Buy on Amazon1955
Cutie Cashed His Chips
1955
Miss Called Murder
Buy on Amazon1955
Homicide Hoyden
Buy on Amazon1955
A Morgue Amour
Buy on Amazon1955
Lead Astray
Buy on Amazon1955
Sob-Sister Cries Murder
Buy on Amazon1955
Murder By Miss-Demeanour
Buy on Amazon1956
Darling, You’re Doomed
Buy on Amazon1956
No Halo for Hedy
Buy on Amazon1956
Donna Died Laughing
Buy on Amazon1956
Blonde, Beautiful, and—Blam!
Buy on Amazon1956
My Darling Is Deadpan
Buy on Amazon1956
Strictly for Felony
Buy on Amazon1956
The Eve of His Dying
Buy on Amazon1956
Shady Lady
Buy on Amazon1956
The Bribe Was Beautiful
Buy on Amazon1956
The Lady Has No Convictions
Buy on Amazon1956
Hi-Jack for Jill
Buy on Amazon1956
Bid the Babe Bye-Bye
Buy on Amazon1956
Meet Murder, My Angel
Buy on Amazon1956
Caress Before Killing
Buy on Amazon1956
Sweetheart, This Is Homicide
Buy on Amazon1956
Lethal in Love
Buy on Amazon1957
Last Note for a Lovely
Buy on Amazon1957
Ten Grand Tallulah and Temptation
1957
Sinner, You Slay Me
Buy on Amazon1957
Wreath for a Redhead
Buy on Amazon1957
Bella Donna Was Poison
Buy on Amazon1957
So Lovely She Lies
Buy on Amazon1958
No Body She Knows
Buy on Amazon1958
Cutie Takes the Count
Buy on Amazon1958
No Future, Fair Lady
Buy on Amazon1958
Hi-Fi Fadeout
Buy on Amazon1958
Widow Bewitched
Buy on Amazon1958
The Charmer Chased
Buy on Amazon1958
High Fashion in Homicide
Buy on Amazon1958
Sinfully Yours
Buy on Amazon1958
The Cold Dark Hours (As:)
Buy on Amazon1959
Towers of Love (As: Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1960
A Castle In Spain (As: Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1966
Mansion Of Evil (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1966
Granite Folly (As: Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1967
The Secret of the Chateau (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1967
House of Destiny (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1969
The Castle on the Lake (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1970
Castle on the Loch (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1970
Dark Citadel (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1971
Terror on Duncan Island (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1971
Towers of Fear (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1972
A Castle in Canada (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1972
The House on the Cliffs (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1974
Dark Mansion (As: Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1974
Mansion Malevolent (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1974
Mansion Of Peril (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1975
Castle of Terror (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1975
The Scream in the Storm (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1975
Chateau of Wolves (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1976
Mansion of Menace (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1976
Brecon Castle (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1976
House of Treachery (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1977
Ravensnest (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1977
The House of Landsdown (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1977
Heiress To Corsair Keep (As: Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1978
Heiress Of Fear (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1978
Sinister House (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1978
House of Valhalla (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1978
Island of Evil (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1979
Castle on the Rhine (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1979
Room Of Secrets (As: Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1979
Secret at Ravenswood (As:Caroline Farr)
Buy on Amazon1980
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hypnotic Death (As:) (1949), 2. The Fatal Focus (As:) (1950), 3. Killer by Night (As:) (1951), 4. Celluloid Suicide (As:) (1951), 5. Flight Into Horror (As:) (1951), and 104 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Carter Brown contains 109 books. The series began in 1949 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Carter Brown. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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