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 Most Contagious Game
Buy on Amazon1967
Chapter and Hearse
Buy on Amazon2003
1st Culprit
Buy on Amazon1992
The Man Who...
Buy on Amazon1992
Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Most Contagious Game (1967), 2. Chapter and Hearse (2003), 3. 1st Culprit (1992), 4. The Man Who... (1992), 5. Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club (2025). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Catherine Aird contains 5 books. The series began in 1967 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Catherine Aird. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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