Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shadow on the Grassy Knoll | 2012 | Al Stevens | Buy |
| 2 | Nursing Home Ninjas | 2013 | Al Stevens | Buy |
| 3 | War of the Singularity | 2013 | Al Stevens | Buy |
| 4 | Annie Somewhere | 2013 | Al Stevens | Buy |
Al Stevens published four standalone novels between 2012 and 2013, alongside his ongoing Stanley Bentworth series. The titles suggest a broad range of inspiration: The Shadow on the Grassy Knoll draws on historical conspiracy material, Nursing Home Ninjas offers comedic action, War of the Singularity moves into science fiction, and Annie Somewhere takes a different tonal direction.
The standalone novels show Stevens experimenting with concept and genre outside the boundaries of his detective fiction. Each book reflects the same comedic instinct that runs through his series work, with high-concept premises that prioritize entertainment and wit over conventional narrative.