David Handler Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the David Handler Standalone Novels series?"

"There are three books in the David Handler Standalone Novels series, published between 1999 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the David Handler Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the David Handler Standalone Novels series is Gideon, published in 1999."

Q: "What are David Handler's standalone novels about?"

"Gideon (1999), Icarus (2001), and Click to Play (2009) are all independent mystery or thriller novels. They allowed Handler to explore different types of crime fiction without the constraints of his ongoing series characters."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Gideon	1999	David Handler	Buy
2	Icarus	2001	David Handler	Buy
3	Click to Play	2009	David Handler	Buy

David Handler has published three standalone novels outside his various mystery series. Gideon (1999) and Icarus (2001) appeared during a period when he was between active series, while Click to Play (2009) came out before he launched the Benji Golden books. Each novel tells a complete, self-contained story.

These standalone titles give readers a different perspective on Handler’s crime fiction skills. Without the recurring characters and settings of his series work, the standalone novels can take more risks with structure and tone. They are worth seeking out for Handler completists, though most readers discover his work through the longer-running Stewart Hoag or Berger and Mitry series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the David Handler Standalone Novels series?

There are three books in the David Handler Standalone Novels series, published between 1999 and 2009.

What is the first book in the David Handler Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the David Handler Standalone Novels series is Gideon, published in 1999.

What are David Handler's standalone novels about?

Gideon (1999), Icarus (2001), and Click to Play (2009) are all independent mystery or thriller novels. They allowed Handler to explore different types of crime fiction without the constraints of his ongoing series characters.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order