Gail Anderson-Dargatz Standalone Novels books in order

Gail Anderson-Dargatz's standalone novels span literary fiction and suspense. See all 10 titles in publication order.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Cure for Death by Lightning 1996 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
2 A Recipe for Bees 1998 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
3 A Rhinestone Button 2002 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
4 Turtle Valley 2007 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
5 The Spawning Grounds 2016 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
6 No Return Address 2018 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
7 Iggy’s World 2019 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
8 The Ride Home 2020 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
9 The Almost Wife 2021 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy
10 The Almost Widow 2023 Gail Anderson-Dargatz Buy

Gail Anderson-Dargatz has published 10 standalone novels between 1996 and 2023. Her early literary novels, including The Cure for Death by Lightning and A Recipe for Bees, are set in rural British Columbia and explore family, community, and the natural world.

Her more recent work has shifted toward suspense fiction. The Almost Wife (2021) and The Almost Widow (2023) are domestic thrillers that show a different side of her writing. Other standalones include Turtle Valley (2007), The Spawning Grounds (2016), and The Ride Home (2020).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gail Anderson-Dargatz Standalone Novels series?

There are ten books in the Gail Anderson-Dargatz Standalone Novels series, published between 1996 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Gail Anderson-Dargatz Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Gail Anderson-Dargatz Standalone Novels series is The Cure for Death by Lightning, published in 1996.

Which Gail Anderson-Dargatz novel should I read first?

The Cure for Death by Lightning (1996) is her most celebrated novel and a natural starting point. For suspense, try The Almost Wife (2021).

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