Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Backward | 2006 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
| 2 | Counterplay | 2012 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
Julia Buckley’s standalone novels are The Dark Backward (2006) and Counterplay (2012). The Dark Backward was her first published novel, arriving a year before her Madeline Mann Mysteries debuted. Counterplay followed several years later, offering another one-off mystery story.
These books sit outside Buckley’s main series and give readers a chance to experience her writing without committing to a longer run of books. They are good options for anyone curious about her work who wants to start with something short and self-contained.