Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man of Blood | 1992 | Margaret Duffy | Buy |
| 2 | Corpse Candle | 1995 | Margaret Duffy | Buy |
| 3 | A Fine Target | 1998 | Margaret Duffy | Buy |
| 4 | Archangel Jim | 2013 | Margaret Duffy | Buy |
Margaret Duffy has published four standalone novels between 1992 and 2013. Man of Blood, Corpse Candle, A Fine Target, and Archangel Jim each tell complete mystery or thriller stories outside her series frameworks. The standalones give Duffy freedom to explore different characters and settings.
These books showcase Duffy’s ability to construct satisfying mystery plots without relying on recurring characters. For readers who want to try her work before committing to the 23-book Langley-Gillard series, the standalones offer a lower commitment entry point.