Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series?"

"There are five books in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series, published between 2008 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series is A Conspiracy of Genes, published in 2008."

Q: "How do de Castrique's standalone novels differ from his mystery series?"

"The standalones are more varied in genre and scope. A Conspiracy of Genes (2008) and The Singularity Race (2016) have science fiction elements, while The 13th Target (2012) is a political thriller. Double Cross of Time (2013) adds time travel to the mix. These books show a more experimental side of de Castrique's writing."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Conspiracy of Genes	2008	Mark de Castrique	Buy
2	Death on a Southern Breeze	2009	Mark de Castrique	Buy
3	The 13th Target	2012	Mark de Castrique	Buy
4	Double Cross of Time	2013	Mark de Castrique	Buy
5	The Singularity Race	2016	Mark de Castrique	Buy

Mark de Castrique’s standalone novels range more widely than his mystery series. A Conspiracy of Genes (2008) and The Singularity Race (2016) tackle science fiction themes, while Death on a Southern Breeze (2009) stays closer to his mystery roots. The 13th Target (2012) is a political thriller, and Double Cross of Time (2013) involves time travel.

These books let de Castrique explore premises and settings that don’t fit within his ongoing series, resulting in a more varied and unpredictable set of stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series?

There are five books in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series, published between 2008 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Mark de Castrique Standalone Novels series is A Conspiracy of Genes, published in 2008.

How do de Castrique's standalone novels differ from his mystery series?

The standalones are more varied in genre and scope. A Conspiracy of Genes (2008) and The Singularity Race (2016) have science fiction elements, while The 13th Target (2012) is a political thriller. Double Cross of Time (2013) adds time travel to the mix. These books show a more experimental side of de Castrique’s writing.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order