Matt Whyman Standalone Novels books in order

Standalone novels by Matt Whyman spanning YA fiction, from contemporary realism to dark thrillers and speculative premises.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Man or Mouse 2000 Matt Whyman Buy
2 Columbia Road 2002 Matt Whyman Buy
3 Superhuman 2003 Matt Whyman Buy
4 Boy Kills Man 2005 Matt Whyman Buy
5 The Wild 2005 Matt Whyman Buy
6 Street Runners 2008 Matt Whyman Buy
7 Bad Apple 2016 Matt Whyman Buy

Matt Whyman’s standalone novels show his range as a writer. Boy Kills Man is a spare, powerful novel about child hitmen in Colombia. Superhuman and The Wild explore speculative and thriller territory. Man or Mouse and Columbia Road are more grounded contemporary fiction about young men navigating modern life.

The standalones vary widely in tone and subject matter, reflecting Whyman’s restless creative interests. Each works independently, and they collectively demonstrate why he’s hard to pin down to a single genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Matt Whyman Standalone Novels series?

There are seven books in the Matt Whyman Standalone Novels series, published between 2000 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Matt Whyman Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Matt Whyman Standalone Novels series is Man or Mouse, published in 2000.

Which Matt Whyman standalone novel should I read first?

Boy Kills Man is widely considered his strongest standalone — a short, intense novel about child assassins in Medellin, Colombia. For something lighter, Bad Apple is a contemporary teen comedy-drama.

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