Michael Marshall Smith Standalone Novels books in order

The complete list of standalone novels by Michael Marshall Smith, including Only Forward, Spares, The Intruders, and Hannah Green and Her Unfeasibly Mundane Existence.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Only Forward 1994 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
2 Spares 1996 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
3 One of Us 1998 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
4 The Intruders 2007 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
5 The Servants 2007 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
6 Bad Things 2009 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
7 Killer Move 2011 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
8 We Are Here 2012 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
9 Hannah Green and Her Unfeasibly Mundane Existence 2017 Michael Marshall Smith Buy
10 Time Out 2024 Michael Marshall Smith Buy

Michael Marshall Smith’s standalone novels span science fiction, horror, and thriller fiction. His early novels Only Forward (1994), Spares (1996), and One of Us (1998) are science fiction with dark, inventive premises. Only Forward won the Philip K. Dick Award, while Spares was optioned for film.

Under the name Michael Marshall, his later standalone novels like The Intruders (2007), Bad Things (2009), and Killer Move (2011) are more conventional thrillers. Hannah Green and Her Unfeasibly Mundane Existence (2017) marked a return to fiction under his full name, blending fantasy with contemporary fiction. His most recent novel is Time Out (2024).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Michael Marshall Smith Standalone Novels series?

There are ten books in the Michael Marshall Smith Standalone Novels series, published between 1994 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Michael Marshall Smith Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Michael Marshall Smith Standalone Novels series is Only Forward, published in 1994.

What is Only Forward about?

Only Forward (1994) is Michael Marshall Smith’s debut novel. It follows a man named Stark who is hired to find a missing person in a surreal, futuristic city divided into specialized neighborhoods. The novel blends science fiction with noir and dark humor, and it won the Philip K. Dick Award.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy