Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Double Take |
2002 |
Mike Ripley |
Buy |
| 2 |
Boudica and the Lost Roman |
2005 |
Mike Ripley |
Buy |
| 3 |
The Legend of Hereward |
2007 |
Mike Ripley |
Buy |
| 4 |
Buried Above Ground |
2025 |
Mike Ripley |
Buy |
Mike Ripley’s four standalone novels step outside his series work. Double Take (2002) is a standalone crime novel, while Boudica and the Lost Roman (2005) and The Legend of Hereward (2007) move into historical fiction territory. Buried Above Ground (2025) marks his most recent standalone release, showing that Ripley continues to write beyond his established series.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Mike Ripley Standalone Novels series?
There are four books in the Mike Ripley Standalone Novels series, published between 2002 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Mike Ripley Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Mike Ripley Standalone Novels series is Double Take, published in 2002.
What standalone novels has Mike Ripley written?
Ripley’s four standalone novels include Double Take (2002), two historical novels — Boudica and the Lost Roman (2005) and The Legend of Hereward (2007) — and Buried Above Ground (2025). The historical titles show a different side of an author known primarily for comic crime fiction.