Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Killing Hour | 2007 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 2 | Blood Men | 2010 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 3 | Five Minutes Alone | 2014 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 4 | Trust No One | 2015 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 5 | A Killer Harvest | 2017 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 6 | Whatever It Takes | 2020 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 7 | The Quiet People | 2021 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 8 | The Pain Tourist | 2023 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
| 9 | His Favourite Graves | 2023 | Paul Cleave | Buy |
Paul Cleave’s standalone novels range across different corners of crime and thriller fiction, though they share his trademark dark tone and Christchurch setting. The Killing Hour (2007) was his second published novel, and the standalones have continued steadily alongside his series work.
Titles like Five Minutes Alone (2014), Trust No One (2015), and The Quiet People (2021) each tackle different crime scenarios while maintaining the psychological intensity and plot twists Cleave is known for. His Favourite Graves (2023) is among his most recent work.