Paul Cleave Standalone Novels books in order

A complete list of Paul Cleave's standalone thriller and crime novels in publication order, from The Killing Hour to His Favourite Graves.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Paul Cleave Standalone Novels series?

There are nine books in the Paul Cleave Standalone Novels series, published between 2007 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Paul Cleave Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Paul Cleave Standalone Novels series is The Killing Hour, published in 2007.

Which Paul Cleave standalone novel should I read first?

Any of Paul Cleave’s standalone novels can be read independently. A Killer Harvest (2017) and The Quiet People (2021) are popular entry points for new readers.

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