Paul Heatley Standalone Novels books in order

Standalone crime and noir novels by Paul Heatley, featuring gritty stories of violence, desperation, and survival.
Series · Crime Fiction · Noir · Thriller

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Guns, Drugs and Dogs 2017 Paul Heatley Buy
2 Fatboy 2018 Paul Heatley Buy
3 Guillotine 2019 Paul Heatley Buy
4 Bad Bastards 2019 Paul Heatley Buy
5 Cutthroat 2020 Paul Heatley Buy
6 Just Like Jesus 2020 Paul Heatley Buy

Paul Heatley’s standalone novels represent the grittier side of his writing. Books like Fatboy (2018), Guillotine (2019), and Bad Bastards (2019) are stripped-down crime stories with desperate characters and violent outcomes.

These books were mostly published between 2017 and 2020, before the Tom Rollins series took over as Heatley’s primary output. They show his roots in noir fiction and his ability to write compact, punishing crime stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are six books in the Paul Heatley Standalone Novels series, published between 2017 and 2020.

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

The first book in the Paul Heatley Standalone Novels series is Guns, Drugs and Dogs, published in 2017.

How do Paul Heatley's standalones compare to his Tom Rollins series?

The standalone novels are darker and more noir-influenced than the Tom Rollins books. While Rollins is a clear hero figure, the standalones feature more morally ambiguous characters in grimmer situations.

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