R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series?"

"There are three books in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series, published between 1997 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series is Loverboy, published in 1997."

Q: "How do Belsky's standalones compare to his series work?"

"The 1990s standalones Loverboy and Playing Dead are darker, more straightforward thrillers from before Belsky developed his journalist-protagonist formula. Swipe (2025) is a more recent thriller that shows his continued interest in crime fiction outside his two main series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Loverboy	1997	R.G. Belsky	Buy
2	Playing Dead	1998	R.G. Belsky	Buy
3	Swipe	2025	R.G. Belsky	Buy

R.G. Belsky’s three standalone novels span nearly three decades of his writing career. Loverboy (1997) and Playing Dead (1998) were his first published novels, crime thrillers written while he was still working full-time in journalism. Swipe (2025) is a more recent entry that comes after the success of his two series.

The standalones show a different side of Belsky from his journalist-protagonist series. These books allow him to explore crime fiction without the newsroom framework, though his understanding of how information flows through cities and institutions remains evident.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series?

There are three books in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series, published between 1997 and 2025.

What is the first book in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the R.G. Belsky Standalone Novels series is Loverboy, published in 1997.

How do Belsky's standalones compare to his series work?

The 1990s standalones Loverboy and Playing Dead are darker, more straightforward thrillers from before Belsky developed his journalist-protagonist formula. Swipe (2025) is a more recent thriller that shows his continued interest in crime fiction outside his two main series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order