Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death in the Mind | 1945 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 2 | A Matter of Taste | 1949 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 3 | The Tangled Cord | 1957 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 4 | Catch as Catch Can | 1958 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 5 | The Innocent House | 1959 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 6 | And Left for Dead | 1961 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 7 | The Ticking Clock | 1962 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 8 | One Lady, Two Cats | 1967 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 9 | Murder in False Face | 1969 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 10 | Death in a Sunny Place | 1971 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
| 11 | Troubled Journey | 1971 | Richard & Frances Lockridge | Buy |
Richard and Frances Lockridge wrote eleven standalone novels between 1945 and 1971, separate from their well-known mystery series. These books allowed them to experiment with different types of stories, settings, and characters without being tied to recurring protagonists like the Norths or Captain Heimrich.
The standalone titles range from traditional mysteries like Death in the Mind (1945) to later works that Richard wrote on his own after Frances passed away. Some, like One Lady, Two Cats (1967), mix mystery with the Lockridges’ well-known love of cats. Others explore suspense and thriller elements that the series books didn’t always have room for. Readers who enjoy the Lockridge writing style but want something different from their series work will find these books a nice change of pace.