Richard Montanari Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series?"

"There are three books in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series, published between 1998 and 2018."

Q: "What is the first book in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series is The Violet Hour, published in 1998."

Q: "What genres do Richard Montanari's standalone novels cover?"

"Richard Montanari's standalone novels are crime thrillers with dark, atmospheric settings. The Violet Hour (1998) was his debut novel, Deathless (also published as The Devil's Garden, 2009) continued in the thriller vein, and The Buried Girl (2018) is a more recent psychological crime novel. All three are separate from his well-known Byrne and Balzano detective series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Violet Hour	1998	Richard Montanari	Buy
2	Deathless / The Devil’s Garden	2009	Richard Montanari	Buy
3	The Buried Girl	2018	Richard Montanari	Buy

Richard Montanari’s standalone novels span two decades of crime fiction writing. The Violet Hour (1998) was his debut, establishing him as a writer of dark, atmospheric thrillers. Deathless, also published as The Devil’s Garden (2009), continued in the same vein, while The Buried Girl (2018) is his most recent standalone work.

Montanari is best known for his Byrne and Balzano detective series set in Philadelphia. The standalone novels show a different side of his writing, free from the constraints of a recurring cast. Each book explores its own characters and setting while maintaining the tension and crime-focused plotting that define his work.

These three novels are spread across Montanari’s career and give readers a chance to experience his storytelling without committing to the longer series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series?

There are three books in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series, published between 1998 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Richard Montanari Standalone Novels series is The Violet Hour, published in 1998.

What genres do Richard Montanari's standalone novels cover?

Richard Montanari’s standalone novels are crime thrillers with dark, atmospheric settings. The Violet Hour (1998) was his debut novel, Deathless (also published as The Devil’s Garden, 2009) continued in the thriller vein, and The Buried Girl (2018) is a more recent psychological crime novel. All three are separate from his well-known Byrne and Balzano detective series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order