Roderick Thorp Standalone Novels books in order

Roderick Thorp's twelve standalone novels span from 1961 to 2014, covering crime fiction, historical fiction, and domestic drama.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Into the Forest 1961 Roderick Thorp Buy
2 Dionysius 1969 Roderick Thorp Buy
3 The Music of Their Laughter 1970 Roderick Thorp Buy
4 Wives 1972 Roderick Thorp Buy
5 The Circle of Love 1974 Roderick Thorp Buy
6 Slaves 1977 Roderick Thorp Buy
7 Westfield 1977 Roderick Thorp Buy
8 Jenny and Barnum 1981 Roderick Thorp Buy
9 Rainbow Drive 1986 Roderick Thorp Buy
10 Devlin 1992 Roderick Thorp Buy
11 River 1995 Roderick Thorp Buy
12 Hot Pursuit 2014 Roderick Thorp Buy

Roderick Thorp’s standalone novels are listed below in publication order.

Thorp’s standalones show the range of his interests beyond the Die Hard-connected books. His early novels explore domestic life and American culture, while Rainbow Drive (1986) is a crime thriller set in Los Angeles. Jenny and Barnum (1981) takes a historical approach, telling the story of showman P.T. Barnum’s relationship with Swedish singer Jenny Lind. Hot Pursuit (2014) was published after his death. The books can be read in any order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Roderick Thorp Standalone Novels series?

There are twelve books in the Roderick Thorp Standalone Novels series, published between 1961 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Roderick Thorp Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Roderick Thorp Standalone Novels series is Into the Forest, published in 1961.

What are Roderick Thorp's best standalone novels?

Rainbow Drive (1986) is considered one of his strongest standalone works, a crime novel about a detective investigating corruption in Los Angeles. Jenny and Barnum (1981) is a well-regarded historical novel about P.T. Barnum and Jenny Lind. Hot Pursuit (2014) was published posthumously.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy