Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Top Hard |
2011 |
Stephen Booth |
Buy |
| 2 |
Drowned Lives |
2019 |
Stephen Booth |
Buy |
Stephen Booth’s standalone novels give readers his crime fiction style outside the Cooper and Fry framework. Top Hard (2011) and Drowned Lives (2019) each offer a self-contained crime story with new characters and settings.
Both books show Booth’s strengths in atmosphere and plotting while standing apart from his long-running series. They work well for readers who want to try Booth’s writing without committing to a twenty-book series.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Stephen Booth Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Stephen Booth Standalone Novels series, published between 2011 and 2019.
What is the first book in the Stephen Booth Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Stephen Booth Standalone Novels series is Top Hard, published in 2011.
Are Stephen Booth's standalone novels similar to his series?
They share his interest in crime, atmosphere, and English settings, but they are separate from the Cooper and Fry world. Top Hard (2011) and Drowned Lives (2019) each tell self-contained stories with different characters and locations.