William Lashner Standalone Novels books in order

William Lashner's standalone novels span noir fiction, dystopian thrillers, and literary suspense, published between 2006 and 2019.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Kockroach 2006 William Lashner Buy
2 The Accounting 2013 William Lashner Buy
3 The Barkeep 2014 William Lashner Buy
4 Blood And Bone 2015 William Lashner Buy
5 Guaranteed Heroes 2015 William Lashner Buy
6 The Four-Night Run 2016 William Lashner Buy
7 A Filthy Business 2017 William Lashner Buy
8 Freedom Road 2019 William Lashner Buy

William Lashner’s standalone novels cover more ground than his Victor Carl series. Kockroach (2006) is a darkly comic noir about a cockroach that transforms into a man in 1950s New York. The Accounting (2013) and The Barkeep (2014) are thrillers, with The Barkeep becoming a major Kindle bestseller. Guaranteed Heroes (2015) moves into dystopian territory, and Freedom Road (2019) is a modern suspense novel.

These books showcase Lashner’s range beyond legal thrillers. Blood and Bone (2015) and A Filthy Business (2017) continue the crime fiction thread, while The Four-Night Run (2016) is a taut chase thriller.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the William Lashner Standalone Novels series?

There are eight books in the William Lashner Standalone Novels series, published between 2006 and 2019.

What is the first book in the William Lashner Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the William Lashner Standalone Novels series is Kockroach, published in 2006.

Which William Lashner standalone novel should I start with?

The Barkeep (2014) is Lashner’s most popular standalone and works well as a starting point. For something more experimental, Kockroach (2006) is a noir reimagining of Kafka’s Metamorphosis.

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