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Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Show of Force" (1980) and follow publication order through all 23 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Show of Force
1980

The Sunset Patriots / The Twilight Patriots
1981

First Salvo
1985

Choke Point
1986

Silent Hunter
1987

Counterstrike
1988

War Ship
1989

Boomer
1990

Deep Sting
1991

Shadow Wars
1992

Sightings
1993

Summit
1996

Igniter
2002

Mermaid Murder Case
2010

Reverend Adams
2011

Evolution Vs Creation in the End Time
2011

Chilli Dawgg
2011

Two Black Bears
2011

Douglas
2011

Dry Ice Can Kill!
2011

Easier Than ABC and the Farm
2012

Shadows of Vengeance
2014

Mountains to Move
2015
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