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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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