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: January 2026
Publication Order
The City of Kites
Buy on Amazon1955
Pilgrim At the Gate
Buy on Amazon1958
Jones on the Belgrade Express
Buy on Amazon1960
Deadfall
Buy on Amazon1965
The Night Hawk
Buy on Amazon1969
Take My Drum to England
Buy on Amazon1971
Even If You Run
Buy on Amazon1972
A Bit of a Shunt Up the River
Buy on Amazon1974
The Circe Complex
Buy on Amazon1975
Bennett
Buy on Amazon1977
On the Gulf
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The City of Kites (1955), 2. Pilgrim At the Gate (1958), 3. Jones on the Belgrade Express (1960), 4. Deadfall (1965), 5. The Night Hawk (1969), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Desmond Cory contains 11 books. The series began in 1955 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Desmond Cory. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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