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
A Killing in the Real World
Buy on Amazon1988
Hangman
Buy on Amazon1991
Past the Bleachers
Buy on Amazon1992
Water Witches
Buy on Amazon1995
Midwives
Buy on Amazon1997
The Law of Similars
Buy on Amazon1998
Trans-Sister Radio
Buy on Amazon2000
The Buffalo Soldier
Buy on Amazon2002
Before You Know Kindness
Buy on Amazon2004
The Double Bind
Buy on Amazon2007
Skeletons at the Feast
Buy on Amazon2008
Secrets of Eden
Buy on Amazon2010
The Night Strangers
Buy on Amazon2011
The Sandcastle Girls
Buy on Amazon2012
The Light in the Ruins
Buy on Amazon2013
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands
Buy on Amazon2014
The Guest Room
Buy on Amazon2016
The Flight Attendant
Buy on Amazon2018
The Red Lotus
Buy on Amazon2020
Hour of the Witch
Buy on Amazon2021
The Lioness
Buy on Amazon2022
The Princess of Las Vegas
Buy on Amazon2024
The Jackal's Mistress
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Killing in the Real World (1988), 2. Hangman (1991), 3. Past the Bleachers (1992), 4. Water Witches (1995), 5. Midwives (1997), and 18 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Chris Bohjalian contains 23 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Chris Bohjalian. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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