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
Dead Cert
Buy on Amazon1962
Nerve
Buy on Amazon1964
For Kicks
Buy on Amazon1965
Flying Finish
Buy on Amazon1966
Blood Sport
Buy on Amazon1967
Forfeit
Buy on Amazon1968
Enquiry
Buy on Amazon1969
Rat Race
Buy on Amazon1970
Bonecrack
Buy on Amazon1971
Smokescreen
Buy on Amazon1972
Slay Ride
Buy on Amazon1973
Knockdown
Buy on Amazon1974
High Stakes
Buy on Amazon1975
In the Frame
Buy on Amazon1976
Risk
Buy on Amazon1977
Trial Run
Buy on Amazon1978
Reflex
Buy on Amazon1980
Twice Shy
Buy on Amazon1981
Banker
Buy on Amazon1982
The Danger
Buy on Amazon1983
Proof
Buy on Amazon1984
Hot Money
Buy on Amazon1987
The Edge
Buy on Amazon1988
Straight
Buy on Amazon1989
Longshot
Buy on Amazon1990
Comeback
Buy on Amazon1991
Driving Force
Buy on Amazon1992
Decider
Buy on Amazon1993
Wild Horses
Buy on Amazon1994
To the Hilt
Buy on Amazon1996
10 lb. Penalty
Buy on Amazon1997
Second Wind
Buy on Amazon1999
Shattered
Buy on Amazon2000
Dead Heat (With: Felix Francis)
Buy on Amazon2007
Silks (With: Felix Francis)
Buy on Amazon2008
Even Money (With: Felix Francis)
Buy on Amazon2009
Crossfire (With: Felix Francis)
Buy on Amazon2010
Field of Thirteen
Buy on Amazon1998
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Dead Cert (1962), 2. Nerve (1964), 3. For Kicks (1965), 4. Flying Finish (1966), 5. Blood Sport (1967), and 33 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Dick Francis contains 38 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Dick Francis. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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