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 Day of the Jackal
Buy on Amazon1971
The Dogs of War
Buy on Amazon1974
The Devil's Alternative
Buy on Amazon1979
The Fourth Protocol
Buy on Amazon1984
The Negotiator
Buy on Amazon1989
The Deceiver
Buy on Amazon1991
The Fist of God
Buy on Amazon1994
Icon
Buy on Amazon1996
The Phantom of Manhattan
Buy on Amazon1996
Avenger
Buy on Amazon2003
The Afghan
Buy on Amazon2006
The Cobra
Buy on Amazon2010
The Kill List
Buy on Amazon2013
The Fox
Buy on Amazon2018
The Shepherd
Buy on Amazon1975
The Emperor
Buy on Amazon1982
The Citizen
Buy on Amazon2000
Whispering Wind
Buy on Amazon2000
The Miracle
Buy on Amazon2000
The Art of the Matter
Buy on Amazon2001
No Comebacks
Buy on Amazon1982
The Veteran and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Day of the Jackal (1971), 2. The Dogs of War (1974), 3. The Devil's Alternative (1979), 4. The Fourth Protocol (1984), 5. The Negotiator (1989), and 17 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Frederick Forsyth contains 22 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Frederick Forsyth. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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