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
Outside the White Lines
Buy on Amazon2003
Pecking Order
Buy on Amazon2004
Sing Me to Sleep
Buy on Amazon2014
Rats' Nest / Dead Gorgeous
Buy on Amazon2015
The Starlings & Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2015
CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
Buy on Amazon2017
Many Deadly Returns
Buy on Amazon2021
Midsummer Mysteries Short Stories
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Outside the White Lines (2003), 2. Pecking Order (2004), 3. Sing Me to Sleep (2014), 4. Rats' Nest / Dead Gorgeous (2015), 5. The Starlings & Other Stories (2015), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Chris Simms contains 8 books. The series began in 2003 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Chris Simms. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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