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
Pistols In The Morning
Buy on Amazon1930
Weeping Is For Women
Buy on Amazon1936
Each One Was Alone
Buy on Amazon1938
Panama Passage
Buy on Amazon1946
Stronghold
Buy on Amazon1948
Rod Rides High
Buy on Amazon1950
Captain Adam
Buy on Amazon1953
Captain Bashful
Buy on Amazon1955
Singapore Passage
Buy on Amazon1956
This Bright Sword
Buy on Amazon1957
Captain Crossbones
Buy on Amazon1958
His Majesty's Highwayman
Buy on Amazon1959
The Naked Sword
Buy on Amazon1959
The Pipes Are Calling
Buy on Amazon1959
Lord Of The Isles
Buy on Amazon1959
The Flaming Island
Buy on Amazon1959
Buccaneer's Blade
Buy on Amazon1959
Reluctant Cavalier
Buy on Amazon1960
Fancy Man
Buy on Amazon1960
Marooned
Buy on Amazon1961
The Wickedest Pilgrim
Buy on Amazon1961
Edge Of Piracy
Buy on Amazon1964
The Legion Of The Lost
Buy on Amazon1967
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Pistols In The Morning (1930), 2. Weeping Is For Women (1936), 3. Each One Was Alone (1938), 4. Panama Passage (1946), 5. Stronghold (1948), and 18 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Donald Barr Chidsey contains 23 books. The series began in 1930 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Donald Barr Chidsey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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