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
Jennie
Buy on Amazon1994
Mount Dragon (With: Lincoln Child)
Buy on Amazon1996
Riptide (With: Lincoln Child)
Buy on Amazon1998
The Ice Limit (With: Lincoln Child)
Buy on Amazon2000
The Codex
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Jennie (1994), 2. Mount Dragon (With: Lincoln Child) (1996), 3. Riptide (With: Lincoln Child) (1998), 4. The Ice Limit (With: Lincoln Child) (2000), 5. The Codex (2003). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Douglas Preston contains 5 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Douglas Preston. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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