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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Running Hot" (2004) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Running Hot
2004
Killer Tune
2007
Spare Room
2019
Trap Door
2020
Say Her Name (With: Ryan Carter)
2022
Believe Me (With: Ryan Carter)
2023
Girl, Missing (With: Ryan Carter)
2024
Gone (With: Ryan Carter)
2025
Snatched
2015
One False Move
2017
Vengeance
2012
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
2022
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