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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 "The Avengers" (1968) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Avengers
1968

The Spy Who Died Twice
1973

The Third Truth
1973

The Secret List of Heinrich Roehm (As:Michael Barak)
1976

The Enigma (As:Michael Barak)
1978

Enigma Sacrifice (As: Michael Barak)
1979

The Deadly Document
1980

The Phantom Conspiracy (As: Michael Barak)
1980

Double Cross (As:Michael Barak)
1981

Brothers
1992

A Spy in Winter
2015

Charged with Murder
2021
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