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
Rat Trap
Buy on Amazon1976
Emerald Decision (As: David Grant)
Buy on Amazon1980
Moscow Five Thousand (As:David Grant)
Buy on Amazon1980
A Wild Justice
Buy on Amazon1995
That's Not How It Happened
Buy on Amazon2025
Predicate
Buy on Amazon2007
A Good Time for the Truth
Buy on Amazon2016
Craig Thomas was a Welsh author born in 1942. Craig primarily wrote thrillers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Rat Trap (1976), 2. Emerald Decision (As: David Grant) (1980), 3. Moscow Five Thousand (As:David Grant) (1980), 4. A Wild Justice (1995), 5. That's Not How It Happened (2025), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Craig Thomas contains 8 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Craig Thomas. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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