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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 "Night Sky" (1983) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Night Sky
1983
Red Crystal
1986
Wolf Winter
1987
Requiem / The Killing Winds
1989
Deceit
1993
Betrayal
1996
A Dark Devotion
1997
Keep Me Close
1999
A Death Divided
2001
Homeland
2004
Unforgotten
2008
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