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
The Colonel's Lady
Buy on Amazon1952
Six-Gun Boss (As: Clay Randall)
Buy on Amazon1952
The Desperado
Buy on Amazon1953
A Noose For The Desperado
Buy on Amazon1953
Whom Gods Destroy
Buy on Amazon1953
Two-Gun Law
Buy on Amazon1954
Gambling Man
Buy on Amazon1955
Death's Sweet Song
Buy on Amazon1955
Law of the Trigger
Buy on Amazon1956
Boomer (As: Clay Randall)
Buy on Amazon1957
Outlaw's Son
Buy on Amazon1957
When Oil Ran Red (As: Clay Randall)
Buy on Amazon1957
Killer in Town
Buy on Amazon1959
Stranger in Town
Buy on Amazon1962
The Legend of Lonnie Hall
Buy on Amazon1963
The Moonlight War
Buy on Amazon1963
The Oceola Kid (As: Clay Randall)
Buy on Amazon1963
Reckless Men
Buy on Amazon1963
Moonlight War
Buy on Amazon1963
The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones
Buy on Amazon1964
Doomsday Creek.
Buy on Amazon1964
Hogan's Way
Buy on Amazon1964
Hardcase For Hire (As: Clay Randall)
Buy on Amazon1964
Hottest Fourth of July in the History of Hangtree County 4th
Buy on Amazon1965
The Grabhorn Bounty
Buy on Amazon1966
Shorty
Buy on Amazon1966
A Partnership With Death
Buy on Amazon1967
Tragg's Choice
Buy on Amazon1969
The Last Days of Wolf Garnett
Buy on Amazon1970
Dude Sheriff
Buy on Amazon1970
The Badge and Harry Cole
Buy on Amazon1971
Biscuit-Shooter
Buy on Amazon1971
Hassle and the Medicine Man
Buy on Amazon1972
Outlaw Destiny
Buy on Amazon1972
Rogue Cowboy
Buy on Amazon1972
The Most Dangerous Profession
Buy on Amazon1973
The Hard Time Bunch
Buy on Amazon1973
Lawman's Badge
Buy on Amazon1973
Hard Times For Arnie Smith
Buy on Amazon1974
Concannon
Buy on Amazon1974
Once An Outlaw Dual
Buy on Amazon1981
Day Of The Gun
Buy on Amazon1984
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Colonel's Lady (1952), 2. Six-Gun Boss (As: Clay Randall) (1952), 3. The Desperado (1953), 4. A Noose For The Desperado (1953), 5. Whom Gods Destroy (1953), and 37 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Clifton Adams contains 42 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Clifton Adams. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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