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
Tramp in Armour
Buy on Amazon1969
The Heights of Zervos
Buy on Amazon1970
The Palermo Ambush
Buy on Amazon1972
Target Five
Buy on Amazon1973
Year of the Golden Ape
Buy on Amazon1974
The Stone Leopard
Buy on Amazon1975
Avalanche Express
Buy on Amazon1977
The Stockholm Syndicate
Buy on Amazon1981
The Leader and the Damned
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Tramp in Armour (1969), 2. The Heights of Zervos (1970), 3. The Palermo Ambush (1972), 4. Target Five (1973), 5. Year of the Golden Ape (1974), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Colin Forbes contains 9 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Colin Forbes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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