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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 "Fires Within" (1984) and follow publication order through all 19 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Fires Within
1984
Ariel's Desire
1987
The Right Combination
1988
Suitable For Framing
1990
Second Shadow (With: David Thurlo)
1990
Black Mesa
1990
Strangers Who Linger
1991
Night Wind
1991
Breach of Faith
1992
Shadow of the Wolf
1993
Spirit Warrior
1993
Bearing Gifts
1994
Timewalker
1994
Fatal Charm
1995
Cisco's Woman
1996
Christmas Witness
2000
Black Raven's Pride
2001
The Spirit Line (With: David Thurlo)
2004
Homespun Christmas
2013
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