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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 "The Red Eagle" (1930) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Red Eagle
1930
Liberty or death
1936
The Wrath and The Wind
1949
The Forgotten Door
1965
Mystery of the Sassafras Chair
1967
The Golden Enemy
1969
The Incredible Tide
1970
Flight to the Lonesome Place
1971
The Strange White Doves
1972
The Preposterous Adventures of Swimmer
1973
The Magic Meadow
1975
Jagger, the Dog from Elsewhere
1976
The Sword of Aradel
1977
The Case of the Vanishing Boy
1979
The Children's Hour: Leaders and Heroes
1954
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