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
Ride South to Purgatory
Buy on Amazon1999
The Tobermory Manuscript
Buy on Amazon2000
Ride West to Dawn
Buy on Amazon2001
A Title To Murder
Buy on Amazon2004
Murder in the Blue Mist
Buy on Amazon2010
Don't Shoot the Gentile
Buy on Amazon2011
The Contractor
Buy on Amazon2017
Once Upon a Time
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ride South to Purgatory (1999), 2. The Tobermory Manuscript (2000), 3. Ride West to Dawn (2001), 4. A Title To Murder (2004), 5. Murder in the Blue Mist (2010), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James C. Work contains 8 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James C. Work. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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