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
Brown's Requiem
Buy on Amazon1981
Clandestine
Buy on Amazon1982
Killer on the Road / Silent Terror
Buy on Amazon1986
Widespread Panic
Buy on Amazon2021
The Enchanters
Buy on Amazon2023
Dick Contino's Blues and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1993
Hollywood Nocturnes
Buy on Amazon1993
Crime Wave
Buy on Amazon1999
Destination
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Brown's Requiem (1981), 2. Clandestine (1982), 3. Killer on the Road / Silent Terror (1986), 4. Widespread Panic (2021), 5. The Enchanters (2023), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Ellroy contains 9 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Ellroy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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