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
The Great Pebble Affair
Buy on Amazon1976
Catch the Wind
Buy on Amazon1980
Steeltown
Buy on Amazon1988
White Flame
Buy on Amazon1990
River of Darkness / The Nature of the Game
Buy on Amazon1991
Thunder
Buy on Amazon1994
City of Shadows (As: James Dalton)
Buy on Amazon2000
Mad Dogs
Buy on Amazon2006
This Train
Buy on Amazon2022
The Smoke in Our Eyes
Buy on Amazon2024
American Sky
Buy on Amazon2025
This Given Sky
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Great Pebble Affair (1976), 2. Catch the Wind (1980), 3. Steeltown (1988), 4. White Flame (1990), 5. River of Darkness / The Nature of the Game (1991), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Grady contains 12 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Grady. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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