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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 Informant" (1996) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Informant
1996
Found Money
1998
The Abduction
1998
Under Cover Of Darkness
2000
A King's Ransom
2001
Leapholes
2006
Lying With Strangers
2007
Intent To Kill
2008
Money To Burn
2010
Need You Now
2012
Cane and Abe
2015
Cash Landing
2015
Code 6
2023
Operation Northwoods
2006
The Penny Jumper
2016
Watson
2022
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests
2009
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