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
Half of Paradise
Buy on Amazon1965
To the Bright and Shining Sun
Buy on Amazon1970
Two for Texas
Buy on Amazon1982
The Lost Get-Back Boogie
Buy on Amazon1986
White Doves at Morning
Buy on Amazon2002
Flags on the Bayou
Buy on Amazon2023
Texas City, 1947
Buy on Amazon1992
The Convict and the Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1985
Jesus Out to Sea
Buy on Amazon2007
Harbor Lights
Buy on Amazon2024
Louisiana Stories
Buy on Amazon1990
The Best American Mystery Stories 2006
Buy on Amazon2006
The Best American Mystery Stories 2008
Buy on Amazon2008
Delta Blues
Buy on Amazon2009
The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
Buy on Amazon2009
Books to Die For
Buy on Amazon2012
The Best American Mystery Stories 2014
Buy on Amazon2014
The Best American Mystery Stories 2018
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Half of Paradise (1965), 2. To the Bright and Shining Sun (1970), 3. Two for Texas (1982), 4. The Lost Get-Back Boogie (1986), 5. White Doves at Morning (2002), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Lee Burke contains 18 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Lee Burke. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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