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
On Desperate Ground / Desperate Ground
Buy on Amazon2000
Souvenir
Buy on Amazon2012
Shard
Buy on Amazon2021
Freegift
Buy on Amazon2022
The Refusal Camp
Buy on Amazon2023
The Usual Santas
Buy on Amazon2016
Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, September-October 2021
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. On Desperate Ground / Desperate Ground (2000), 2. Souvenir (2012), 3. Shard (2021), 4. Freegift (2022), 5. The Refusal Camp (2023), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James R. Benn contains 7 books. The series began in 2000 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James R. Benn. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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