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
Bones of Coral
Buy on Amazon1991
Hard Aground
Buy on Amazon1992
Body Language
Buy on Amazon1998
Rough Draft
Buy on Amazon2000
Forests of the Night
Buy on Amazon2004
The Haze
Buy on Amazon2016
Paper Products
Buy on Amazon1990
Over Exposure and Six Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2011
All My Pwoblems
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Bones of Coral (1991), 2. Hard Aground (1992), 3. Body Language (1998), 4. Rough Draft (2000), 5. Forests of the Night (2004), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James W. Hall contains 9 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James W. Hall. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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