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
Hero at Large
Buy on Amazon1987
Thanksgiving
Buy on Amazon1988
The Grand Finale
Buy on Amazon1988
Manhunt
Buy on Amazon1988
Foul Play
Buy on Amazon1989
Love Overboard / Ivan Takes a Wife
Buy on Amazon1989
Naughty Neighbor
Buy on Amazon1992
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hero at Large (1987), 2. Thanksgiving (1988), 3. The Grand Finale (1988), 4. Manhunt (1988), 5. Foul Play (1989), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Janet Evanovich contains 7 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Janet Evanovich. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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