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
Deadbolt
Buy on Amazon1985
Tripwire
Buy on Amazon1987
Predator's Waltz
Buy on Amazon1989
Rules Of Evidence
Buy on Amazon1992
Local Rules
Buy on Amazon1995
Defiance County
Buy on Amazon1996
Executive Privilege
Buy on Amazon2001
Milagro Lane
Buy on Amazon2009
The Jetty
Buy on Amazon2012
Shadow Knight's Mate
Buy on Amazon2014
Thanksgiving Eve
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Deadbolt (1985), 2. Tripwire (1987), 3. Predator's Waltz (1989), 4. Rules Of Evidence (1992), 5. Local Rules (1995), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jay Brandon contains 11 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jay Brandon. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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