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
Magic City
Buy on Amazon1997
Douglass' Women
Buy on Amazon2002
Towers Falling
Buy on Amazon2016
Ghost Boys
Buy on Amazon2018
Black Brother, Black Brother
Buy on Amazon2020
Paradise on Fire
Buy on Amazon2021
Treasure Island: Runaway Gold
Buy on Amazon2023
Will's Race for Home
Buy on Amazon2025
Long Distances
Buy on Amazon2021
Porch Stories
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Magic City (1997), 2. Douglass' Women (2002), 3. Towers Falling (2016), 4. Ghost Boys (2018), 5. Black Brother, Black Brother (2020), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jewell Parker Rhodes contains 10 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jewell Parker Rhodes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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