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
Down Payment On Death
Buy on Amazon1972
Bad Boyes (With: Duncan Eldridge)
Buy on Amazon1987
King Street Junior
Buy on Amazon1988
Bad Boyes and the Gangsters
Buy on Amazon1988
Monsterman (With: Duncan Eldridge)
Buy on Amazon1988
Uncle Jack and Operation Green
Buy on Amazon1990
The Double Life of E.W.Potts, Schoolboy
Buy on Amazon1991
Time Riders
Buy on Amazon1991
Uncle Jack and the Loch Ness Monster
Buy on Amazon1991
The Legend of the Lost Keys
Buy on Amazon1998
Desert Duel
Buy on Amazon2004
Dunkirk Escape
Buy on Amazon2009
Sink the Tirpitz
Buy on Amazon2010
Bomb!
Buy on Amazon2011
Blood on the Wall
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Down Payment On Death (1972), 2. Bad Boyes (With: Duncan Eldridge) (1987), 3. King Street Junior (1988), 4. Bad Boyes and the Gangsters (1988), 5. Monsterman (With: Duncan Eldridge) (1988), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jim Eldridge contains 15 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jim Eldridge. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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