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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The 13th" (2009) and follow publication order through all 19 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The 13th
2009
Siren
2010
The Pumpkin Man
2011
Violet Eyes
2013
The Family Tree
2014
Five Deaths for Seven Songbirds
2022
The Bloodstained Doll
2024
Letting Go
2007
Failure
2008
Violet Lagoon
2013
Fish Bait
2013
Eardrum Buzz
2014
Cage of Bones & Other Deadly Obsessions
2000
Vigilantes of Love
2003
Needles & Sins
2007
Creeptych
2010
Christmas Tales
2010
Sacrificing Virgins
2015
All Triggers, No Warnings
2025
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