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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 "Eavesdropper" (1986) and follow publication order through all 25 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Eavesdropper
1986
Riding high
1987
Declared Dead
1988
Blood Stock
1989
Stone Cold
1990
Stud Poker
1992
Rough Ride
1993
Outsider
1994
Break Neck
1995
Dead Ringer
1995
False Start
1996
High Flyer
1998
Safe Bet
1998
Tip Off
2000
Lifeline
2000
Dead Weight
2002
Inside Track
2003
Stalking Horse
2003
Back Hander
2004
Cover Up
2006
Free Fall
2006
Dark Horse
2007
Final Breath
2008
Deadly Finish
2009
Storm Rider
2010
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