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
The Censor
Buy on Amazon1972
Every Night's a Bullfight
Buy on Amazon1973
The Director
Buy on Amazon1973
To Run a Little Faster
Buy on Amazon1976
The Werewolf Trace
Buy on Amazon1977
The Dancing Dodo
Buy on Amazon1979
Golgotha
Buy on Amazon1980
The Last Trump
Buy on Amazon1980
Flamingo
Buy on Amazon1983
Blood of the Fathers
Buy on Amazon1992
Day of Absolution
Buy on Amazon2001
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Censor (1972), 2. Every Night's a Bullfight (1973), 3. The Director (1973), 4. To Run a Little Faster (1976), 5. The Werewolf Trace (1977), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Gardner contains 11 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Gardner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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