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
In the Heat of the Summer
Buy on Amazon1982
The Traveler
Buy on Amazon1987
Day of Reckoning
Buy on Amazon1989
Just Cause
Buy on Amazon1992
The Shadow Man
Buy on Amazon1995
State of Mind
Buy on Amazon1997
Hart's War
Buy on Amazon1999
The Analyst
Buy on Amazon2002
The Madman's Tale
Buy on Amazon2004
The Wrong Man
Buy on Amazon2006
Red 1-2-3
Buy on Amazon2012
What Comes Next
Buy on Amazon2012
The Dead Student
Buy on Amazon2015
Jack’s Boys
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. In the Heat of the Summer (1982), 2. The Traveler (1987), 3. Day of Reckoning (1989), 4. Just Cause (1992), 5. The Shadow Man (1995), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Katzenbach contains 14 books. The series began in 1982 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Katzenbach. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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