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
Northwest of Normal
Buy on Amazon2009
Holding Lies
Buy on Amazon2011
Whiskey When We're Dry
Buy on Amazon2018
The Ancients
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Northwest of Normal (2009), 2. Holding Lies (2011), 3. Whiskey When We're Dry (2018), 4. The Ancients (2024). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Larison contains 4 books. The series began in 2009 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Larison. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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