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 Grove
Buy on Amazon2009
The Cold Kiss
Buy on Amazon2010
Already Gone
Buy on Amazon2011
Out of the Black
Buy on Amazon2013
Ruthless
Buy on Amazon2015
The Ridge
Buy on Amazon2017
Broken
Buy on Amazon2020
Lost Things
Buy on Amazon2012
Horror Library, Volume 1
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Grove (2009), 2. The Cold Kiss (2010), 3. Already Gone (2011), 4. Out of the Black (2013), 5. Ruthless (2015), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Rector contains 9 books. The series began in 2009 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Rector. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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