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 orphan
Buy on Amazon1972
Courage
Buy on Amazon1975
Broken Codes
Buy on Amazon1986
The Taking of the Waters
Buy on Amazon1994
Mystery: Crime & Punishment: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The orphan (1972), 2. Courage (1975), 3. Broken Codes (1986), 4. The Taking of the Waters (1994), 5. Mystery: Crime & Punishment: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (2009). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Shannon contains 5 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Shannon. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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