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 New Centurions
Buy on Amazon1970
The Blue Knight
Buy on Amazon1972
The Choirboys
Buy on Amazon1976
The Black Marble
Buy on Amazon1977
The Glitter Dome
Buy on Amazon1981
The Delta Star
Buy on Amazon1983
The Secrets of Harry Bright
Buy on Amazon1985
The Golden Orange
Buy on Amazon1990
Fugitive Nights
Buy on Amazon1992
Finnegan's Week
Buy on Amazon1993
Floaters
Buy on Amazon1996
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The New Centurions (1970), 2. The Blue Knight (1972), 3. The Choirboys (1976), 4. The Black Marble (1977), 5. The Glitter Dome (1981), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Joseph Wambaugh contains 11 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Joseph Wambaugh. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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