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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The New Centurions" (1970) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The New Centurions
1970
The Blue Knight
1972
The Choirboys
1976
The Black Marble
1977
The Glitter Dome
1981
The Delta Star
1983
The Secrets of Harry Bright
1985
The Golden Orange
1990
Fugitive Nights
1992
Finnegan's Week
1993
Floaters
1996
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