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
Steal Away
Buy on Amazon1987
The Stencil Man
Buy on Amazon1988
The Bamboo Flute
Buy on Amazon1992
Ratface
Buy on Amazon1993
Switch Cat
Buy on Amazon1995
Blame The Wind
Buy on Amazon1995
The Sunken Road
Buy on Amazon1996
Walk Twenty, Run Twenty
Buy on Amazon1996
Ermyntrude Takes Charge
Buy on Amazon1996
The Apostle Bird
Buy on Amazon1997
The Divine Wind
Buy on Amazon1998
From Your Friend, Louis Deane.
Buy on Amazon2000
Past The Headlands
Buy on Amazon2001
Moondyne Kate
Buy on Amazon2001
Maddie Finn
Buy on Amazon2002
Two-way Cut
Buy on Amazon2004
Eva's Angel
Buy on Amazon2004
Play Abandoned
Buy on Amazon2011
Good One, Erm
Buy on Amazon2013
2017
Under the Cold Bright Lights
Buy on Amazon2017
The Way It Is Now
Buy on Amazon2021
Sanctuary
Buy on Amazon2024
Approaches
Buy on Amazon1981
The Difference To Me
Buy on Amazon1988
The Flamingo Gate
Buy on Amazon1991
Restless: Stories of Flight and Fear
Buy on Amazon1995
Straight, Bent And Barbara Vine
Buy on Amazon1997
Personal Best
Buy on Amazon1990
Personal Best 2
Buy on Amazon1991
Below the Waterline
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Steal Away (1987), 2. The Stencil Man (1988), 3. The Bamboo Flute (1992), 4. Ratface (1993), 5. Switch Cat (1995), and 26 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Garry Disher contains 31 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Garry Disher. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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