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
Final Diagnosis
Buy on Amazon2001
Plague
Buy on Amazon2002
Embolus
Buy on Amazon2006
Code 15
Buy on Amazon2009
Prognosis Critical
Buy on Amazon2022
In 2015, Birken launched the Madison Shaw and Jack Wyatt Medical Mystery series with Error in Diagnosis, introducing readers to a compelling investigative duo. He expanded the series with Malice By Design
2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Final Diagnosis (2001), 2. Plague (2002), 3. Embolus (2006), 4. Code 15 (2009), 5. Prognosis Critical (2022), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gary Birken contains 6 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gary Birken. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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