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 Quest
Buy on Amazon1975
By the Rivers of Babylon
Buy on Amazon1978
Mayday (With: Thomas Block)
Buy on Amazon1979
Cathedral
Buy on Amazon1981
The Talbot Odyssey
Buy on Amazon1984
Word of Honor
Buy on Amazon1985
The Charm School
Buy on Amazon1988
Spencerville
Buy on Amazon1994
The Cuban Affair
Buy on Amazon2017
Death Benefits
Buy on Amazon2012
Rendezvous
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Quest (1975), 2. By the Rivers of Babylon (1978), 3. Mayday (With: Thomas Block) (1979), 4. Cathedral (1981), 5. The Talbot Odyssey (1984), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Nelson DeMille contains 11 books. The series began in 1975 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Nelson DeMille. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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