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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 "Eden Close" (1989) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Eden Close
1989
Strange Fits of Passion
1991
Where or When
1993
Resistance
1995
The Weight of Water
1997
The Last Time They Met
2001
All He Ever Wanted
2003
Light on Snow
2004
A Wedding in December
2005
Testimony
2008
A Change in Altitude
2009
Rescue
2010
Stella Bain / The Lives of Stella Bain
2013
The Stars Are Fire
2017
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