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
Death Hits the Jackpot (As: John Tiger)
Buy on Amazon1954
Operation Intrigue (As: Walter Hermann)
Buy on Amazon1956
Sledgehammer
Buy on Amazon1971
Swap
Buy on Amazon1972
Twilight's Last Gleaming / Viper Three
Buy on Amazon1972
Time of Reckoning
Buy on Amazon1977
Telefon
Buy on Amazon1977
Warhead
Buy on Amazon1978
Designated Hitter
Buy on Amazon1982
Otto's Boy
Buy on Amazon1985
The Assassin
Buy on Amazon1985
Raw Deal
Buy on Amazon1986
The Spirit Team
Buy on Amazon1996
Tunnel
Buy on Amazon2000
Kelly's People
Buy on Amazon2002
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Death Hits the Jackpot (As: John Tiger) (1954), 2. Operation Intrigue (As: Walter Hermann) (1956), 3. Sledgehammer (1971), 4. Swap (1972), 5. Twilight's Last Gleaming / Viper Three (1972), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Walter Wager contains 15 books. The series began in 1954 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Walter Wager. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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