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
Metzger's Dog
Buy on Amazon1983
Big Fish
Buy on Amazon1985
Island
Buy on Amazon1988
Death Benefits
Buy on Amazon2001
Pursuit
Buy on Amazon2001
Dead Aim
Buy on Amazon2002
Nightlife
Buy on Amazon2006
Fidelity
Buy on Amazon2008
Strip
Buy on Amazon2010
Forty Thieves
Buy on Amazon2016
The Old Man
Buy on Amazon2017
The Bomb Maker
Buy on Amazon2018
The Burglar
Buy on Amazon2019
A Small Town
Buy on Amazon2020
Murder Book
Buy on Amazon2023
Hero
Buy on Amazon2024
Pro Bono
Buy on Amazon2025
The Book of the Lion
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Metzger's Dog (1983), 2. Big Fish (1985), 3. Island (1988), 4. Death Benefits (2001), 5. Pursuit (2001), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Thomas Perry contains 18 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Thomas Perry. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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