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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 "The Pass" (1944) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Pass
1944
Lona Hanson
1948
A Bargain with God
1953
Trust in Chariots
1961
The Power of the Dog
1967
The Liar
1970
Daddy's Girl
1970
A Strange God
1974
Midnight Line
1976
I Heard My Sister Speak My Name / The Sheep Queen
1977
Her Side of It
1981
For Mary, with Love
1983
The Corner of Rife and Pacific
1988
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