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
Mean Town Blues of Crime
Buy on Amazon1991
Dooley's Back
Buy on Amazon2002
Homicide 69
Buy on Amazon2006
Cold Black Earth
Buy on Amazon2015
Running in the Dark
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Mean Town Blues of Crime (1991), 2. Dooley's Back (2002), 3. Homicide 69 (2006), 4. Cold Black Earth (2015), 5. Running in the Dark (2018). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Sam Reaves contains 5 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Sam Reaves. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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