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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 "Mean Town Blues of Crime" (1991) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Mean Town Blues of Crime
1991
Dooley's Back
2002
Homicide 69
2006
Cold Black Earth
2015
Running in the Dark
2018
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