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
Needles
Buy on Amazon1979
High Crimes
Buy on Amazon1981
Mecca
Buy on Amazon1983
The Dance of Shiva
Buy on Amazon1984
Mindfield
Buy on Amazon1989
Platinum Blues
Buy on Amazon1989
Kill All The Lawyers
Buy on Amazon1991
Street Legal
Buy on Amazon1995
Slander
Buy on Amazon1999
The Laughing Falcon
Buy on Amazon2001
Mind Games
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Needles (1979), 2. High Crimes (1981), 3. Mecca (1983), 4. The Dance of Shiva (1984), 5. Mindfield (1989), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Deverell contains 11 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Deverell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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