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
Sharky's Machine
Buy on Amazon1974
Chameleon
Buy on Amazon1981
Hooligans
Buy on Amazon1984
Thai Horse
Buy on Amazon1987
The Hunt / 27
Buy on Amazon1990
Eureka
Buy on Amazon2002
Seven Ways to Die
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Sharky's Machine (1974), 2. Chameleon (1981), 3. Hooligans (1984), 4. Thai Horse (1987), 5. The Hunt / 27 (1990), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Diehl contains 7 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Diehl. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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