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
Shoedog
Buy on Amazon1994
Drama City
Buy on Amazon2005
The Night Gardener
Buy on Amazon2006
The Turnaround
Buy on Amazon2008
The Way Home
Buy on Amazon2009
The Man Who Came Uptown
Buy on Amazon2018
The Dead Their Eyes Implore Us
Buy on Amazon2014
Buster: A Dog
Buy on Amazon2024
The Martini Shot
Buy on Amazon2015
Owning Up
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Shoedog (1994), 2. Drama City (2005), 3. The Night Gardener (2006), 4. The Turnaround (2008), 5. The Way Home (2009), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by George P. Pelecanos contains 10 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by George P. Pelecanos. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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