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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 "Shoedog" (1994) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Shoedog
1994
Drama City
2005
The Night Gardener
2006
The Turnaround
2008
The Way Home
2009
The Man Who Came Uptown
2018
The Dead Their Eyes Implore Us
2014
Buster: A Dog
2024
The Martini Shot
2015
Owning Up
2024
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