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
One Police Plaza
Buy on Amazon1984
Suspects
Buy on Amazon1987
Black Sand
Buy on Amazon1988
Exceptional Clearance
Buy on Amazon1991
Cleopatra Gold
Buy on Amazon1993
Pigtown
Buy on Amazon1995
Chains of Command
Buy on Amazon1999
Cop Talk: True Detective Stories from the NYPD
Buy on Amazon1994
Murder For Love
Buy on Amazon1996
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. One Police Plaza (1984), 2. Suspects (1987), 3. Black Sand (1988), 4. Exceptional Clearance (1991), 5. Cleopatra Gold (1993), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William J. Caunitz contains 9 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William J. Caunitz. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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