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
The Dividend Was Death.
Buy on Amazon1968
The Destruction Committee
Buy on Amazon1971
The Grinding Mill
Buy on Amazon1973
The Stalking Man
Buy on Amazon1979
The Mark of Cain (As: Sean A. Key)
Buy on Amazon1980
Day of Wrath
Buy on Amazon1980
Cain's Chinese Puzzle (As: Sean A. Key)
Buy on Amazon1981
The Twelve Apostles
Buy on Amazon1984
Her Father's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1986
Her Honor
Buy on Amazon1987
In The Presence of Enemies
Buy on Amazon1989
The Heart of Justice
Buy on Amazon1995
The Court
Buy on Amazon1999
No More Dreams
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Dividend Was Death. (1968), 2. The Destruction Committee (1971), 3. The Grinding Mill (1973), 4. The Stalking Man (1979), 5. The Mark of Cain (As: Sean A. Key) (1980), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William J. Coughlin contains 14 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William J. Coughlin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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