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
A Man Of Little Evils
Buy on Amazon1973
Dancer with One Leg
Buy on Amazon1983
Cold Dog Soup
Buy on Amazon1985
A Boat Off the Coast
Buy on Amazon1987
The Two Deaths of Senora Puccini
Buy on Amazon1988
The House on Alexandrine
Buy on Amazon1990
After Shocks/Near Escapes
Buy on Amazon1991
The Wrestler's Cruel Study
Buy on Amazon1993
The Church of Dead Girls
Buy on Amazon1997
Boy in the Water
Buy on Amazon1999
The Burn Palace
Buy on Amazon2013
Is Fat Bob Dead Yet?
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Man Of Little Evils (1973), 2. Dancer with One Leg (1983), 3. Cold Dog Soup (1985), 4. A Boat Off the Coast (1987), 5. The Two Deaths of Senora Puccini (1988), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Stephen Dobyns contains 12 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Stephen Dobyns. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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