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 Master Sniper
Buy on Amazon1980
The Second Saladin
Buy on Amazon1982
The Spanish Gambit / Tapestry of Spies
Buy on Amazon1985
Target
Buy on Amazon1985
The Day Before Midnight
Buy on Amazon1989
Dirty White Boys
Buy on Amazon1994
I, Ripper
Buy on Amazon2015
Basil's War
Buy on Amazon2021
The Gun Man Jackson Swagger
Buy on Amazon2025
Stephen Longacre's Greatest Match
Buy on Amazon2014
Citadel
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Master Sniper (1980), 2. The Second Saladin (1982), 3. The Spanish Gambit / Tapestry of Spies (1985), 4. Target (1985), 5. The Day Before Midnight (1989), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Stephen Hunter contains 11 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Stephen Hunter. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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