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 Mind Palace
Buy on Amazon1985
Blood Heat
Buy on Amazon1988
Hidden Passions
Buy on Amazon1991
Active Measures (As: Alexander Court)
Buy on Amazon2001
My Beloved Talleyrand: The Life of a Scoundrel by His Last Mistress
Buy on Amazon2005
Terror Counter Terror
Buy on Amazon2007
State of Emergency
Buy on Amazon2010
Active Pursuit
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Mind Palace (1985), 2. Blood Heat (1988), 3. Hidden Passions (1991), 4. Active Measures (As: Alexander Court) (2001), 5. My Beloved Talleyrand: The Life of a Scoundrel by His Last Mistress (2005), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Steve Pieczenik contains 8 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Steve Pieczenik. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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