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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "This River Awakens" (1998) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
This River Awakens
1998
The Devil Delivered
2005
Revolvo
2008
Fishin' with Grandma Matchie
2020
Ruin of Feathers
1992
Stolen Voices/Vacant Rooms
1994
Revolvo and Other Canadian Tales
1997
The Devil Delivered and Other Tales
2012
Best New Horror 19
2008
Imaginarium 2012
2012
Writing Fantasy Heroes
2013
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