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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 "The Dark Shore" (1965) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Dark Shore
1965
Waiting Sands
1966
Call in the Night
1967
The Devil on Lammas Night
1970
Penmarric
1971
April's Grave
1973
Cashelmara
1974
The Shrouded Walls
1974
The Wheel of Fortune
1984
In Conversation
2001
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