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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 "Undertow" (1993) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Undertow
1993
Mariana
1994
The Gemini Game
1994
The Splendour Falls
1995
The Shadowy Horses
1997
Named of the Dragon
1998
Season of Storms
2001
Every Secret Thing
2006
The Rose Garden
2011
A Desperate Fortune
2015
Bellewether
2018
The King's Messenger
2025
Pulp Literature Issue 4 Autumn 2014
2014
The Deadly Hours
2020
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