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
Shane
Buy on Amazon1949
The Canyon
Buy on Amazon1953
The Pioneers
Buy on Amazon1954
First Blood
Buy on Amazon1954
Company of Cowards
Buy on Amazon1957
Out West
Buy on Amazon1959
Old Ramon
Buy on Amazon1960
Monte Walsh
Buy on Amazon1963
Adolphe Francis Alphonse Bandelier.
Buy on Amazon1966
Mavericks
Buy on Amazon1974
Stubby Pringle's Christmas
Buy on Amazon1964
The Big Range
Buy on Amazon1953
First Blood and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1954
The Kean Land
Buy on Amazon1960
Tales from the West
Buy on Amazon1961
The Plainsmen
Buy on Amazon1963
The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer
Buy on Amazon1966
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Shane (1949), 2. The Canyon (1953), 3. The Pioneers (1954), 4. First Blood (1954), 5. Company of Cowards (1957), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jack Schaefer contains 17 books. The series began in 1949 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jack Schaefer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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