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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 "Flight into Danger / Runway Zero-Eight" (1958) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Flight into Danger / Runway Zero-Eight
1958
The Final Diagnosis
1959
In High Places
1961
Hotel
1965
Airport
1968
Wheels
1971
The Moneychangers
1975
Overload
1978
Strong Medicine
1984
The Evening News
1990
Detective
1997
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