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
Metrophage
Buy on Amazon1988
Kamikaze L'Amour
Buy on Amazon1995
Butcher Bird
Buy on Amazon2005
Dead Set
Buy on Amazon2013
The Grand Dark
Buy on Amazon2019
Black Neurology
Buy on Amazon2003
Suspect Zero
Buy on Amazon2013
A Cautionary Tale
Buy on Amazon2016
Bad Blood
Buy on Amazon2016
Concrete Bouquet
Buy on Amazon2016
Across the Dark Water
Buy on Amazon2021
The Secrets of Insects (With: Christopher Shy)
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Metrophage (1988), 2. Kamikaze L'Amour (1995), 3. Butcher Bird (2005), 4. Dead Set (2013), 5. The Grand Dark (2019), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard Kadrey contains 12 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard Kadrey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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