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
The Outside Man
Buy on Amazon1981
Escape the Night
Buy on Amazon1983
The Final Judgment / Caroline Masters
Buy on Amazon1995
Dark Lady
Buy on Amazon1999
Exile
Buy on Amazon2007
The Race
Buy on Amazon2007
The Spire
Buy on Amazon2009
Eclipse
Buy on Amazon2009
In The Name of Honor
Buy on Amazon2010
The Devil's Light
Buy on Amazon2011
Trial
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Outside Man (1981), 2. Escape the Night (1983), 3. The Final Judgment / Caroline Masters (1995), 4. Dark Lady (1999), 5. Exile (2007), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard North Patterson contains 11 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard North Patterson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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