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
Never Look Back
Buy on Amazon1985
Blood of the Albatross
Buy on Amazon1986
The Seizing of Yankee Green Mall / Hidden Charges
Buy on Amazon1988
Probable Cause
Buy on Amazon1990
Hard Fall
Buy on Amazon1991
Chain of Evidence
Buy on Amazon1995
Parallel Lies
Buy on Amazon2001
Cut and Run
Buy on Amazon2005
Science Fair (With: Dave Barry)
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Never Look Back (1985), 2. Blood of the Albatross (1986), 3. The Seizing of Yankee Green Mall / Hidden Charges (1988), 4. Probable Cause (1990), 5. Hard Fall (1991), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ridley Pearson contains 9 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ridley Pearson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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