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 Flood
Buy on Amazon1986
Watchman
Buy on Amazon1988
Westwind
Buy on Amazon1991
Doors Open
Buy on Amazon2008
A Deep Hole
Buy on Amazon1994
A Cool Head
Buy on Amazon2009
Meet and Greet
Buy on Amazon2016
Deathwatch Journal
2017
The Rise
Buy on Amazon2023
Dark Road
Buy on Amazon2014
Beggars Banquet
Buy on Amazon2002
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Flood (1986), 2. Watchman (1988), 3. Westwind (1991), 4. Doors Open (2008), 5. A Deep Hole (1994), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ian Rankin contains 11 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ian Rankin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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