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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 "Stainless Steal Hearts" (1994) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Stainless Steal Hearts
1994
Fated Genes
1996
Lethal Mercy
1997
The Stain
1997
The Chairman
1999
Serenity
2002
Salty Like Blood
2009
The Six-Liter Club
2010
A Heartbeat Away
2012
An Open Heart
2013
Lip Reading
2014
One Drop of Me
2015
Between the Gods and Men
2016
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