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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 "The XYZ Mysteries" (2016) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The XYZ Mysteries
2016
The 5
2017
Swamp Girl
2018
London, Falling
2020
Persephone's Mare
2022
Book 1: The News in Small Towns
2013
Book 2: Madness in Small Towns
2013
Book 3: Secrets in Small Towns
2014
Book 4: Mysteries in Small Towns
2015
Book 1: Tank Baby
2019
Book 2: Ghost in the Piano
2019
Book 3: Horses Wild
2019
Book 4: Desert Girl
2020
Book 5: Billy’s Legacy
2024
Book 6: Stormy Weather
2023
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