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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 "Above Suspicion" (1939) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Above Suspicion
1939
Assignment in Brittany
1942
The Unconquerable / While Still We Live
1944
Horizon
1945
Friends and Lovers
1947
Rest and Be Thankful
1949
Neither Five Nor Three
1951
I and My True Love
1953
Pray for a Brave Heart
1955
North from Rome
1958
Decision at Delphi
1960
The Venetian Affair
1963
The Double Image
1966
The Salzburg Connection
1968
Message from Malaga
1971
The Snare of the Hunter
1974
Agent in Place
1976
Ride a Pale Horse
1984
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