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 Up and Comer
Buy on Amazon2001
The Promise of a Lie
Buy on Amazon2004
You've Been Warned (With: James Patterson)
Buy on Amazon2007
Sail (With: James Patterson)
Buy on Amazon2008
Don't Blink (With: James Patterson)
Buy on Amazon2010
Truth or Die (With: James Patterson)
Buy on Amazon2015
The Picasso Heist (With: James Patterson)
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Up and Comer (2001), 2. The Promise of a Lie (2004), 3. You've Been Warned (With: James Patterson) (2007), 4. Sail (With: James Patterson) (2008), 5. Don't Blink (With: James Patterson) (2010), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Howard Roughan contains 7 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Howard Roughan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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