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
Waylaid
Buy on Amazon2001
David Tung Can't Have a Girlfriend Unless He Gets Into an Ivy League College
Buy on Amazon2020
Charlie Chan Is Dead 2: At Home in the World
Buy on Amazon2004
The Usual Santas
Buy on Amazon2016
Brutal & Strange
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Waylaid (2001), 2. David Tung Can't Have a Girlfriend Unless He Gets Into an Ivy League College (2020), 3. Charlie Chan Is Dead 2: At Home in the World (2004), 4. The Usual Santas (2016), 5. Brutal & Strange (2023). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ed Lin contains 5 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ed Lin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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