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
A Darker Place
Buy on Amazon1998
Keeping Watch
Buy on Amazon2003
Califia's Daughters
Buy on Amazon2004
My Thesis Being...
Buy on Amazon2013
Lockdown
Buy on Amazon2017
Back to the Garden
Buy on Amazon2022
Paleta Man
Buy on Amazon1999
Hellbender
Buy on Amazon2011
Mila's Tale
Buy on Amazon2014
Two Kids on a Grift
2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Darker Place (1998), 2. Keeping Watch (2003), 3. Califia's Daughters (2004), 4. My Thesis Being... (2013), 5. Lockdown (2017), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Laurie R. King contains 10 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Laurie R. King. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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