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 Virgin of Small Plains
Buy on Amazon2006
The Scent of Rain and Lightning
Buy on Amazon2010
Afraid All the Time
Buy on Amazon1989
Dust Devil
Buy on Amazon1991
Out of Africa
Buy on Amazon1999
There is No Crime on Easter Island
Buy on Amazon2005
A Nice Old Guy
Buy on Amazon2008
Storm Warnings
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Virgin of Small Plains (2006), 2. The Scent of Rain and Lightning (2010), 3. Afraid All the Time (1989), 4. Dust Devil (1991), 5. Out of Africa (1999), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Nancy Pickard contains 8 books. The series began in 2006 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Nancy Pickard. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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