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
Jaws
Buy on Amazon1974
The Deep
Buy on Amazon1976
The Island
Buy on Amazon1979
The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
Buy on Amazon1982
Q clearance
Buy on Amazon1986
Rummies / Lush
Buy on Amazon1989
Beast
Buy on Amazon1991
White Shark / Peter Benchley's Creature
Buy on Amazon1994
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Jaws (1974), 2. The Deep (1976), 3. The Island (1979), 4. The Girl of the Sea of Cortez (1982), 5. Q clearance (1986), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Peter Benchley contains 8 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Peter Benchley. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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