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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Fallen Dragon" (2001) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Fallen Dragon
2001
Great North Road
2012
Light Chaser (With: Gareth L. Powell)
2021
Watching Trees Grow
2000
Footvote
2004
If at First...
2007
The Demon Trap
2008
A Window Into Time
2016
Manhattan in Reverse
2011
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