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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 "The Girl with a Clock for a Heart" (2014) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Girl with a Clock for a Heart
2014
Her Every Fear
2017
All the Beautiful Lies
2018
Before She Knew Him
2019
Eight Perfect Murders / Rules for Perfect Murders
2020
Every Vow You Break
2021
Nine Lives
2022
Kill Your Darlings
2025
The Christmas Guest
2023
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