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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 "Six Inch Spikes" (2001) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Six Inch Spikes
2001
Teeth
2001
Martyrs
2001
Scream Queen
2003
Blood Road
2004
Rat Food (With: David Nickle)
1997
The Rug
1998
Death Drives a Semi
1998
Virtual Girls: The Erotic Gems of Evan Hollander
1995
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