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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 "One Hot Summer" (2002) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
One Hot Summer
2002
Luck of the Draw
2003
Magnolia
2021
Mystery Street
2001
Florida Heat Wave
2010
Silent Night, Deadly Night
2016
Edgar & Shamus Go Golden
2022
Shamus and Anthony Commit Capers
2024
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