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
To Stand Beneath the Sun
Buy on Amazon1986
Shadowshow
Buy on Amazon1988
Children of the Knife
Buy on Amazon1990
Ark Liberty (With: Will Bradley)
Buy on Amazon1992
When Mack Came Back
Buy on Amazon2000
The Ghost Finds a Body (With: Thomas E. Fuller)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Mystery of the Rescued Rubies
Buy on Amazon2004
Kong: King of Skull Island
Buy on Amazon2005
Merian C Cooper's King Kong (With: Joe DeVito)
Buy on Amazon2005
The Dancer in the Dark (With: Thomas E. Fuller)
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. To Stand Beneath the Sun (1986), 2. Shadowshow (1988), 3. Children of the Knife (1990), 4. Ark Liberty (With: Will Bradley) (1992), 5. When Mack Came Back (2000), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Brad Strickland contains 10 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Brad Strickland. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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