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Standalone Novels Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone Novels 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 Novels series? Start with "It Began With a Lie" (2018) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone Novels reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
It Began With a Lie
2018
This Happened to Jessica
2018
The Evil That Was Done
2019
The Summoning
2020
The Reckoning
2020
The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone
2022
The Girl Who Wasn’t There
2023
The Room at the Top of the Stairs
2023
The Search
2024
What Wasn't Forgotten
2024
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