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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Behind Closed Doors" (2016) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Behind Closed Doors
2016
The Breakdown
2017
Bring Me Back
2018
The Understudy (With: Sophie Hannah,Clare Mackintosh,Holly Brown)
2019
The Dilemma
2020
The Therapist
2021
The Prisoner
2022
The Guest
2024
When I Kill You
2026
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