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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 "A Killing in the Real World" (1988) and follow publication order through all 23 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Killing in the Real World
1988
Hangman
1991
Past the Bleachers
1992
Water Witches
1995
Midwives
1997
The Law of Similars
1998
Trans-Sister Radio
2000
The Buffalo Soldier
2002
Before You Know Kindness
2004
The Double Bind
2007
Skeletons at the Feast
2008
Secrets of Eden
2010
The Night Strangers
2011
The Sandcastle Girls
2012
The Light in the Ruins
2013
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands
2014
The Guest Room
2016
The Flight Attendant
2018
The Red Lotus
2020
Hour of the Witch
2021
The Lioness
2022
The Princess of Las Vegas
2024
The Jackal's Mistress
2025
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