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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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