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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 "Croaked!" (2007) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Croaked!
2007
Blues in The Night
2012
The Body in the Back Seat
2021
Lucky Dog, And Other Tales Of Murder
2000
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