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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 "Child Zero" (2022) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Child Zero
2022
The Hitter
2010
The Approach
2016
8 Pounds (As: Chris F. Holm)
2010
Dead Letters (As: Chris F. Holm)
2013
8 Pounds
2010
Dead Letters
2013
PULP INK
2011
Feeding Kate
2012
A Rip Through Time
2012
The Lizard's Ardent Uniform
2014
Crimespree Magazine #61
2015
Crimespree Magazine #63
2016
Blood Business
2017
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