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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 "The Day of the Jackal" (1971) and follow publication order through all 22 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Day of the Jackal
1971
The Dogs of War
1974
The Devil's Alternative
1979
The Fourth Protocol
1984
The Negotiator
1989
The Deceiver
1991
The Fist of God
1994
Icon
1996
The Phantom of Manhattan
1996
Avenger
2003
The Afghan
2006
The Cobra
2010
The Kill List
2013
The Fox
2018
The Shepherd
1975
The Emperor
1982
The Citizen
2000
Whispering Wind
2000
The Miracle
2000
The Art of the Matter
2001
No Comebacks
1982
The Veteran and Other Stories
2020
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