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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 "Return to Ternberry" (2006) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Return to Ternberry
2006
The Chester County Boys
2006
The Women of Magnolia
2007
Bent Creek
2010
Circle of Prey
2010
Silent Voices
2011
Portrait in Gold
2015
Red Alligator Boots
2017
The Dead Years
2017
Welcome to Wapokenetta: Home of the Squatting Woman
2014
“Yard Sale” is Marlene’s debut novel, which was released in the year 2003.
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