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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 Valkyrie Project" (1981) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Valkyrie Project
1981
Northern Exposure
1983
Blood of the Czars
1984
By Order of the President
1986
Dance on a Sinking Ship
1988
Looker
1991
The Last Virginia Gentleman
1992
The Big Score
1994
Major Washington
1998
Deepkill
2005
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