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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 "Madonna Red" (1976) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Madonna Red
1976
Mortal Friends
1978
Fault Lines
1980
Family Trade
1982
The Prince of Peace
1984
Supply of Heroes
1986
Firebird
1989
Memorial Bridge
1991
The City Below
1994
Secret Father
2003
Warburg in Rome
2014
The Cloister
2018
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