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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 "Brown's Requiem" (1981) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Brown's Requiem
1981
Clandestine
1982
Killer on the Road / Silent Terror
1986
Widespread Panic
2021
The Enchanters
2023
Dick Contino's Blues and Other Stories
1993
Hollywood Nocturnes
1993
Crime Wave
1999
Destination
2003
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