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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 "Half of Paradise" (1965) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Half of Paradise
1965
To the Bright and Shining Sun
1970
Two for Texas
1982
The Lost Get-Back Boogie
1986
White Doves at Morning
2002
Flags on the Bayou
2023
Texas City, 1947
1992
The Convict and the Other Stories
1985
Jesus Out to Sea
2007
Harbor Lights
2024
Louisiana Stories
1990
The Best American Mystery Stories 2006
2006
The Best American Mystery Stories 2008
2008
Delta Blues
2009
The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
2009
Books to Die For
2012
The Best American Mystery Stories 2014
2014
The Best American Mystery Stories 2018
2018
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