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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 "Deadbolt" (1985) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Deadbolt
1985
Tripwire
1987
Predator's Waltz
1989
Rules Of Evidence
1992
Local Rules
1995
Defiance County
1996
Executive Privilege
2001
Milagro Lane
2009
The Jetty
2012
Shadow Knight's Mate
2014
Thanksgiving Eve
2016
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