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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 "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" (1976) and follow publication order through all 22 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less
1976
First Among Equals
1983
A Matter of Honor
1985
As the Crow Flies
1990
Honor Among Thieves
1993
The Fourth Estate
1996
The Eleventh Commandment
1998
The Accused
2000
Sons of Fortune
2002
False Impression
2005
A Prisoner of Birth
2008
Paths of Glory
2009
Heads You Win
2019
Old Love
1990
The Grass is Always Greener
2000
Cheap at Half the Price
2011
Never Stop on the Motorway
2011
In the Eye of the Beholder
2011
The Senior Vice President
2017
It Can't be October Already
2017
A Wasted Hour
2017
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
1987
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