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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 "The Matrix" (1981) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Matrix
1981
Winter Plain
1982
A Cactus Garden
1983
Mosaic
1986
Mason Codex / Unlawful Entry
1988
The Tinderbox
2006
From Fire And Flood
2007
Fathers and Sins
2008
Death in High Places
2011
Spy for Hire
2018
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