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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 "Avenging Angel" (1975) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Avenging Angel
1975
Endgame
1975
Angel Alone
1975
Frame
1979
Blind
1981
In a True Light
2001
Nick's Blues
2008
Trouble In Mind
2007
Fedora
2013
Dead Dames Don't Sing
2016
Ghosts of a Chance
1992
Bluer Than This
1998
Minor Key
2009
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