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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 "Below The Horizon" (1974) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Below The Horizon
1974
Oil Strike
1976
Black Tide
1977
Avalanche
1978
Red Mutiny
1978
Target Risk
1979
Seawaymen
1979
William the Conqueror
1983
Go Deep
1985
The Windship Race
1988
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