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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 "Big Maria" (2012) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Big Maria
2012
Floodgate
2016
The Upper Hand
2018
The Southland
2020
The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle
2013
Feliz Navidead
2015
Gary’s Got a Boner
2016
Feeding Kate
2012
Blood & Tacos #1
2012
Blood & Tacos #3
2012
Protectors: Stories to Benefit PROTECT
2012
Blood & Tacos #2
2012
Blood & Tacos: The Beginning
2013
Cruel Yule
2015
Shotgun Honey Presents Volume 4: RECOIL
2020
Lockdown
2020
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