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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 "Ask a Dead Man" (2005) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Ask a Dead Man
2005
Where the Lies Begin
2006
In the Key of Death
2007
The Traitor in Us All
2010
A Rhumba in Waltz Time
2011
Phony Tinsel
2013
Finders, Keepers, Losers, Weepers
2014
The Evil Deeds We Do
2015
Tap Dance: A Tall Tale of the Wild West
2019
Weeds
2010
Reserved for a Friend
2010
The Girl in the Golden Gown
2011
The Ending We Deserve
2011
Suitable For Framing
2012
The Dead Detective
2015
Rosalie Marx is Missing
2017
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