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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 Calling" (2011) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Calling
2011
The Dishonored Dead
2011
The Serial Killer's Wife
2011
Walk The Sky (With: David B. Silva)
2013
New Avalon
2014
Abducted
2016
Temple
2016
Land of the Dead
2019
Girl Gone Mad (As:Avery Bishop)
2020
One Year Gone (As:Avery Bishop)
2021
The Silver Ring
2009
Spooky Nook
2011
The Man on the Bench
2012
Giotto's Circle
2014
Muse
2014
Phantom Energy
2011
Real Illusions
2013
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