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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 Dark of the Sun / The Train from Katanga" (1965) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Dark of the Sun / The Train from Katanga
1965
Shout at the Devil
1968
Gold Mine
1970
The Diamond Hunters
1971
The Sunbird
1972
The Eye of the Tiger
1974
Cry Wolf
1976
Hungry as the Sea
1978
Wild Justice / The Delta Decision
1979
Eagle in the Sky
1980
Elephant Song
1991
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