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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 "Changes in Latitudes" (1988) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Changes in Latitudes
1988
The Big Wander
1992
Kokopelli's Flute
1995
Far North
1996
Ghost Canoe
1997
The Maze
1998
Wild Man Island
2002
Jackie's Wild Seattle
2003
Leaving Protection
2004
Crossing the Wire
2006
Go Big or Go Home
2008
Take Me to the River
2010
Never Say Die
2013
City of Gold
2020
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