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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 "Playing With Fire" (1991) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Playing With Fire
1991
Love Over Gold (As:Susannah James)
1993
Hush-a-bye
1993
House of Moons
1994
The Italian Garden
1994
Return to the Secret Garden
1996
Misselthwaite
1996
Falling Angel
1998
The Colour of Hope (As: Susan Madison)
2000
Touching the Sky (As: Susan Madison)
2002
Losing Nicola
2011
Dancing in the Dark
2012
Loose Ends
2013
A Final Reckoning
2013
Malice Domestic 9
2000
Thou Shalt Not Kill
2005
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