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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 "Sirens" (1981) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Sirens
1981
Black Heart
1983
Zero
1988
French Kiss
1988
Angel Eyes
1991
Black Blade
1992
Dark Homecoming
1996
Pale Saint
1999
Art Kills
1999
Any Minute Now
2016
The Other Side of the Mirror
2017
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