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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 Flood" (1986) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Flood
1986
Watchman
1988
Westwind
1991
Doors Open
2008
A Deep Hole
1994
A Cool Head
2009
Meet and Greet
2016
Deathwatch Journal
2017
The Rise
2023
Dark Road
2014
Beggars Banquet
2002
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