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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 "Showdown" (1980) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Showdown
1980
Black Diamonds
1984
Beyond the Dream
1985
Nightcap
1986
An Unexpected Pleasure
1986
Sable and Secrets
1988
Hit Man
1989
A Living Legend
1990
Ready, Willing and Abel
1990
Looking for Trouble
1990
Good Golly, Miss Molly
1993
Fortune's Cookie
1993
Wish Upon a Star
1994
Vanilla Blood
1996
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