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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 Wooden Horseshoe" (1964) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Wooden Horseshoe
1964
The Marshal of Stud Horse Flats
1975
Sonoma
1982
Act of War
1982
Fort Worth
1984
Light on the Mountain
1986
Texas Noon
1988
Star of Empire
1992
In the Valley of the Shadow
1996
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