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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 "One Eye Open" (2006) and follow publication order through all 30 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
One Eye Open
2006
Stains
2007
Groaning Shadows
2009
Sparrowhawk
2010
Never Seen Again
2022
The Lodge
2026
Cape Wrath
2003
2006
King Death
2011
The Chase
2014
Death’s Door
2018
The New Lad
2019
Season of Mist
2019
The Shadows Beneath
2000
After Shocks
2001
Darker Ages
2004
The Extremist and Other Tales of Conflict
2005
Walkers in the Dark
2010
One Monster Is Not Enough
2010
Medi Evil 1
2011
Medi Evil 2
2011
Medi Evil 3
2011
Enemies at the Door
2012
The Perfect Murder
2013
Don't Read Alone
2013
In a Deep, Dark December
2014
Major Craddock Investigates
2015
Cape Wrath and the Hellion
2015
Dark Winter Tales
2016
The Christmas You Deserve
2020
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