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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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