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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 "Prickly Heat" (2004) and follow publication order through all 20 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Prickly Heat
2004
I'll Be There For You
2005
The Double Life Of Anna Day
2006
Since I Don't Have You
2007
The Second Husband
2008
Before We Say Goodbye
2009
Other People's Secrets
2010
The Day You Saved My Life
2012
The Disappearance of Emily Marr / The Missing Hours of Emily Marr
2013
The Island Hideaway
2013
The Sudden Departure of the Frasers
2015
The Swimming Pool
2016
Our House
2018
Those People
2019
The Other Passenger
2020
The Other Couple
2021
The Heights
2021
The Only Suspect
2023
Our Holiday
2024
A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder
2025
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