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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 Reporter" (1978) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Reporter
1978
Fallen Hero
1979
The Man with No Face / Hidden Faces
1981
The Noble Path
1992
Virtually Dead
2010
Entry Island
2013
Runaway
2015
Coffin Road
2016
I'll Keep You Safe
2018
A Silent Death
2020
Lockdown
2020
A Winter Grave
2023
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