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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 "Absolute Power" (1995) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Absolute Power
1995
Total Control
1996
The Winner
1997
The Simple Truth
1998
Saving Faith
1999
Wish You Well
2000
Last Man Standing
2001
The Christmas Train
2002
True Blue
2009
One Summer
2011
Simply Lies
2023
A Calamity of Souls
2024
Strangers in Time
2025
No Time Left
2010
The Mighty Johns / The Final Play
2021
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