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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 "Running Scared" (2004) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Running Scared
2004
Hiding in Hawk's Creek
2006
Where Trouble Leads
2007
Trail of Secrets
2009
In Winter's Grip
2010
The Second Wife
2011
Second Chances
2012
Cold Canadian Crime
2022
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