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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 "Darkscope" (1990) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Darkscope
1990
Dark Horse
1995
The Desert Waits
1996
The Tombstone Rose
2000
Icon
2012
Superstitions
2012
The Survivors Club
2013
Pony Rides
2011
The BlueLight Special
2011
Bad Mojo
2017
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