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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Historian
Buy on Amazon2005
The Swan Thieves
Buy on Amazon2010
The Shadow Land
Buy on Amazon2017
Ghost Writers: Us Haunting Them, Contemporary Michigan Literature
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Historian (2005), 2. The Swan Thieves (2010), 3. The Shadow Land (2017), 4. Ghost Writers: Us Haunting Them, Contemporary Michigan Literature (2011). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Elizabeth Kostova contains 4 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Elizabeth Kostova. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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