Standalone Books in Order

7
Books
1962
First Book
1966
Latest Book
5
Years

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

1

Nightmare (As: Anne Blaisdell)

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1962

2

The Scalpel and the Sword (As:Dell Shannon)

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1987

3

Alter ego

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1988

4

The Dispossessed (As:Dell Shannon)

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1988

5

The Manson Curse (As:Dell Shannon)

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1990

6

Sorrow to the Grave (As:Dell Shannon)

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1992

7

Tales of Unease

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1966

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Nightmare (As: Anne Blaisdell) (1962), 2. The Scalpel and the Sword (As:Dell Shannon) (1987), 3. Alter ego (1988), 4. The Dispossessed (As:Dell Shannon) (1988), 5. The Manson Curse (As:Dell Shannon) (1990), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Elizabeth Linington / Dell Shannon contains 7 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Elizabeth Linington / Dell Shannon. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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