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
Change (By: Ann Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1975
The Singer Enigma (By: Ann Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1976
A Dead God Dancing (By: Ann Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1979
Golden Empire (By: A.E. Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1979
Name of a Shadow (By: Ann Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1980
Steal the Sun (By: A.E. Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1981
The Jaws of Menx (By: Ann Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1981
To the Ends of the Earth / The Danvers Touch
Buy on Amazon1983
Whirlpool
Buy on Amazon1983
Death is Forever / The Diamond Tiger (With: Evan Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1983
Desert Rain / Summer Thunder (By: Ann Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1983
Lover in the Rough
Buy on Amazon1983
Remember Summer / Summer Games
Buy on Amazon1984
Forget Me Not
Buy on Amazon1984
Where the Heart Is / Traveling Man
Buy on Amazon1985
Beautiful Dreamer / Valley of the Sun
Buy on Amazon1985
This Time Love / Sequel
Buy on Amazon1986
Eden Burning / Fires of Eden
Buy on Amazon1986
The Fire of Spring
Buy on Amazon1986
Too Hot to Handle
Buy on Amazon1986
Tell Me No Lies
Buy on Amazon1986
Redwood Empire (By: A.E. Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1987
Sweet Wind, Wild Wind
Buy on Amazon1987
Chain Lightning
Buy on Amazon1988
The Golden Mountain (By: Annalise Sun)
Buy on Amazon1990
Thunderheart (By: Lowell Charters)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Secret Sister / The Secret Sisters (By: Ann Maxwell,Evan Maxwell)
Buy on Amazon1994
Beautiful Sacrifice
Buy on Amazon2012
Dangerous Refuge
Buy on Amazon2013
Night Diver
Buy on Amazon2014
Perfect Touch
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Change (By: Ann Maxwell) (1975), 2. The Singer Enigma (By: Ann Maxwell) (1976), 3. A Dead God Dancing (By: Ann Maxwell) (1979), 4. Golden Empire (By: A.E. Maxwell) (1979), 5. Name of a Shadow (By: Ann Maxwell) (1980), and 26 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Elizabeth Lowell contains 31 books. The series began in 1975 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Elizabeth Lowell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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