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
Hestia
Buy on Amazon1979
Wave Without a Shore
Buy on Amazon1981
Glass and Amber
Buy on Amazon1987
The Paladin
Buy on Amazon1988
Cyteen
Buy on Amazon1988
The Goblin Mirror
Buy on Amazon1992
Faery in Shadow
Buy on Amazon1993
Lois & Clark
Buy on Amazon1996
Ealdwood
Buy on Amazon1981
The Scapegoat (in Alien Stars)
Buy on Amazon1985
Gwydion and the Dragon
Buy on Amazon1991
Sunfall
Buy on Amazon1981
Visible Light
Buy on Amazon1986
The Collected Short Fiction of C.J. Cherryh
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hestia (1979), 2. Wave Without a Shore (1981), 3. Glass and Amber (1987), 4. The Paladin (1988), 5. Cyteen (1988), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by C.J. Cherryh contains 14 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by C.J. Cherryh. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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