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 Black Cloud
Buy on Amazon1959
Ossian's Ride
Buy on Amazon1961
Fifth Planet (With: Geoffrey Hoyle)
Buy on Amazon1963
October the First Is Too Late
Buy on Amazon1966
Rockets in Ursa Major (With: Geoffrey Hoyle)
Buy on Amazon1969
Seven Steps to the Sun (With: Geoffrey Hoyle)
Buy on Amazon1970
The Molecule Men and the Monster of Loch Ness (With: Geoffrey Hoyle)
Buy on Amazon1971
The Inferno (With: Geoffrey Hoyle)
Buy on Amazon1973
Into Deepest Space
Buy on Amazon1974
The Incandescent Ones (With: Geoffrey Hoyle)
Buy on Amazon1977
The Westminster Disaster (With: Geoffrey Hoyle)
Buy on Amazon1978
Comet Halley
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Black Cloud (1959), 2. Ossian's Ride (1961), 3. Fifth Planet (With: Geoffrey Hoyle) (1963), 4. October the First Is Too Late (1966), 5. Rockets in Ursa Major (With: Geoffrey Hoyle) (1969), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Fred Hoyle contains 12 books. The series began in 1959 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Fred Hoyle. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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