Standalone Books in Order

8
Books
1933
First Book
2013
Latest Book
81
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

Ultramarine

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1933

2

In Ballast to the White Sea

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1936

3

Under the Volcano

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1947

4

Dark As The Grave Wherein My Friend Is Laid

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1968

5

October Ferry To Gabriola

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1971

6

La Mordida

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1996

7

Lunar Caustic

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1963

8

Swinging the Maelstrom

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2013

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ultramarine (1933), 2. In Ballast to the White Sea (1936), 3. Under the Volcano (1947), 4. Dark As The Grave Wherein My Friend Is Laid (1968), 5. October Ferry To Gabriola (1971), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Malcolm Lowry contains 8 books. The series began in 1933 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Malcolm Lowry. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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