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 Game Beyond
Buy on Amazon1984
Territorial Rights
Buy on Amazon1984
A Choice of Destinies
Buy on Amazon1986
The Kindly Ones
Buy on Amazon1987
The Armor of Light (With: Lisa A. Barnett)
Buy on Amazon1988
Mighty Good Road
Buy on Amazon1990
Burning Bright
Buy on Amazon1993
Trouble and Her Friends
Buy on Amazon1994
Shadow Man
Buy on Amazon1995
Night Sky Mine
Buy on Amazon1996
The Shapes of Their Hearts
Buy on Amazon1998
The Jazz
Buy on Amazon2000
Water Horse
Buy on Amazon2021
The Master of Samar
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Game Beyond (1984), 2. Territorial Rights (1984), 3. A Choice of Destinies (1986), 4. The Kindly Ones (1987), 5. The Armor of Light (With: Lisa A. Barnett) (1988), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Melissa Scott contains 14 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Melissa Scott. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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