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
If I Pay Thee Not in Gold (With: Piers Anthony)
Buy on Amazon1993
Tiger Burning Bright (With: Marion Zimmer Bradley,Andre Norton)
Buy on Amazon1995
Mapping the World of Harry Potter
Buy on Amazon2005
Gwenhwyfar
Buy on Amazon2009
Arcanum 101 (With: Rosemary Edghill)
Buy on Amazon2012
Dead Reckoning (With: Rosemary Edghill)
Buy on Amazon2012
Briarheart
Buy on Amazon2021
Jihad
Buy on Amazon1993
Landscape of the Imagination
Buy on Amazon2010
SKitty
Buy on Amazon2010
Dragon in Distress (With: Elisabeth Waters)
Buy on Amazon2010
Once and Future
Buy on Amazon2012
Fiddler Fair
Buy on Amazon1998
The River's Gift
Buy on Amazon1999
Winter Moon (With: Tanith Lee,C.E. Murphy)
Buy on Amazon2005
Harvest Moon
Buy on Amazon2010
Trio of Sorcery
Buy on Amazon2010
Dragon's Teeth
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. If I Pay Thee Not in Gold (With: Piers Anthony) (1993), 2. Tiger Burning Bright (With: Marion Zimmer Bradley,Andre Norton) (1995), 3. Mapping the World of Harry Potter (2005), 4. Gwenhwyfar (2009), 5. Arcanum 101 (With: Rosemary Edghill) (2012), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Mercedes Lackey contains 18 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Mercedes Lackey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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