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 Amulet
Buy on Amazon1979
Cold Moon Over Babylon
Buy on Amazon1980
Gilded Needles
Buy on Amazon1980
The Elementals
Buy on Amazon1981
Blood Rubies (As: Axel Young)
Buy on Amazon1982
Katie
Buy on Amazon1982
Wicked Stepmother (As: Axel Young)
Buy on Amazon1983
Toplin
Buy on Amazon1985
Clue
Buy on Amazon1985
Candles Burning
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Amulet (1979), 2. Cold Moon Over Babylon (1980), 3. Gilded Needles (1980), 4. The Elementals (1981), 5. Blood Rubies (As: Axel Young) (1982), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Michael McDowell contains 10 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Michael McDowell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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