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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The Wrecks of Time / The Rituals of Infinity" (1965) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Wrecks of Time / The Rituals of Infinity
1965
The Fireclown / The Winds of Limbo
1965
The Twilight Man / The Shores of Death
1966
The Deep Fix (With: James Colvin)
1966
The Black Corridor
1969
The Ice Schooner
1969
The Time Dweller
1969
The Distant Suns (With: Philip James)
1969
Gloriana
1978
The Golden Barge
1979
The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle
1980
Sailing to Utopia
1991
Silverheart (With: Storm Constantine)
2000
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