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 Island of the World
Buy on Amazon2007
Theophilos
Buy on Amazon2010
The Father's Tale
Buy on Amazon2011
Voyage to Alpha Centauri
Buy on Amazon2013
The Fool of New York City
Buy on Amazon2016
The Lighthouse
Buy on Amazon2020
The Sabbatical
Buy on Amazon2021
By the Rivers of Babylon
Buy on Amazon2022
Letter to the Future
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Island of the World (2007), 2. Theophilos (2010), 3. The Father's Tale (2011), 4. Voyage to Alpha Centauri (2013), 5. The Fool of New York City (2016), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Michael O’Brien contains 9 books. The series began in 2007 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Michael O’Brien. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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