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
Moon in My Pocket
Buy on Amazon1945
The Mask of Marius Melville
Buy on Amazon1945
The Illusionists
Buy on Amazon1955
Gallows on the Sand
Buy on Amazon1956
Kundu
Buy on Amazon1956
The Big Story / The Crooked Road
Buy on Amazon1957
The Concubine
Buy on Amazon1958
The Second Victory / Backlash
Buy on Amazon1958
McCreary Moves In
Buy on Amazon1958
The Devil's Advocate
Buy on Amazon1959
The Naked Country
Buy on Amazon1960
Daughter of Silence
Buy on Amazon1961
The Ambassador
Buy on Amazon1965
The Tower of Babel
Buy on Amazon1968
Summer of the Red Wolf
Buy on Amazon1971
The Salamander
Buy on Amazon1973
Harlequin
Buy on Amazon1974
The Navigator
Buy on Amazon1976
Proteus
Buy on Amazon1979
The World Is Made of Glass
Buy on Amazon1982
Cassidy
Buy on Amazon1986
Masterclass
Buy on Amazon1988
The Ringmaster
Buy on Amazon1991
The Lovers
Buy on Amazon1993
Vanishing Point
Buy on Amazon1996
Eminence
Buy on Amazon1998
The Last Confession
Buy on Amazon2000
The Heretic
Buy on Amazon1969
Selected Works
Buy on Amazon1968
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Moon in My Pocket (1945), 2. The Mask of Marius Melville (1945), 3. The Illusionists (1955), 4. Gallows on the Sand (1956), 5. Kundu (1956), and 24 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Morris West contains 29 books. The series began in 1945 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Morris West. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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