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 Master of Blacktower
Buy on Amazon1966
Sons of the Wolf
Buy on Amazon1967
The Jackal's Head (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1968
Prince of Darkness
Buy on Amazon1969
The Dead Sea Cipher (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1970
The Dark on the Other Side
Buy on Amazon1970
The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1971
The Crying Child
Buy on Amazon1971
Greygallows
Buy on Amazon1972
Witch
Buy on Amazon1973
House of Many Shadows
Buy on Amazon1974
The Sea King's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1975
Patriot's Dream
Buy on Amazon1976
Legend in Green Velvet (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1976
Devil May Care (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1977
Wings of the Falcon
Buy on Amazon1977
Wait for What Will Come
Buy on Amazon1978
Summer of the Dragon (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1979
The Walker in Shadows
Buy on Amazon1979
The Love Talker (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1980
The Wizard's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1980
The Copenhagen Connection (By: Elizabeth Peters)
Buy on Amazon1982
Here I Stay
Buy on Amazon1983
The Grey Beginning
Buy on Amazon1984
Be Buried in the Rain
Buy on Amazon1985
Search the Shadows
Buy on Amazon1987
Smoke and Mirrors
Buy on Amazon1989
Into the Darkness
Buy on Amazon1990
Vanish with the Rose
Buy on Amazon1992
Houses of Stone
Buy on Amazon1993
The Dancing Floor
Buy on Amazon1997
Other Worlds
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Master of Blacktower (1966), 2. Sons of the Wolf (1967), 3. The Jackal's Head (By: Elizabeth Peters) (1968), 4. Prince of Darkness (1969), 5. The Dead Sea Cipher (By: Elizabeth Peters) (1970), and 27 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Barbara Michaels contains 32 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Barbara Michaels. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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