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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 "Guns of the Dawn" (2015) and follow publication order through all 22 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Guns of the Dawn
2015
Spiderlight
2016
Cage of Souls
2019
The Doors of Eden
2020
Elder Race
2021
Day of Ascension
2022
Alien Clay
2024
Service Model
2024
Saturation Point
2024
Shroud
2025
The Hungry Gods
2025
Queen of the Night
2012
The Chains of Helleron
2013
Family Business
2013
Low Energy Economy
2020
The Long and Hungry Road
2023
Human Resources
2025
Terrible Worlds: Revolutions
2023
Green City Wars
2026
Preaching to the Choir
2026
The House on the Old Cliffs
2021
Terrible Worlds: Destinations
2026
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