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
A Dark-Adapted Eye
Buy on Amazon1986
A Fatal Inversion
Buy on Amazon1987
The House of Stairs
Buy on Amazon1988
Gallowglass
Buy on Amazon1990
King Solomon's Carpet
Buy on Amazon1991
Asta's Book / Anna's Book
Buy on Amazon1993
No Night Is Too Long
Buy on Amazon1994
In the Time of His Prosperity
Buy on Amazon1995
The Brimstone Wedding
Buy on Amazon1995
The Chimney Sweeper's Boy
Buy on Amazon1998
Grasshopper
Buy on Amazon2000
The Blood Doctor
Buy on Amazon2002
Minotaur
Buy on Amazon2005
Birthday Present
Buy on Amazon2008
The Child's Child
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Dark-Adapted Eye (1986), 2. A Fatal Inversion (1987), 3. The House of Stairs (1988), 4. Gallowglass (1990), 5. King Solomon's Carpet (1991), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Barbara Vine contains 15 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Barbara Vine. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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