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 Worms
Buy on Amazon1985
Campbell Wood
Buy on Amazon1986
The Boy With Penny Eyes
Buy on Amazon1987
Moonbane
Buy on Amazon1989
October
Buy on Amazon1990
House Haunted
Buy on Amazon1991
Skeletons
Buy on Amazon1992
Orangefield
Buy on Amazon2002
The Pumpkin Boy
Buy on Amazon2005
Totentanz
Buy on Amazon2011
Underground
Buy on Amazon2013
Richard's Head
Buy on Amazon1991
Sisters in Mystery
Buy on Amazon2012
Hornets and Others
Buy on Amazon1985
Toybox
Buy on Amazon1999
The Little Yellow Book of Fevered Stories
Buy on Amazon2007
Halloween and Other Seasons
Buy on Amazon2008
Al Sarrantonio's Book of Holidays
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Worms (1985), 2. Campbell Wood (1986), 3. The Boy With Penny Eyes (1987), 4. Moonbane (1989), 5. October (1990), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Al Sarrantonio contains 18 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Al Sarrantonio. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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