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
Cry, the Beloved Country
Buy on Amazon1948
Too Late the Phalarope
Buy on Amazon1953
Debbie Go Home
Buy on Amazon1961
Hofmeyr
Buy on Amazon1962
Instrument of Thy Peace
Buy on Amazon1969
Ah But Your Land Is Beautiful
Buy on Amazon1981
Tales From a Troubled Land
Buy on Amazon1961
The Long View (With: Edward Callan)
Buy on Amazon1968
Knocking on the Door
Buy on Amazon1975
Save the Beloved Country
Buy on Amazon1989
Songs Of Africa: Collected Poems (With: Edward Callan,Douglas Livingstone,Peter Kohler)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Hero of Currie Road
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Cry, the Beloved Country (1948), 2. Too Late the Phalarope (1953), 3. Debbie Go Home (1961), 4. Hofmeyr (1962), 5. Instrument of Thy Peace (1969), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Alan Paton contains 12 books. The series began in 1948 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Alan Paton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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