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
Let the Sunshine In
Buy on Amazon1976
Spectator Sport
Buy on Amazon1978
Long Knife
Buy on Amazon1979
Follow the River
Buy on Amazon1981
From Sea to Shining Sea
Buy on Amazon1984
Staying Out of Hell
Buy on Amazon1985
Panther in the Sky
Buy on Amazon1989
The Children of First Man
Buy on Amazon1994
Red Heart
Buy on Amazon1997
Sign-Talker
Buy on Amazon2000
Warrior Woman
Buy on Amazon2003
Saint Patrick's Battalion
Buy on Amazon2006
Fire in the Water
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Let the Sunshine In (1976), 2. Spectator Sport (1978), 3. Long Knife (1979), 4. Follow the River (1981), 5. From Sea to Shining Sea (1984), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Alexander Thom contains 13 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Alexander Thom. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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