Standalone Books in Order

13
Books
1976
First Book
2015
Latest Book
40
Years

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

1

Let the Sunshine In

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1976

2

Spectator Sport

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1978

3

Long Knife

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1979

4

Follow the River

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1981

5

From Sea to Shining Sea

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1984

6

Staying Out of Hell

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1985

7

Panther in the Sky

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1989

8

The Children of First Man

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1994

9

Red Heart

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1997

10

Sign-Talker

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2000

11

Warrior Woman

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2003

12

Saint Patrick's Battalion

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2006

13

Fire in the Water

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2015

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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