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 Wampanaki Tales
Buy on Amazon1979
A Clown in the Moonlight
Buy on Amazon1981
The Life of Byron Jaynes
Buy on Amazon1983
An Embarrassment of Riches
Buy on Amazon1985
Blood Solstice
Buy on Amazon1986
The Halloween Ball
Buy on Amazon1987
The Hunt
Buy on Amazon1988
Thunder Island
Buy on Amazon1988
Maggie Darling
Buy on Amazon2003
A Safe and Happy Place
Buy on Amazon2017
Look, I'm Gone
Buy on Amazon2025
Glimpses of My Friend the King
Buy on Amazon2004
Big Slide
Buy on Amazon2010
The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Mooski Toffski Offski
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Wampanaki Tales (1979), 2. A Clown in the Moonlight (1981), 3. The Life of Byron Jaynes (1983), 4. An Embarrassment of Riches (1985), 5. Blood Solstice (1986), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Howard Kunstler contains 14 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Howard Kunstler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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