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
Iron Chamber of Memory
Buy on Amazon2016
The Last Straw
Buy on Amazon2019
All Men Dream of Earthwomen and Other Aeons
Buy on Amazon2020
The Parliament of Beasts and Birds
Buy on Amazon2014
The Plural of Helen of Troy
Buy on Amazon2014
One Bright Star to Guide Them
Buy on Amazon2014
Pale Realms of Shade
Buy on Amazon2014
An Unimaginable Light
Buy on Amazon2016
City Beyond Time: Tales of the Fall of Metachronopolis
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Iron Chamber of Memory (2016), 2. The Last Straw (2019), 3. All Men Dream of Earthwomen and Other Aeons (2020), 4. The Parliament of Beasts and Birds (2014), 5. The Plural of Helen of Troy (2014), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John C. Wright contains 9 books. The series began in 2016 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John C. Wright. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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