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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Varkaus Conspiracy" (1983) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Varkaus Conspiracy
1983
Touch the Stars
1983
The Scroll of Man
1985
The Reality Matrix
1986
The Walkaway Clause
1986
The Playmasters
1987
The General's President
1988
The Lantern of God
1989
Soldiers
2001
The Puppet Master
2001
Analog Science Fiction, November 1969
1969
Analog Science Fiction Science Fact, November 1986
1986
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