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 Strayed Sheep of Charun
Buy on Amazon1977
King of the Wood
Buy on Amazon1983
Cestus Dei
Buy on Amazon1983
The Enigma Variations
Buy on Amazon1989
Total Recall 2070: Machine Dreams
Buy on Amazon1999
Legacy of Prometheus
Buy on Amazon2000
Historical Whodunits
Buy on Amazon1993
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Strayed Sheep of Charun (1977), 2. King of the Wood (1983), 3. Cestus Dei (1983), 4. The Enigma Variations (1989), 5. Total Recall 2070: Machine Dreams (1999), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Maddox Roberts contains 7 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Maddox Roberts. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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