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
Platforms
Buy on Amazon1980
Abel Baker Charley
Buy on Amazon1983
Time Out of Mind
Buy on Amazon1986
Lesko's Ghost
Buy on Amazon1989
The Shadow Box
Buy on Amazon1996
Haven
Buy on Amazon1997
Mosaic
Buy on Amazon1999
Whistler's Angel
Buy on Amazon2001
The Aisha Prophecy
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Platforms (1980), 2. Abel Baker Charley (1983), 3. Time Out of Mind (1986), 4. Lesko's Ghost (1989), 5. The Shadow Box (1996), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John R. Maxim contains 9 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John R. Maxim. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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