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 Ultimate Weapon
Buy on Amazon1936
Who Goes There?
Buy on Amazon1938
The Moon is Hell!
Buy on Amazon1950
Cloak of Aesir
Buy on Amazon1952
The Best of John W. Campbell
Buy on Amazon1973
The Space Beyond
Buy on Amazon1976
A New Dawn
Buy on Amazon2003
Cosmic Kill & Beyond the End of Space
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Ultimate Weapon (1936), 2. Who Goes There? (1938), 3. The Moon is Hell! (1950), 4. Cloak of Aesir (1952), 5. The Best of John W. Campbell (1973), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John W. Campbell contains 8 books. The series began in 1936 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John W. Campbell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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