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 Land Beneath the Sea
Buy on Amazon1971
Frankenstein
Buy on Amazon1977
Gazetteer of the Hyborian World of Conan
Buy on Amazon1977
Frankenstein Meets Wolfman
Buy on Amazon1981
The Mummy
Buy on Amazon1981
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Buy on Amazon1981
It Came from Outer Space
Buy on Amazon1982
The Deadly Mantis
Buy on Amazon1982
The Blob
Buy on Amazon1982
A Pliocene Companion
Buy on Amazon1984
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Land Beneath the Sea (1971), 2. Frankenstein (1977), 3. Gazetteer of the Hyborian World of Conan (1977), 4. Frankenstein Meets Wolfman (1981), 5. The Mummy (1981), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Julian May contains 10 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Julian May. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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