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
Lights Over Cloud Lake
Buy on Amazon2019
The Manuscript
Buy on Amazon2020
9Tales Told in the Dark #4
Buy on Amazon2015
Explorations: Through the Wormhole
Buy on Amazon2016
Crime & Mystery Short Stories
Buy on Amazon2016
Explorations: First Contact
Buy on Amazon2017
Tales from the Starship Atlantis
Buy on Amazon2025
Tales from the Starship, Book 2
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Lights Over Cloud Lake (2019), 2. The Manuscript (2020), 3. 9Tales Told in the Dark #4 (2015), 4. Explorations: Through the Wormhole (2016), 5. Crime & Mystery Short Stories (2016), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Nathan Hystad contains 8 books. The series began in 2019 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Nathan Hystad. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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