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
Marazan
Buy on Amazon1926
So Disdained / The Mysterious Aviator
Buy on Amazon1928
Lonely Road
Buy on Amazon1932
Ruined City / Kindling
Buy on Amazon1938
What Happened to the Corbetts / Ordeal
Buy on Amazon1939
An Old Captivity
Buy on Amazon1940
Landfall
Buy on Amazon1940
Pied Piper
Buy on Amazon1942
Pastoral
Buy on Amazon1944
Most Secret
Buy on Amazon1945
Vinland the Good
Buy on Amazon1946
The Chequer Board
Buy on Amazon1947
No Highway
Buy on Amazon1948
A Town Like Alice / The Legacy
Buy on Amazon1950
Round the Bend
Buy on Amazon1951
The Far Country
Buy on Amazon1952
In the Wet
Buy on Amazon1953
Slide Rule
Buy on Amazon1954
Requiem for a Wren / The Breaking Wave
Buy on Amazon1955
Beyond the Black Stump
Buy on Amazon1956
On the Beach
Buy on Amazon1957
The Rainbow and the Rose
Buy on Amazon1958
Trustee from the Toolroom
Buy on Amazon1960
Stephen Morris
Buy on Amazon1961
The Seafarers
Buy on Amazon2002
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Marazan (1926), 2. So Disdained / The Mysterious Aviator (1928), 3. Lonely Road (1932), 4. Ruined City / Kindling (1938), 5. What Happened to the Corbetts / Ordeal (1939), and 20 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Nevil Shute contains 25 books. The series began in 1926 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Nevil Shute. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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