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
Created By
Buy on Amazon1993
Holiday
Buy on Amazon1988
Pride (With: Richard Matheson)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Ritual of Illusion
Buy on Amazon2013
Scars and Other Distinguishing Marks
Buy on Amazon1987
Dystopia
Buy on Amazon2000
Zoopraxis
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Created By (1993), 2. Holiday (1988), 3. Pride (With: Richard Matheson) (2002), 4. The Ritual of Illusion (2013), 5. Scars and Other Distinguishing Marks (1987), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard Christian Matheson contains 7 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard Christian Matheson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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