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
Week-end à Zuydcoote
Buy on Amazon1950
Death Is My Trade
Buy on Amazon1954
The Island
Buy on Amazon1962
The Day of the Dolphin
Buy on Amazon1967
Behind the Glass
Buy on Amazon1972
Malevil
Buy on Amazon1973
The Virility Factor
Buy on Amazon1977
Vittoria
Buy on Amazon1986
The Idol
Buy on Amazon1989
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Week-end à Zuydcoote (1950), 2. Death Is My Trade (1954), 3. The Island (1962), 4. The Day of the Dolphin (1967), 5. Behind the Glass (1972), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Robert Merle contains 9 books. The series began in 1950 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Robert Merle. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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