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
Clowns At Midnight
Buy on Amazon2010
The Man Who Walks Away Behind the Eyes
Buy on Amazon1982
Terrarium
Buy on Amazon1984
The Maze Man
Buy on Amazon1984
The Bullet That Grows in the Gun
Buy on Amazon1985
Time of the Star
Buy on Amazon1986
A Dragon Between His Fingers
Buy on Amazon1986
The Last Elephant
Buy on Amazon1987
For as Long as You Burn
Buy on Amazon1987
Marmordesse
Buy on Amazon1987
The Quiet Redemption of Andy the House
Buy on Amazon1989
Vanities
Buy on Amazon1990
A Deadly Edge Their Red Beaks Pass Along
Buy on Amazon1991
Nobody's Fool
Buy on Amazon1991
Privateers' Moon
Buy on Amazon1992
Ship's Eye
Buy on Amazon1992
Scaring the Train
Buy on Amazon1994
The Ichneumon and the Dormeuse
Buy on Amazon1996
Beckoning Nightframe
Buy on Amazon1996
Jenny Come to Play
Buy on Amazon1997
The View in Nancy's Window
Buy on Amazon1999
The Saltimbanques
Buy on Amazon2000
The Lagan Fishers
Buy on Amazon2001
Sewing Whole Cloth
Buy on Amazon2003
Cheat Light
Buy on Amazon2006
Toother
Buy on Amazon2007
Wormwood
Buy on Amazon1991
An Intimate Knowledge of the Night
Buy on Amazon1995
Antique Futures
Buy on Amazon1999
The Man Who Lost Red
Buy on Amazon2003
Blackwater Days
Buy on Amazon2005
Basic Black
Buy on Amazon2006
Make Believe
Buy on Amazon2009
Amberjack
Buy on Amazon2010
The Night Shop
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Clowns At Midnight (2010), 2. The Man Who Walks Away Behind the Eyes (1982), 3. Terrarium (1984), 4. The Maze Man (1984), 5. The Bullet That Grows in the Gun (1985), and 30 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Terry Dowling contains 35 books. The series began in 2010 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Terry Dowling. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!