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
Mr. American
Buy on Amazon1980
The Pyrates
Buy on Amazon1983
The Candlemass Road
Buy on Amazon1993
Black Ajax
Buy on Amazon1997
The Reavers
Buy on Amazon2007
Captain in Calico
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Mr. American (1980), 2. The Pyrates (1983), 3. The Candlemass Road (1993), 4. Black Ajax (1997), 5. The Reavers (2007), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by George MacDonald Fraser contains 6 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by George MacDonald Fraser. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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