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
The Anniversary
Buy on Amazon1996
The Travellers
Buy on Amazon1997
A Running Tide
Buy on Amazon1998
Mere Incidents of War
Buy on Amazon1999
The Testament of Mariam
Buy on Amazon2009
This Rough Ocean
Buy on Amazon2015
Envy
Buy on Amazon2014
A Mutual Silence
Buy on Amazon2014
The Scent of Oranges
Buy on Amazon2014
The Secret of Santa Fabriata
Buy on Amazon2014
A Walk in the Woods
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Anniversary (1996), 2. The Travellers (1997), 3. A Running Tide (1998), 4. Mere Incidents of War (1999), 5. The Testament of Mariam (2009), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ann Swinfen contains 11 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ann Swinfen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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