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 Dark of the Sun / The Train from Katanga
Buy on Amazon1965
Shout at the Devil
Buy on Amazon1968
Gold Mine
Buy on Amazon1970
The Diamond Hunters
Buy on Amazon1971
The Sunbird
Buy on Amazon1972
The Eye of the Tiger
Buy on Amazon1974
Cry Wolf
Buy on Amazon1976
Hungry as the Sea
Buy on Amazon1978
Wild Justice / The Delta Decision
Buy on Amazon1979
Eagle in the Sky
Buy on Amazon1980
Elephant Song
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Dark of the Sun / The Train from Katanga (1965), 2. Shout at the Devil (1968), 3. Gold Mine (1970), 4. The Diamond Hunters (1971), 5. The Sunbird (1972), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Wilbur Smith contains 11 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Wilbur Smith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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