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
Freehold
Buy on Amazon1987
Prison Planet
Buy on Amazon1989
Bodyguard
Buy on Amazon1994
Where the Ships Die
Buy on Amazon1996
Steelheart
Buy on Amazon1998
Snake Eye
Buy on Amazon2008
Ejecta
Buy on Amazon2010
The Seeds of Man
Buy on Amazon2013
Rogan's World
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Freehold (1987), 2. Prison Planet (1989), 3. Bodyguard (1994), 4. Where the Ships Die (1996), 5. Steelheart (1998), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William C. Dietz contains 9 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William C. Dietz. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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