Standalone Books in Order

9
Books
1987
First Book
2013
Latest Book
27
Years

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

1

1987

2

Prison Planet

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1989

3

Bodyguard

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1994

4

Where the Ships Die

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1996

5

Steelheart

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1998

6

Snake Eye

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2008

7

2010

8

The Seeds of Man

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2013

9

Rogan's World

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2013

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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