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
Into the Sea of Stars
Buy on Amazon1986
1945 (With: Newt Gingrich)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Four Magics
Buy on Amazon1996
We Look Like Men of War
Buy on Amazon2001
At the Water's Edge
Buy on Amazon2010
Valley of the Shadow
Buy on Amazon2010
Firestorm
Buy on Amazon2010
Pillar to the Sky
Buy on Amazon2014
48 Hours
Buy on Amazon2019
Doctors of the Night
Buy on Amazon2011
Day of Wrath
Buy on Amazon2014
Twin Flame
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Into the Sea of Stars (1986), 2. 1945 (With: Newt Gingrich) (1995), 3. The Four Magics (1996), 4. We Look Like Men of War (2001), 5. At the Water's Edge (2010), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Forstchen contains 12 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Forstchen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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