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
Lord of the Flies
Buy on Amazon1954
The Inheritors
Buy on Amazon1955
Pincher Martin / The Two Deaths of Christopher Martin
Buy on Amazon1956
Free Fall
Buy on Amazon1959
The Spire
Buy on Amazon1964
The Pyramid
Buy on Amazon1967
Darkness Visible
Buy on Amazon1979
The Paper Men
Buy on Amazon1984
The Double Tongue
Buy on Amazon1995
Sometime, Never
Buy on Amazon1957
The Scorpion God
Buy on Amazon1971
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Lord of the Flies (1954), 2. The Inheritors (1955), 3. Pincher Martin / The Two Deaths of Christopher Martin (1956), 4. Free Fall (1959), 5. The Spire (1964), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Golding contains 11 books. The series began in 1954 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Golding. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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