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
Searching Spector
Buy on Amazon1960
The Marriage Cage
Buy on Amazon1962
A Fear in Borzano
Buy on Amazon1966
A Silent Voice
Buy on Amazon1967
Captain Nice
Buy on Amazon1967
They Came From the Sea
Buy on Amazon1969
Room 222
Buy on Amazon1970
Bewitched - the Opposite Uncle
Buy on Amazon1970
Sam Weskit on the Planet Framingham
Buy on Amazon1970
Barney
Buy on Amazon1970
Bomb in the Classroom
Buy on Amazon1971
Klute
Buy on Amazon1971
Madness at the Castle
Buy on Amazon1971
Asylum
Buy on Amazon1972
Banyon
Buy on Amazon1972
Master of Foxhollow
Buy on Amazon1973
Clock and Bell
Buy on Amazon1974
The Other Brother
Buy on Amazon1974
Sons and Daughters
Buy on Amazon1974
Follow the Heart
Buy on Amazon1976
Mrs. Barthelme's Madness
Buy on Amazon1976
Echoes of a Summer
Buy on Amazon1976
The Remembered Kiss
Buy on Amazon1976
Gore Vidal's Caligula
Buy on Amazon1979
Cradle to Grave
Buy on Amazon1983
Dick Tracy
Buy on Amazon1990
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Searching Spector (1960), 2. The Marriage Cage (1962), 3. A Fear in Borzano (1966), 4. A Silent Voice (1967), 5. Captain Nice (1967), and 21 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Johnston contains 26 books. The series began in 1960 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Johnston. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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