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
Helltracks
Buy on Amazon1991
Night Shapes
Buy on Amazon1995
Nightworlds
Buy on Amazon2004
Of Time and Texas
Buy on Amazon1956
Small World
Buy on Amazon1957
Saturday's Shadow
Buy on Amazon1979
Alien Horizons
Buy on Amazon1974
Wonderworlds
Buy on Amazon1979
Things Beyond Midnight
Buy on Amazon1984
Down the Long Night
Buy on Amazon2000
Dark Universe
Buy on Amazon2001
William F. Nolan's Dark Universe
Buy on Amazon2001
Have You Seen the Wind?
Buy on Amazon2003
Ships in the Night and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2004
Wild Galaxy
Buy on Amazon2005
Nightshadows
Buy on Amazon2007
Dark Dimensions
Buy on Amazon2010
Kincaid
Buy on Amazon2011
Like a Dead Man Walking
Buy on Amazon2013
Soul Trips
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Helltracks (1991), 2. Night Shapes (1995), 3. Nightworlds (2004), 4. Of Time and Texas (1956), 5. Small World (1957), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Nolan contains 20 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Nolan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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