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
The Wake
Buy on Amazon1972
The Public Hating
Buy on Amazon1955
Fourteen for Tonight
Buy on Amazon1955
Wry on the Rocks, A Collection of Poems
Buy on Amazon1956
The Girls On The 10th Floor And Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1958
The Man Who Turned Back the Clock
Buy on Amazon1995
Tasting The Fruit
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Wake (1972), 2. The Public Hating (1955), 3. Fourteen for Tonight (1955), 4. Wry on the Rocks, A Collection of Poems (1956), 5. The Girls On The 10th Floor And Other Stories (1958), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Steve Allen contains 7 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Steve Allen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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