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 Dark Shore
Buy on Amazon1965
Waiting Sands
Buy on Amazon1966
Call in the Night
Buy on Amazon1967
The Devil on Lammas Night
Buy on Amazon1970
Penmarric
Buy on Amazon1971
April's Grave
Buy on Amazon1973
Cashelmara
Buy on Amazon1974
The Shrouded Walls
Buy on Amazon1974
The Wheel of Fortune
Buy on Amazon1984
In Conversation
Buy on Amazon2001
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Dark Shore (1965), 2. Waiting Sands (1966), 3. Call in the Night (1967), 4. The Devil on Lammas Night (1970), 5. Penmarric (1971), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Susan Howatch contains 10 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Susan Howatch. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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