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
Flowers for Algernon / Charly
Buy on Amazon1959
The Touch / The Contaminated Man
Buy on Amazon1971
The Fifth Sally
Buy on Amazon1980
The Asylum Prophecies
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Flowers for Algernon / Charly (1959), 2. The Touch / The Contaminated Man (1971), 3. The Fifth Sally (1980), 4. The Asylum Prophecies (2009). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Daniel Keyes contains 4 books. The series began in 1959 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Daniel Keyes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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