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 Heirs of Babylon
Buy on Amazon1972
The Swordbearer
Buy on Amazon1982
A Matter of Time
Buy on Amazon1985
The Dragon Never Sleeps
Buy on Amazon1988
The Tower of Fear
Buy on Amazon1989
Sung In Blood
Buy on Amazon1992
Winter's Dreams
Buy on Amazon2012
The Best of Glen Cook
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Heirs of Babylon (1972), 2. The Swordbearer (1982), 3. A Matter of Time (1985), 4. The Dragon Never Sleeps (1988), 5. The Tower of Fear (1989), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Glen Cook contains 8 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Glen Cook. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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