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
Spinners
Buy on Amazon1999
The English Harem
Buy on Amazon2001
Brilliance
Buy on Amazon2003
Death of a Superhero
Buy on Amazon2005
Show of Hands / Endurance
Buy on Amazon2007
In the Absence of Heroes
Buy on Amazon2012
Going Zero
Buy on Amazon2023
A Modest Apocalypse and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Spinners (1999), 2. The English Harem (2001), 3. Brilliance (2003), 4. Death of a Superhero (2005), 5. Show of Hands / Endurance (2007), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Anthony McCarten contains 8 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Anthony McCarten. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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