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 Stars in Shroud / Deeper than the Darkness
Buy on Amazon1969
If the Stars Are Gods
Buy on Amazon1974
Shiva Descending
Buy on Amazon1980
Find the Changeling
Buy on Amazon1980
Time's Rub
Buy on Amazon1984
Artifact
Buy on Amazon1985
Beyond the Fall of Night (With: Arthur C. Clarke)
Buy on Amazon1990
Cosm
Buy on Amazon1993
Chiller
Buy on Amazon1993
Eater
Buy on Amazon2000
Beyond Infinity
Buy on Amazon2004
The Berlin Project
Buy on Amazon2017
Shadows of Eternity
Buy on Amazon2021
The Final Now
Buy on Amazon2011
Grace Immaculate
Buy on Amazon2011
Down The River Road
Buy on Amazon2012
Backscatter
Buy on Amazon2013
Mammoth Dawn (With: Kevin J. Anderson)
Buy on Amazon2015
In Alien Flesh
Buy on Amazon1986
Matter's End
Buy on Amazon1991
Worlds Vast and Various
Buy on Amazon2000
Immersion & Other Short Novels
Buy on Amazon2002
Anomalies
Buy on Amazon2012
New Ball Games for the Future (With: Gordon Eklund)
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Stars in Shroud / Deeper than the Darkness (1969), 2. If the Stars Are Gods (1974), 3. Shiva Descending (1980), 4. Find the Changeling (1980), 5. Time's Rub (1984), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gregory Benford contains 24 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gregory Benford. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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