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 Gladiators
Buy on Amazon1939
Darkness at Noon
Buy on Amazon1940
Arrival and Departure
Buy on Amazon1943
Thieves in the Night
Buy on Amazon1946
The Age of Longing
Buy on Amazon1951
The Call-Girls
Buy on Amazon1972
Twilight Bar
Buy on Amazon1945
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Gladiators (1939), 2. Darkness at Noon (1940), 3. Arrival and Departure (1943), 4. Thieves in the Night (1946), 5. The Age of Longing (1951), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Arthur Koestler contains 7 books. The series began in 1939 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Arthur Koestler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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