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
Decision at Trafalgar
Buy on Amazon1985
Voyage East
Buy on Amazon1988
Wager
Buy on Amazon1990
the Darkening Sea
Buy on Amazon1991
Endangered Species
Buy on Amazon1992
The Accident
Buy on Amazon1995
Act of Terror
Buy on Amazon1996
The Antigone
Buy on Amazon1997
Captain of the Caryatid
Buy on Amazon1998
Cruise of the Commissioner
Buy on Amazon1999
The Captain & The Commissioner
Buy on Amazon1999
Dead Man Talking
Buy on Amazon2002
Blue Funnel Voyage East
Buy on Amazon2002
The Ice Mask
Buy on Amazon2003
Disastrous Voyage of the Santa Margarita
Buy on Amazon2009
Beyond Madagascar
Buy on Amazon2019
A River in Borneo
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Decision at Trafalgar (1985), 2. Voyage East (1988), 3. Wager (1990), 4. the Darkening Sea (1991), 5. Endangered Species (1992), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard Woodman contains 17 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard Woodman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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