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
Small World
Buy on Amazon1981
Survivor
Buy on Amazon1982
The Trap / Wolves at the Door
Buy on Amazon1982
Caretakers
Buy on Amazon1983
Pearl
Buy on Amazon1988
One on One
Buy on Amazon1993
The Book of Reuben
Buy on Amazon1994
Candles Burning
Buy on Amazon2006
Stranger: Dark Tales of Eerie Encounters
Buy on Amazon2002
The Chronicles of Harris Burdick
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Small World (1981), 2. Survivor (1982), 3. The Trap / Wolves at the Door (1982), 4. Caretakers (1983), 5. Pearl (1988), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Tabitha King contains 10 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Tabitha King. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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