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 Hottest State
Buy on Amazon1996
Ash Wednesday
Buy on Amazon2002
Rules for a Knight
Buy on Amazon2015
Indeh: A Story of the Apache Wars (With: Greg Ruth)
Buy on Amazon2016
A Bright Ray of Darkness
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Hottest State (1996), 2. Ash Wednesday (2002), 3. Rules for a Knight (2015), 4. Indeh: A Story of the Apache Wars (With: Greg Ruth) (2016), 5. A Bright Ray of Darkness (2021). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ethan Hawke contains 5 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ethan Hawke. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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