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 Ninth Wave
Buy on Amazon1956
The Ugly American (With: William J. Lederer)
Buy on Amazon1958
Sarkhan
Buy on Amazon1965
Fail-Safe (With: Harvey Wheeler)
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Ninth Wave (1956), 2. The Ugly American (With: William J. Lederer) (1958), 3. Sarkhan (1965), 4. Fail-Safe (With: Harvey Wheeler) (1999). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Eugene Burdick contains 4 books. The series began in 1956 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Eugene Burdick. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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