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
Darkscope
Buy on Amazon1990
Dark Horse
Buy on Amazon1995
The Desert Waits
Buy on Amazon1996
The Tombstone Rose
Buy on Amazon2000
Icon
Buy on Amazon2012
Superstitions
Buy on Amazon2012
The Survivors Club
Buy on Amazon2013
Pony Rides
Buy on Amazon2011
The BlueLight Special
Buy on Amazon2011
Bad Mojo
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Darkscope (1990), 2. Dark Horse (1995), 3. The Desert Waits (1996), 4. The Tombstone Rose (2000), 5. Icon (2012), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by J. Carson Black contains 10 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by J. Carson Black. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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