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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The End of Eternity" (1955) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The End of Eternity
1955
A Whiff of Death / The Death Dealers
1958
Fantastic Voyage
1966
The Gods Themselves
1972
Murder at the ABA / Authorized Murder
1976
Fantastic Voyage II: Destination Brain
1987
Nemesis
1989
Nightfall (With: Robert Silverberg)
1990
Child of Time (With: Robert Silverberg)
1991
The Ugly Little Boy (With: Robert Silverberg)
1992
The Positronic Man (With: Robert Silverberg)
1992
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