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 Hammer of Darkness
Buy on Amazon1985
The Green Progression
Buy on Amazon1992
Adiamante
Buy on Amazon1996
Gravity Dreams
Buy on Amazon1999
The Octagonal Raven
Buy on Amazon2001
The Eternity Artifact
Buy on Amazon2005
The Elysium Commission
Buy on Amazon2007
Haze
Buy on Amazon2009
Empress of Eternity
Buy on Amazon2010
The One-Eyed Man
Buy on Amazon2013
Solar Express
Buy on Amazon2015
Quantum Shadows
Buy on Amazon2020
Viewpoints Critical: Selected Stories
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Hammer of Darkness (1985), 2. The Green Progression (1992), 3. Adiamante (1996), 4. Gravity Dreams (1999), 5. The Octagonal Raven (2001), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by L.E. Modesitt Jr contains 13 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by L.E. Modesitt Jr. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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