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 Committed Men
Buy on Amazon1971
The Centauri Device
Buy on Amazon1974
Climbers
Buy on Amazon1989
The Course of the Heart
Buy on Amazon1992
Signs of Life
Buy on Amazon1997
The Sunken Land Begins to Rise Again
Buy on Amazon2020
Anima
Buy on Amazon2005
Cave & Julia
Buy on Amazon2013
The 4th Domain
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Committed Men (1971), 2. The Centauri Device (1974), 3. Climbers (1989), 4. The Course of the Heart (1992), 5. Signs of Life (1997), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by M. John Harrison contains 9 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by M. John Harrison. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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