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 Women in Black
Buy on Amazon1993
A Pure Clear Light
Buy on Amazon1996
The Essence of the Thing
Buy on Amazon1997
A Stairway to Paradise
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Women in Black (1993), 2. A Pure Clear Light (1996), 3. The Essence of the Thing (1997), 4. A Stairway to Paradise (1999). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Madeleine St. John contains 4 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Madeleine St. John. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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