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
Sand in the Wind
Buy on Amazon1990
This Widowed Land
Buy on Amazon1993
Thin Moon and Cold Mist
Buy on Amazon1995
Children of the Dawnland (With: W. Michael Gear)
Buy on Amazon2003
Maze Master
Buy on Amazon2018
Cries from the Lost Island
Buy on Amazon2020
Fracture Event (With: W. Michael Gear)
Buy on Amazon2021
Buffalo Justice (With: W. Michael Gear)
Buy on Amazon2025
No Quarter
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Sand in the Wind (1990), 2. This Widowed Land (1993), 3. Thin Moon and Cold Mist (1995), 4. Children of the Dawnland (With: W. Michael Gear) (2003), 5. Maze Master (2018), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Kathleen O’Neal Gear contains 9 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Kathleen O’Neal Gear. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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