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 Star Magicians
Buy on Amazon1966
The Flame of Iridar
Buy on Amazon1967
Tower at the Edge of Time
Buy on Amazon1968
Tower of the Medusa
Buy on Amazon1969
Lost World of Time
Buy on Amazon1969
The Black Star
Buy on Amazon1973
Time War
Buy on Amazon1974
Tara of the Twilight
Buy on Amazon1979
Found Wanting
Buy on Amazon1985
Beyond the Gates of Dream
Buy on Amazon1969
Lost Worlds
Buy on Amazon1980
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Star Magicians (1966), 2. The Flame of Iridar (1967), 3. Tower at the Edge of Time (1968), 4. Tower of the Medusa (1969), 5. Lost World of Time (1969), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Lin Carter contains 11 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Lin Carter. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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