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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The Star Magicians" (1966) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Star Magicians
1966
The Flame of Iridar
1967
Tower at the Edge of Time
1968
Tower of the Medusa
1969
Lost World of Time
1969
The Black Star
1973
Time War
1974
Tara of the Twilight
1979
Found Wanting
1985
Beyond the Gates of Dream
1969
Lost Worlds
1980
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