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
Ferry Rocket
Buy on Amazon1954
The Uncertain Midnight / Deadly Image
Buy on Amazon1958
Seed of Light
Buy on Amazon1959
Transit
Buy on Amazon1964
All Fools' Day
Buy on Amazon1966
A Far Sunset
Buy on Amazon1967
Five To Twelve
Buy on Amazon1968
Sea-Horse in the Sky
Buy on Amazon1969
The Last Continent
Buy on Amazon1969
Kronk / Son of Kronk
Buy on Amazon1970
The Overman Culture
Buy on Amazon1971
Who Needs Men? / Gender Genocide
Buy on Amazon1972
The Cloud Walker
Buy on Amazon1973
The Tenth Planet
Buy on Amazon1973
Prisoner of Fire
Buy on Amazon1974
The Slaves of Heaven
Buy on Amazon1974
Merry Christmas Ms Minerva
Buy on Amazon1978
Tomorrow's Gift
Buy on Amazon1958
Voices in the Dark
Buy on Amazon1960
Wish Goes to Slumberland
Buy on Amazon1960
Tomorrow Came
Buy on Amazon1963
News From Elsewhere
Buy on Amazon1969
The Square Root Of Tomorrow
Buy on Amazon1970
Unborn Tomorrow
Buy on Amazon1971
Double Phoenix
Buy on Amazon1971
Jupiter Laughs and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1979
A World of Difference
Buy on Amazon1980
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ferry Rocket (1954), 2. The Uncertain Midnight / Deadly Image (1958), 3. Seed of Light (1959), 4. Transit (1964), 5. All Fools' Day (1966), and 22 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Edmund Cooper contains 27 books. The series began in 1954 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Edmund Cooper. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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