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 Year of the Tempest
Buy on Amazon1957
Raditzer
Buy on Amazon1961
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
Buy on Amazon1965
Race Rock
Buy on Amazon1969
The Seal Pool
Buy on Amazon1972
Far Tortuga
Buy on Amazon1975
Partisans
Buy on Amazon1987
In Paradise
Buy on Amazon2014
On the River Styx and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1989
The Peter Matthiessen Reader
Buy on Amazon2000
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Year of the Tempest (1957), 2. Raditzer (1961), 3. At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1965), 4. Race Rock (1969), 5. The Seal Pool (1972), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Peter Matthiessen contains 10 books. The series began in 1957 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Peter Matthiessen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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