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
Jonathan Troy
Buy on Amazon1954
The Brave Cowboy
Buy on Amazon1956
Fire on the Mountain
Buy on Amazon1962
Black Sun
Buy on Amazon1971
The Monkey Wrench Gang
Buy on Amazon1975
Good News
Buy on Amazon1980
The Fool's Progress
Buy on Amazon1988
Hayduke Lives!
Buy on Amazon1990
Slumgullion Stew
Buy on Amazon1984
The Best of Edward Abbey
Buy on Amazon1988
Earth Apples
Buy on Amazon1994
The Serpents of Paradise
Buy on Amazon1995
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Jonathan Troy (1954), 2. The Brave Cowboy (1956), 3. Fire on the Mountain (1962), 4. Black Sun (1971), 5. The Monkey Wrench Gang (1975), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Edward Abbey contains 12 books. The series began in 1954 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Edward Abbey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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