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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 "Phoenix Extravagant" (2020) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Phoenix Extravagant
2020
Thor: Metal Gods (With: Brian Keene,Jay Edidin,Aaron Stewart-Ahn)
2024
A Vector Alphabet of Interstellar Travel
2011
Effigy Nights
2013
Conservation of Shadows
2013
Combustion Hour
2014
The Fox's Tower and Other Tales
2015
Variations on an Apple
2015
Extracurricular Activities
2017
The Mermaid Astronaut
2020
The Candlevine Gardener and Other Stories
2020
Beyond the Dragon's Gate
2020
Counting Casualties
2023
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