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
Black Gold, Red Death
Buy on Amazon1983
Mercy
Buy on Amazon1990
An Absence of Light
Buy on Amazon1994
Requiem For a Glass Heart
Buy on Amazon1996
The Color of Night
Buy on Amazon1999
Animosity
Buy on Amazon2001
The Rules of Silence
Buy on Amazon2003
The Face of the Assassin
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Black Gold, Red Death (1983), 2. Mercy (1990), 3. An Absence of Light (1994), 4. Requiem For a Glass Heart (1996), 5. The Color of Night (1999), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by David L. Lindsey contains 8 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by David L. Lindsey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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