Standalone Novels Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone Novels books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Hound of Merin
Buy on Amazon1993
Ring of Swords
Buy on Amazon1993
The Semen Thief
Buy on Amazon1994
The Lovers
Buy on Amazon1994
The Small Black Box of Morality
Buy on Amazon1996
Feeding the Mother: A Hwarhath Religious Anecdote
Buy on Amazon1998
The Gauze Banner
Buy on Amazon1998
Dapple
Buy on Amazon1999
The Actors
Buy on Amazon1999
Origin Story
Buy on Amazon2000
The Garden
Buy on Amazon2004
The Woman Who Fooled Death Five Times
Buy on Amazon2012
Holmes Sherlock
Buy on Amazon2012
Hwarhath Stories: Transgressive Tales by Aliens
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone Novels series is publication order: 1. The Hound of Merin (1993), 2. Ring of Swords (1993), 3. The Semen Thief (1994), 4. The Lovers (1994), 5. The Small Black Box of Morality (1996), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone Novels series by Eleanor Arnason contains 14 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone Novels series is written by Eleanor Arnason. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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