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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "A Grue of Ice" (1962) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Grue of Ice
1962
The River of Diamonds
1964
Scend of the Sea
1973
A Cleft of Stars
1973
The Watering Place of Good Peace
1974
A Bridge Of Magpies
1974
South Trap
1980
A Ravel of Waters
1982
The Unripe Gold
1983
Fireprint
1985
In Harm's Way
1986
Hold Down A Shadow
1989
A Hive of Dead Men
1991
A Daystar of Fear
1993
The Hollow Sea
2025
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