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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 "Hermes 3000" (1972) and follow publication order through all 25 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Hermes 3000
1972
The Fan Man
1974
Nightbook
1974
Doctor Rat
1976
Fata Morgana
1977
Jack in the Box / Book of Love
1980
Christmas at Fontaine's
1982
Queen of Swords
1983
Great World Circus
1983
Superman III
1983
Seduction in Berlin
1985
The Exile
1987
The Midnight Examiner
1989
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1992
The Game of Thirty
1994
The Bear Went Over the Mountain
1996
The Amphora Project
2005
Swimmer in the Secret Sea
1975
Dream of Dark Harbor
1979
Elephant Bangs Train
1969
The Oldest Man And Other Timeless Stories
1971
Jewel of the Moon
1985
Hearts of Wood: and Other Timeless Tales
1986
The Hot Jazz Trio
1989
Tales from the Empty Notebook / The Empty Notebook
1995
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