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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 "The Moon Marriage" (1967) and follow publication order through all 20 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Moon Marriage
1967
Dragonscale
1969
Forest of Fear
1969
Tamlane
1970
Rakehell
1970
Bitter Bride-Bed
1971
Wild Boar Wood
1972
Lost Lotus
1972
Amberwood
1973
The Singing Swans
1975
Valley Of The Tall Chimneys
1975
Last Act (With: Joanne Marshall)
1976
Sable Hunter
1977
Judith Lammeter
1977
Cardigan Square
1977
The Peacock Bed (With: Joanne Marshall)
1978
Wildford's Daughter
1978
Grey Ghyll
1979
Moonbranches
1986
Coffin Bell Two
2019
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