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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 Enchanted Duplicator (With: Walt Willis)" (1954) and follow publication order through all 21 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Enchanted Duplicator (With: Walt Willis)
1954
Night Walk
1967
The Two Timers
1968
The Palace of Eternity
1969
One Million Tomorrows
1970
The Shadow Of Heaven
1970
Ground Zero Man/The Peace Machine
1971
Other Days, Other Eyes
1972
A Wreath of Stars
1976
Medusa's Children
1977
Ship of Strangers
1978
Vertigo/Terminal Velocity
1978
Dagger Of The Mind
1979
The Ceres Solution
1981
Fire Pattern
1984
Killer Planet
1992
Tomorrow Lies In Ambush
1973
Cosmic Kaleidoscope
1976
Galactic Tours
1981
Better Mantrap
1982
Dark Night in Toyland
1989
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