The Sword and Laser discussion

I am looking for a good standalone to read.
Suggestions please.

Have you read Tigana?

No I have not.

Dale wrote: "No I have not."

Most of Kay's earlier works are standalone. A Song for Arbonne is my favourite, there, but The Lions of Al-Rassan is also good.

David Eddings The Redemption of Althalus is a novel I enjoy. It's pretty typical quest fantasy, but it's a fun read (at least I thought it was fun).

Have you tried The Curse of Chalion? There are a couple other books in the world but they are not continuations of the story.

War for the Oaks

The Apocalypse Door

The Last Unicorn

Prepare to Die!

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

Silvana wrote: "The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison"

That book is so good! Easily one of my favorites that I've read this year so far.

That reminds me. City of Stairs was written as stand alone even though it has a sequel now

Sanderson has a couple true standalones (Elantris, Warbreaker) and you could read the first Mistborn as a standalone even though it's the first in a trilogy.

Chalion, mentioned above, is excellent and standalone. The other books in that world also really standalone (Hallowed Hunt, Paladin of Souls).

House of Shattered Wings is, so far, standalone. Not sure if she's planning other novels in that world. Again, Servant of the Underworld (Aztec magical murder mystery!) is the first in a trilogy but stands alone too.