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Peter Lerangis

2 series 8 books in order

Peter Duncan Lerangis, born in 1955 in Brooklyn, New York, is an American author who writes children's and young adult fiction. He is best known for creating the Seven Wonders series and contributing to the 39 Clues series. Lerangis has also worked as a ghostwriter, with some of his works published under the name A. L. Singer. His writing focuses on adventure and mystery, appealing to younger readers.

Born
1955
Known for
The 39 Clues, Watchers

Series by Peter Lerangis

The 39 Clues

12 books in order · 2008–2012

  1. Cover of One False Note

    One False Note

    2008 · Gordon Korman

    A police report details a break-in at an elite hotel, where a million dollars or a clue is missing. The suspects involved appear to be Amy and Dan. A…

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  2. Cover of The Maze of Bones

    The Maze of Bones

    2008 · Rick Riordan

    Minutes before she died, Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her descendants an impossible choice: one million dollars or a clue. Grace was the…

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  3. Beyond the Grave

    2009 · Jude Watson

    Beyond the Grave is the fourth book in The 39 Clues series, written by Jude Watson and published on June 2, 2009. The story follows Amy and Dan…

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    In Too Deep

    2009 · Jude Watson

    Book 6 in the 39 Clues series explores the possibility that Amy and Dan's greatest enemy might be someone they trust. The novel follows 14-year-old…

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    The Black Circle

    2009 · Patrick Carman

    The Black Circle is the fifth book in The 39 Clues series, written by Patrick Carman. It was published on August 11, 2009, and was chosen as a book…

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  6. Cover of The Sword Thief

    The Sword Thief

    2009 · Peter Lerangis

    The Sword Thief is the third book in The 39 Clues series. It was written by Peter Lerangis and published by Scholastic on March 3, 2009. The story…

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  7. Cover of Into the Gauntlet

    Into the Gauntlet

    2010 · Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Amy and Dan Cahill have spent the series uncovering history's greatest mysteries and their family's dangerous secrets. In the final book, they face…

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  8. Cover of Storm Warning

    Storm Warning

    2010 · Linda Sue Park

    The shadow of the man in black has followed fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother Dan on their worldwide search for 39 Clues that lead…

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  9. Cover of The Emperor's Code

    The Emperor's Code

    2010 · Gordon Korman

    In this novel by Gordon Korman, Amy and Dan are separated while trying to retrieve a clue guarded by thousands of soldiers, and worry they cannot…

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  10. Cover of The Viper's Nest

    The Viper's Nest

    2010 · Peter Lerangis

    Amy and Dan Cahill are on a search for 39 clues. In this book they receive a mysterious envelope leading to many dangers and secrets they are…

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Watchers

5 books in order · 1998–1999

  1. Cover of Last stop

    Last stop

    1998 · Peter Lerangis

    David Moore possesses the seeing powers of the Watchers, allowing him to perceive things invisible to others. He glimpses his father in the phantom…

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  2. Rewind

    1998 · Peter Lerangis

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  3. Cover of War

    War

    1999 · Peter Lerangis

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  4. Island

    1999 · Peter Lerangis

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  5. Lab 6

    1999 · Peter Lerangis

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Peter Lerangis written?

We list 8 books by Peter Lerangis across 2 series, published between 1998–2012 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Peter Lerangis's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Dead of Night.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.