Lockwood & Co. Books in Order

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Set in a version of London plagued by a ghost epidemic, the Lockwood & Co. series follows a team of young ghosthunters who investigate supernatural phenomena. The group, led by 14-year-old Lucy Carlyle and her peers, works to destroy ghosts by locating the objects they are tied to, navigating both eerie hauntings and professional rivalries. The stories explore the social impact of the ghost crisis while focusing on the challenges of their ghosthunting missions.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Screaming Staircase

    The Screaming Staircase

    2013 · Jonathan Stroud

    A book follows three young operatives of a Psychic Detection Agency as they battle an epidemic of ghosts in London. The story is part of a series for…

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  2. Cover of The Whispering Skull

    The Whispering Skull

    2014 · Jonathan Stroud

    In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood & Co. has made little progress.…

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  3. Cover of The Hollow Boy

    The Hollow Boy

    2015 · Jonathan Stroud

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  4. Cover of The creeping shadow

    The creeping shadow

    2016 · Jonathan Stroud

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  5. Cover of The empty grave

    The empty grave

    2017 · Jonathan Stroud

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lockwood & Co. books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Screaming Staircase”. Start with “The Screaming Staircase.”

How many books are in the Lockwood & Co. series?

We list 5 books by Jonathan Stroud , published between 2013–2017.

Where can I buy the Lockwood & Co. books?

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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.