Book Series · 4 Books

Barnaby Grimes Books

In order from Curse of the Night Wolf to Phantom of Blood Alley.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$948

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2007

Curse of the Night Wolf

By Paul Stewart

A messenger uncovers a sinister link between mysterious tonics and monstrous beasts in the city.

224 pages

Summary: Barnaby Grimes, a Victorian messenger, navigates the city's rooftops, uncovering a dark mystery. After a brutal encounter with a monstrous dog, he delves into a world of dubious doctors, strange tonics, and missing friends. As Barnaby investigates, he questions the true nature of Dr. Cadwallader's remedies and their connection to the beasts prowling the night. With his friend Benjamin missing, Barnaby must unravel the truth before it's too late. Can he solve the mystery and save his friend, or will he become the next victim of the city's lurking horrors?

The complete set

Barnaby Grimes Series

4 books · Published 2007–2010

Sale price

$948

Curse of the Night Wolf

Chapter Book · 2007

A messenger uncovers a sinister link between mysterious tonics and monstrous beasts in the city.

Sale price

$901

Legion of the Dead

Chapter Book · 2007

A rooftop adventurer hears eerie bells in a graveyard, hinting at a zombie uprising.

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$699

Return of the Emerald Skull

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A mysterious parcel leads to a cursed school. Who will survive?

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$1581

Phantom of Blood Alley

Chapter Book · 2010

A rooftop adventurer faces supernatural horrors and a vanishing chemist.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Barnaby Grimes series?

There are 4 books in the Barnaby Grimes series. It began with Curse of the Night Wolf in 2007, and the newest book, Phantom of Blood Alley, was published in 2010.