Book Series · 2 Books

Demon Slayer Books

In order from The Locket to Murder of Crows.

The Demon Slayer series is a set of 2 picture books by Dax Varley, published between 2016 and 2017. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 50 pages.

The Locket
Murder of Crows
The Locket
The Locket
Murder of Crows
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Locket
Sale price
$3115
Book #3 · Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Locket

By Dax Varley, Jon Proctor (Illustrator)

A substitute teacher holds the key to Max's missing mom. Can he uncover the truth?

48 pages· 1,210 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Library Binding
Summary: Max's world turns upside down when a mysterious substitute teacher arrives, wearing a necklace with his missing mother's hair. Desperate for answers, Max must confront the possibility that this teacher is linked to the demons who took his mom. As he delves deeper, Max faces a chilling challenge: can he get the truth from a demon and find his mother before it's too late? With seven redheaded women already missing, the stakes have never been higher. Will Max unravel the mystery, or will he become the next victim?
In reading order

Demon Slayer Series

2 books · Published 2016–2017

#3
#3 in Series
Sale price
$3115

The Locket

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A substitute teacher holds the key to Max's missing mom. Can he uncover the truth?

#7
Sale price
$3386

Murder of Crows

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A boy's search for his mom leads to unexpected dangers at an abandoned gas station.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Demon Slayer series?

There are 2 books in the Demon Slayer series. It began with The Locket in 2016, and the newest book, Murder of Crows, was published in 2017.

What order should you read the Demon Slayer books in?

Start with The Locket and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Demon Slayer books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Demon Slayer book is the longest?

The Locket (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 1,210 words (48 pages).

Which Demon Slayer book is the shortest?

Murder of Crows (Book #7) is the shortest at 1,116 words (48 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Demon Slayer to life.

01

Dax Varley

Author
02

Jon Proctor

Illustrator

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