Book Series · 4 Books

Eek! Books

In order from It Watches in the Dark to Terror from the Cave.

The Eek! series is a set of 4 chapter books by Jeff Strand, published between 2024 and 2026. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 220 pages.

It Watches in the Dark
Nightmare in the Backyard
Finders Keepers
It Watches in the Dark
Nightmare in the Backyard
Finders Keepers
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

It Watches in the Dark
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2024

It Watches in the Dark

By Jeff Strand

Twins stranded in a village must escape the eerie grip of a mysterious scarecrow.

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Summary: Twins Oliver and Trisha's canoe trip turns perilous when their father is injured. Stranded in a remote village, they find the townspeople eerily devoted to a scarecrow. Warned not to stay overnight, they face a chilling dilemma: escape before nightfall or risk being trapped forever. Can they outwit the scarecrow's mysterious hold and save their father?
In reading order

Eek! Series

4 books · Published 2024–2026

#3
Finders Keepers
#3 in Series
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Finders Keepers

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A summer scavenger hunt turns terrifying when quitting is no longer an option.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Eek! series?

There are 4 books in the Eek! series. It began with It Watches in the Dark in 2024, and the newest book, Terror from the Cave, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the Eek! books in?

Start with It Watches in the Dark and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Eek! books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Eek! to life.

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Jeff Strand

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