Book Series · 3 Books

The Last Resort Books

In order from The Last Resort to Ghost Light.

The Last Resort
The Claiming
Ghost Light
The Last Resort
The Claiming
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Last Resort
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$1697
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Last Resort

By Erin Entrada Kelly

A girl must solve her grandfather's murder in a haunted inn bridging the living and the dead.

240 pages· 43,374 words· Est. 6 hour read
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Lila's summer plans are upended when her estranged Grandpa Clem dies, leaving her at his eerie Victorian inn. As strange occurrences unfold, Lila discovers the inn is a portal for ghosts. With her brother Caleb and neighbor Teddy, she must solve her grandfather's murder and prevent malevolent spirits from crossing into the living world. Can Lila, determined to be less dramatic, uncover the truth and save both realms?
In reading order

The Last Resort Series

3 books · Published 2025–2026

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1697

The Last Resort

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A girl must solve her grandfather's murder in a haunted inn bridging the living and the dead.

#2
Sale price
$1697

The Claiming

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A boy's secret and a flickering friend lead to a battle against dark forces.

#3
Sale price
$1697

Ghost Light

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A ghost must stop an evil spirit from causing deadly disasters across time.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Last Resort series?

There are 3 books in the Last Resort series. It began with The Last Resort in 2025, and the newest book, Ghost Light, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the Last Resort books in?

Start with The Last Resort and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Last Resort books best for?

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

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Last Resort to life.

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Erin Entrada Kelly

Author
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Jasmine Warga

Author

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