Book Series · 5 Books

Lockwood & Co. Books

In order from The Screaming Staircase to The Empty Grave.

The Lockwood & Co. series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jonathan Stroud, published between 2013 and 2017. Written for ages 9–14, most books run about 420 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2013

The Screaming Staircase

By Jonathan Stroud

Young ghost hunters face deadly spirits in a haunted mansion. Can they survive the Screaming Staircase?

390 pages

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Paperback

Summary: In a ghost-infested London, only the young can combat the supernatural. Lucy Carlyle joins Anthony Lockwood's agency, Lockwood & Co., to tackle the city's spectral threats. After a mission goes awry, they must confront the horrors of Combe Carey Hall, infamous for its Screaming Staircase and Red Room. As they delve deeper, the stakes rise. Will they unravel the mysteries within or become the next victims? With danger lurking at every turn, survival is uncertain. Dive into a world of suspense, humor, and chilling encounters in this thrilling adventure.

In reading order

Lockwood & Co. Series

5 books · Published 2013–2017

#1 in Series

Sale price

$958

The Screaming Staircase

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2013

Young ghost hunters face deadly spirits in a haunted mansion. Can they survive the Screaming Staircase?

#2 in Series

Sale price

$958

The Whispering Skull

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

A ghost-hunting team races to recover a dangerous relic before rivals do.

#3 in Series

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$958

The Hollow Boy

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

Ghost hunters face assassins and hauntings amid rising tensions.

#4 in Series

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$858

The Creeping Shadow

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

A ghost-hunting team faces betrayal and manipulation in their quest to stop a legendary threat.

#5 in Series

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$858

The Empty Grave

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

Ghost hunters face spectral foes and hidden truths in a perilous mission.

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Common Questions

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

There are 5 books in the Lockwood & Co. series. It began with The Screaming Staircase in 2013, and the newest book, The Empty Grave, was published in 2017.