Book Series · 7 Books

Stranger Things Books

In order from Suspicious Minds to Stranger Things, Season Three.

Suspicious Minds
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Runaway Max
Six (Graphic Novel)
Rebel Robin
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Suspicious Minds
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$1805
Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2019

Suspicious Minds

By Gwenda Bond

A secret experiment in Hawkins hides a mind-bending conspiracy.

336 pages· 83,774 words
$19.00Save 5%
Summary: In 1969, college student Terry Ives joins a mysterious government experiment in Hawkins, Indiana. As she delves deeper into the MKULTRA project, she uncovers a conspiracy led by the enigmatic Dr. Brenner. With the help of fellow test subjects, Terry must navigate a new kind of war where the human mind is the ultimate battleground. Can she unravel the secrets hidden within the lab's walls before it's too late?
In reading order

Stranger Things Series

7 books · Published 2019–2026

#1

Suspicious Minds

Chapter Book · 2019

A secret experiment in Hawkins hides a mind-bending conspiracy.

Darkness on the Edge of Town
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$1710

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Chapter Book · 2019

A detective's past resurfaces, revealing secrets and a dangerous case in 1977 New York.

Runaway Max

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2019

A new town, a bully brother, and lurking monsters—Max must navigate it all with grit and sass.

Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1899

Six (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · 2019

A girl with visions seeks escape from a sinister lab. What price will freedom demand?

Rebel Robin
Sale price
$1139

Rebel Robin

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

Robin plans an escape from Hawkins to find her true self.

#10
One Way or Another
Sale price
$2850

One Way or Another

Chapter Book · 2025

A new mystery in Hawkins threatens to trap Nancy forever.

Stranger Things, Season Three

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2026

Kids uncover supernatural forces and a Soviet experiment in 1980s Hawkins.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Stranger Things series?

There are 7 books in the Stranger Things series. It began with Suspicious Minds in 2019, and the newest book, Stranger Things, Season Three, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the Stranger Things books in?

Start with Suspicious Minds and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Stranger Things books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Stranger Things to life.

01

Gwenda Bond

Author
02

Adam Christopher

Author
03

Brenna Yovanoff

Author
04

Jody Houser

Author
05

A. R. Capetta

Author
06

Caitlin Schneiderhan

Author
07

Keith Champagne

Illustrator
08

Edgar Salazar

Illustrator
09

Marissa Louise

Illustrator

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