Book Series · 7 Books

Stranger Things Books

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

The Stranger Things series is a set of 7 chapter books by Gwenda Bond, published between 2019 and 2026. Written for ages 7–18, most books run about 320 pages.

Suspicious Minds
One Way or Another
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Runaway Max
Six (Graphic Novel)
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
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Paperback
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
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1805

Suspicious Minds

Chapter Book · 2019

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

#10

One Way or Another

Chapter Book · 2025

A new mystery in Hawkins threatens to trap Nancy forever.

Sale price
$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.

Sale price
$1049

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.

Series
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?

Sale price
$1139

Rebel Robin

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

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

Stranger Things, Season Three

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2026

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

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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 people who bring Stranger Things to life.

01

Gwenda Bond

Author
02

Caitlin Schneiderhan

Author
03

Adam Christopher

Author
04

Brenna Yovanoff

Author
05

Jody Houser

Author
06

Keith Champagne

Illustrator
07

Edgar Salazar

Illustrator
08

Marissa Louise

Illustrator
09

A. R. Capetta

Author

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