Book Series · 2 Books

Dead Good Detectives Books

In order from Dead Good Detectives to Ghost Rescue.

The Dead Good Detectives series is a set of 2 chapter books by Jenny McLachlan, published between 2022 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 380 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1899

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Dead Good Detectives

By Jenny McLachlan, Chloe Dominique (Illustrator)

A ghostly pirate seeks lost treasure, but sinister forces lurk.

368 pages

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Hardcover

Summary: Sid and Zen's graveyard games turn real when they free Bones, a ghostly pirate seeking his lost treasure. With only a spectral map, they embark on a quest, shadowed by Old Scratch, a menacing specter. Can they outwit the eerie forces and help Bones find peace, or will darker threats emerge?

Ages 7–10Junior Chapter Book Club

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Two hardcover chapter books a month for readers ready for longer stories, with coordinated spines for a beautiful shelf.

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In reading order

Dead Good Detectives Series

2 books · Published 2022–2025

#1 in Series

Sale price

$1899

Dead Good Detectives

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A ghostly pirate seeks lost treasure, but sinister forces lurk.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1899

Ghost Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Two friends race to free trapped ghosts before they fade away for good.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Dead Good Detectives series?

There are 2 books in the Dead Good Detectives series. It began with Dead Good Detectives in 2022, and the newest book, Ghost Rescue, was published in 2025.