The Haunted House Next Door
A boy moves to a new town and discovers his house is haunted by a ghost who loves to play tricks and cause trouble
Book Series · 27 Books
In order from The Haunted House Next Door to Beast Mode Unleashed.
A boy moves to a new town and discovers his house is haunted by a ghost who loves to play tricks and cause trouble
27 books · Published 2017–2025
A boy moves to a new town and discovers his house is haunted by a ghost who loves to play tricks and cause trouble
A boy and his friend solve a mystery involving a haunted bike track and a ghost who loves to fix things
A boy is forced to go to the beach with his friend's family, where they encounter mysterious creatures and a hidden treasure.
Two friends investigate a mysterious zookeeper who may be a zombie
Two friends investigate paranormal activity in their local library
Two friends uncover the truth behind their school's mysterious cafeteria and its unusual staff.
A boy and his friends investigate a mysterious snowman that comes to life and starts chasing them
A boy goes on a camping trip with his family and friends, where they tell scary stories and encounter supernatural events
Mummies vanish from a museum. Can the mystery be solved?
Two friends try to stop a dancing ghoul from ruining their school dance
Two friends visit an amusement park that is haunted by ghosts who are cutting in line and causing problems for the living visitors.
Two friends try to rescue a puppy from a dogcatcher who turns out to be a werewolf
A boy and his best friend navigate a series of strange events at their haunted school.
Two friends try to find a way to get ice cream when their favorite ice cream truck is on vacation, but things take a strange turn when a mysterious ice cream man appears
A new bubble gum turns into a biting blob menace.
Two friends visit an aquarium and discover a mysterious mermaid who is using her singing to control the minds of the grown-ups
Two friends try to retrieve a lost drone from a troll who demands they answer three riddles to cross a bridge
A school play turns terrifying when a demon takes the stage.
A slumber party turns eerie with haunted dolls lurking in the shadows.
A boy and his friend attend a town celebration that features clowns, but things take a strange turn when a ghost clown appears
Is the school principal a good witch or a hex-casting menace?
A fan's devotion turns eerie. Is he a superfan or a super phantom?
A haunted mannequin in a thrift store wants more than just your old clothes.
Nightmares become reality, and waking up is just the beginning.
A movie monster escapes the screen. Can the Ghost Patrol save the day?
A pet-sitting gig spirals into chaos when a toy poodle becomes a three-headed monster.
A school project tests a duo's teamwork amidst a brewing brainstorm.
There are 27 books in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series. It began with The Haunted House Next Door in 2017, and the newest book, Beast Mode Unleashed, was published in 2025.
Start with The Haunted House Next Door and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #27.
The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The authors and illustrators who bring Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol to life.
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