Book Series · 2 Books

The Enemy Books

In order from The Enemy to The Dead.

The Enemy series is a set of 2 chapter books by Charlie Higson, published between 2009 and 2010. Written for ages 12–17, most books run about 450 pages.

The Enemy
The Dead
The Enemy
The Enemy
The Dead
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Enemy
Sale price
$1139
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2009

The Enemy

By Charlie Higson

Kids fight for survival in a monster-infested London.

440 pages· 98,706 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Summary: In a ravaged London, children under sixteen face a terrifying reality: adults have turned into flesh-eating monsters. Barricaded in a supermarket, their food dwindles. A mysterious traveler offers refuge at Buckingham Palace, sparking a perilous journey. But safety is elusive, as danger lurks both outside and within the palace walls. Will they survive the horrors that await? Discover unexpected twists and brave heroes in this gripping tale of survival.
In reading order

The Enemy Series

2 books · Published 2009–2010

#1
The Enemy
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1139

The Enemy

Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2009

Kids fight for survival in a monster-infested London.

#2
The Dead
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1600

The Dead

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2010

Kids fight for survival in a world where adults are deadly zombies.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Enemy series?

There are 2 books in the Enemy series. It began with The Enemy in 2009, and the newest book, The Dead, was published in 2010.

What order should you read the Enemy books in?

Start with The Enemy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Enemy books best for?

The series is best for ages 12–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Enemy book is the longest?

The Dead (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 111,638 words (450 pages).

Which Enemy book is the shortest?

The Enemy (Book #1) is the shortest at 98,706 words (440 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Enemy to life.

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Charlie Higson

Author

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