Book Series · 4 Books

Jackaby Books

In order from Jackaby to The Dire King.

The Jackaby series is a set of 4 chapter books by William Ritter, published between 2014 and 2017. Written for ages 12–18, most books run about 350 pages.

Jackaby
Beastly Bones
Ghostly Echoes
The Dire King
Jackaby
About the series

What's Jackaby About?

Four supernatural historical mysteries narrated by Abigail Rook as she investigates impossible crimes with eccentric detective R. F. Jackaby.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Jackaby
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014

Jackaby

By William Ritter

A detective and his assistant hunt a supernatural killer in 1892 New England.

310 pages· 66,512 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: In 1892 New England, Abigail Rook, seeking work, joins R.F. Jackaby, a detective of the unexplained. Her first case involves a serial killer, but Jackaby suspects a supernatural culprit. As they delve deeper, Abigail is torn between Jackaby's insights and the enigmatic policeman, Charlie. Is Charlie an ally or does he hide a sinister secret? The stakes rise as they confront forces beyond the ordinary.
In reading order

Jackaby Series

4 books · Published 2014–2017

#1
Jackaby
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

Jackaby

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014

A detective and his assistant hunt a supernatural killer in 1892 New England.

#2
Beastly Bones
#2 in Series
Sale price
$958

Beastly Bones

Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2015

A detective duo hunts a thief, a monster, and a murderer in a supernatural mystery.

#3
Ghostly Echoes
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1795

Ghostly Echoes

Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2016

A ghost's murder resurfaces, leading detectives into a deadly, mythical underworld.

#4
The Dire King
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1795

The Dire King

Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2017

A supernatural detective duo battles an evil king threatening both worlds with magic and technology.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2023

Rook
0

Rook

Chapter Book · 2023

No book description provided.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Jackaby series?

There are 4 books in the Jackaby series. It began with Jackaby in 2014, and the newest book, The Dire King, was published in 2017.

What order should you read the Jackaby books in?

Start with Jackaby and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Jackaby books best for?

The series is best for ages 12–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Jackaby book is the longest?

The Dire King (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 75,591 words (352 pages).

Which Jackaby book is the shortest?

Beastly Bones (Book #2) is the shortest at 64,576 words (320 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Jackaby to life.

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William Ritter

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