Books About Supernatural Detectives

The Best Supernatural Detectives Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural detectives? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Dire King
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Our 3 Favorite Books About Supernatural Detectives

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2017

The Dire King

By William Ritter · Book #4 in the Jackaby series

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

352 pages· 75,591 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 6,379 ratings
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Summary: In New Fiddleham, detective Jackaby and assistant Abigail face an evil king blending magic and technology, threatening both worlds. As undead rise and tensions mount, they must solve the mystery of a world-rending tear. Meanwhile, Abigail's romance with a shape-shifting detective deepens, and Jackaby confronts his feelings for a ghostly lady. Can they stop the impending doom before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2016

Ghostly Echoes

Book #3 in the Jackaby series

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

352 pages· 72,384 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 8,711 ratings
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Summary: Abigail Rook and her peculiar employer, R.F. Jackaby, are on a chilling quest to solve the decade-old murder of their ghostly tenant, Jenny Cavanaugh. As they search for Jenny's missing fiancé, a new murder eerily echoes the past. Racing against time, Abigail delves into a world of fantasy and folklore, uncovering dark secrets and facing a formidable enemy. Will she unravel the mystery before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014

Jackaby

By William Ritter · Book #1 in the Jackaby series

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

310 pages· 66,512 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 32,746 ratings
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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.
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