What Is The Correct Order To Read The Lockwood And Co Books?
Caught up in this ghost-hunting YA series after the Netflix show, but now the original book sequence is confusing me. Is it chronological or a prequel situation?
2026-07-31 18:47:43
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I have all five lined up on my e-reader. The perfect binge. There's something satisfying about a series with a clear beginning, middle, and end. No spin-offs, no extended universe (yet). Just a tight, five-book arc. Cherish that. Read them in the order the author wrote them, and you'll get the complete story he wanted to tell.
2026-08-01 22:15:28
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I lent my friend 'The Hollow Boy' first by accident, thinking it was the first book. She was so confused but said the writing was good enough that she went back and got the first two. She confirmed it's much better in order. The early books establish the rules of the world so the later complexities make sense. So learn from my mistake: give them 'The Screaming Staircase' first.
2026-08-02 17:31:33
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TateDay
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Oh! Don't forget the comics. Well, the graphic novel adaptation of 'The Screaming Staircase' exists. It's a cool companion, but it's just a visual retelling of the first book. It doesn't change the order. Read the prose novels first, then check out the graphic novel if you're a fan of the art style. It doesn't add new story, so it won't affect your understanding of the sequence.
2026-08-04 04:10:16
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RenMoreno
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It's not just the plot order; it's the technological and tactical evolution. In book 1, they're using basic rapiers and salt bombs. By the later books, they're dealing with spectral conspiracy theories and much more complex hauntings. Their equipment and strategies get more advanced. Reading in order lets you see that progression logically. It makes the world feel lived-in and responsive. Jumping around would make the gear and ghost-lore feel disjointed.
2026-08-04 20:05:58
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HankShaw
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Publication order is your safest bet, but there's a tiny bit of nuance. The main five novels are the essential arc. However, if you're a completionist, seek out the short stories. 'The Dagger in the Desk' is an official e-book that slots in after book three. Some free online shorts, like 'The Scream' and 'The Glove', are fun but not crucial to the plot. They're more like bonus content for after you're already invested.
I'd recommend ignoring any 'chronological order' suggestions that mix shorts in between early chapters—it disrupts the pacing Stroud intended. Just read the five core books back-to-back; they're addictive enough that you'll blaze through them anyway.
2026-08-05 20:30:00
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What about the short story 'The Dagger in the Desk'? It's set between books one and two. It's a fun, contained case. If you're a purist, read it after 'The Screaming Staircase'. But it's not required. The main arc is entirely in the five novels. My two cents: read the five main books in order first. If you finish and are desperate for more, then read the short stories. They're like deleted scenes— enjoyable, but not part of the essential plot. So, priority is 1-2-3-4-5.
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