





Locke & Key
6 books
The Locke & Key series by Joe Hill has 6 books. Start with Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft (2008), then read the rest in the order below.
Locke & Key reading order

Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
Joe Hill
Following a family tragedy, the Locke children return to their ancestral home, a sprawling estate filled with secrets and an unsettling atmosphere. As they navigate their grief and the mysteries of Keyhouse, the youngest son, Bode, discovers a collection of magical keys that unlock extraordinary powers and hidden wonders. However, these enchanted objects also awaken ancient evils, forcing the Locke siblings to confront a darkness that threatens to consume them and their family's legacy. This gripping tale masterfully blends dark fantasy, suspense, and the enduring bonds of family, inviting readers into a world where not all doors should be opened.

Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games
Joe Hill
The Locke children's lives are irrevocably changed when they discover a collection of magical keys, each possessing extraordinary power. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of their ancestral home, they uncover abilities that could help them overcome their deepest fears and master any skill. However, these incredible powers also attract the attention of a dangerous entity determined to exploit the keys for its own sinister purposes. The family must confront their past traumas and fight to protect these ancient artifacts before they fall into the wrong hands.

Locke & Key, Vol. 3: Crown of Shadows
Joe Hill
In the chilling third installment of the acclaimed Locke & Key series, the darkness truly closes in on Keyhouse. As Dodge relentlessly pursues the key to the black door, he amasses an army of shadows, turning the very night into a formidable enemy. The Locke children find themselves in a desperate, isolated battle against overwhelming odds, facing a threat that shatters one of their own beyond repair. Joe Hill masterfully blends dark fantasy and wonder in this Eisner Award-winning tale of courage against encroaching evil.

Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom
Joe Hill
In the latest installment of this Eisner Award-winning series, the Locke children find themselves facing escalating threats as their quest for magical keys continues. As they uncover more of their ancestral home's secrets, they must also confront the persistent danger posed by Lucas "Dodge" Caravaggio, whose obsession with the key to the black door drives the narrative forward. This volume introduces new enchantments and lingering specters, testing the bonds of family and the resilience of innocence. Joe Hill masterfully blends dark fantasy with profound emotional depth, forging a story of courage and loss that will captivate readers.

Locke & Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks
Joe Hill
The Locke family's ancestral home, Keyhouse, holds not only magical keys with extraordinary powers but also a dark secret tied to the Revolutionary War. As the malevolent entity known as Dodge closes in on the Omega Key, threatening to unleash hell upon the world, the Lockes discover a key that unlocks the past. This revelation forces them to confront their family's legacy and the true history of the whispering steel, as they race against time to close the Black Door before it's too late.

Locke & Key, Vol. 6: Alpha & Omega
Joe Hill
The epic conclusion to Joe Hill's acclaimed Eisner-winning graphic novel series reaches its devastating climax as the malevolent Lucas "Dodge" Caravaggio finally obtains the key to the Black Door, the gateway to unimaginable darkness. Disguised as young Bode Locke, Dodge descends into the Drowning Cave with the intention of unleashing the demons imprisoned behind the door for generations. Tyler, Kinsey, Scot, Nina, Rufus, and their allies must make their final stand in the caverns beneath Keyhouse, where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. In this thrilling confrontation between decency and pure evil, the true cost of the magical keys and the secrets they protect is finally revealed. Hill masterfully brings his dark fantasy saga to a powerful conclusion, delivering the ultimate test for those who have fought so long to keep the darkness at bay.