Cover of The Screaming Staircase
Cover of The Creeping Shadow
Series

Lockwood & Co.

2 books

Here are 2 books from the Lockwood & Co. series by Jonathan Stroud. Start with The Screaming Staircase (2013), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

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The Screaming Staircase

Jonathan Stroud

In a London plagued by spectral disturbances, a new Psychic Detective Agency is taking on the most terrifying cases. Young operatives Lucy, Lockwood, and George possess a rare gift for sensing and combating the restless dead, but their latest investigation plunges them into a chilling mystery. As they ascend the infamous Screaming Staircase, they uncover a conspiracy far more sinister than any ghost, forcing them to confront not only the supernatural but also the dark secrets of their own city. Jonathan Stroud masterfully blends suspense, wit, and a touch of the macabre in this thrilling supernatural adventure.

MysteryFantasyUrban Fantasy
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Cover of The Creeping Shadow

The Creeping Shadow

Jonathan Stroud

When a shocking crime threatens to expose dangerous secrets within London’s most powerful circles, Lockwood & Co. must pursue a case unlike any they have faced before. Their investigation draws them into a web of restless spirits, hidden motives, and supernatural forces that challenge both their courage and their fragile alliances. As Lucy, Lockwood, and their companions confront escalating danger, they must reckon with trust, loyalty, and the consequences of tampering with the unknown. Blending atmospheric suspense, sharp wit, and inventive paranormal world-building, this gripping installment delivers another thrilling adventure for fans of supernatural mystery.

MysteryDetective FictionSupernatural Horror