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ⓘ About Brad Strickland
Brad Strickland is a renowned American writer of science fiction and fantasy novels. He is particularly popular for writing a number of book series and standalone novels of speculative fiction. Some of the most popular series written by him include Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, Thaumia, Pirate Hunter, Grimoire, Wishbone, Academy, etc. Author Strickland was known for his collaborations with a number of fellow authors such as John Bellairs, Barbara Strickland, Thomas E Fuller, and a few others as well. All of his books have been released under the name of Brad Strickland except one book, which was published under the pen name of Will Bradley.
All Book Series by Brad Strickland
The Ghost Finds a Body
Book 6 of 10 · published 2003 Co-authored · Thomas E. Fuller
Merian C Cooper's King Kong
Book 9 of 10 · published 2005 Co-authored · Joe DeVito
The Dancer in the Dark
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2011 Co-authored · Thomas E. Fuller
Wishing on a Star
Single-title series · published 2013 Co-authored · Carolyn Carroll
Hunchdog of Notre Dame
Book 2 of 21 · published 1997 Anthology · Michael Jan Friedman,Rick Duffield
The Mutt in the Iron Muzzle
Book 3 of 21 · published 1997 Anthology · Michael Jan Friedman
Dog Overboard!
Book 11 of 21 · published 1998 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Vivian Sathre
A Pup in King Arthur's Court
Book 12 of 21 · published 1998 Anthology · Joanne Barkan
Moby Dog
Book 13 of 21 · published 1998 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog
Book 15 of 21 · published 1998 Anthology · Carla Jablonski,Nancy Butcher
The Last of the Breed
Book 16 of 21 · published 1999 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele
Digging to the Center of the Earth
Book 17 of 21 · published 1999 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Michael Anthony Steele
Huckleberry Dog
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 2000 Anthology · Alexander Steele
Letters from Atlantis
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1990 Anthology · Robert Silverberg
Born of Elven Blood
Book 5 of 6 · published 1994 Anthology · Kevin J. Anderson,John Gregory Betancourt
Monet's Ghost
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 1997 Anthology · Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Static
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2006 Anthology · D.J. MacHale,Stan Rogow,Walter Sorrells
The Seven
Book 2 of 8 · published 2006 Anthology · John Vornholt,D.J. MacHale,Stan Rogow
The Return
Book 3 of 8 · published 2006 Anthology · John Vornholt,D.J. MacHale,Stan Rogow
Ten Rules
Book 5 of 8 · published 2006 Anthology · D.J. MacHale,Stan Rogow,Walter Sorrells
Scratch
Book 6 of 8 · published 2006 Anthology · D.J. MacHale,Stan Rogow,Walter Sorrells
On Fire
Book 7 of 8 · published 2007 Anthology · D.J. MacHale,Stan Rogow,Walter Sorrells
Survival
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2007 Anthology · D.J. MacHale,Stan Rogow,Walter Sorrells
The Curse of the Blue Figurine
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1983 Anthology · Edward Gorey
The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt
Book 2 of 13 · published 1983 Anthology · Edward Gorey
The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull
Book 3 of 13 · published 1984 Anthology · Edward Gorey
The Revenge of the Wizard's Ghost
Book 4 of 13 · published 1985 Anthology · John Bellairs
The Eyes of the Killer Robot
Book 5 of 13 · published 1986 Anthology · Edward Gorey
The Secret of the Underground Room
Book 8 of 13 · published 1990 Anthology · John Bellairs
The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie
Book 9 of 13 · published 1994 Co-authored · Edward Gorey,John Bellairs
The Hand of the Necromancer
Book 10 of 13 · published 1996 Co-authored · Edward Gorey,John Bellairs
The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder
Book 11 of 13 · published 1997 Co-authored · Edward Gorey,John Bellairs
The Wrath of the Grinning Ghost
Book 12 of 13 · published 1999 Co-authored · Edward Gorey,John Bellairs
The Stone, the Cipher, and the Shadows
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2022
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 1973 Anthology · Edward Gorey,John Bellairs
The Figure in the Shadows
Book 2 of 12 · published 1975 Anthology · John Bellairs
The Letter, the Witch and the Ring
Book 3 of 12 · published 1976 Anthology · John Bellairs
The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder
Book 4 of 12 · published 1993 Anthology · John Bellairs
The Ghost in the Mirror
Book 5 of 12 · published 1993 Anthology · Edward Gorey,John Bellairs
The Doom of the Haunted Opera
Book 6 of 12 · published 1995 Anthology · Edward Gorey,John Bellairs
The Specter from the Magician's Museum
Book 7 of 12 · published 1998 Anthology · Edward Gorey
The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge
Book 8 of 12 · published 2000 Anthology · Edward Gorey
The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2008
Salem Goes to Rome
Book 2 of 15 · published 1998 Anthology · Mark Dubowski,Cathy East Dubowski
Dog Day Afternoon
Book 5 of 15 · published 1999 Anthology · Diana G. Gallagher,Mark Dubowski
The King of Cats
Book 7 of 15 · published 1999 Anthology · Mark Dubowski,Jim Durk
Kitty Cornered
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2000 Anthology · David Cody Weiss,Bobbi J.G. Weiss
Trapped in Time
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 1998 Anthology · Ted Pedersen
Worf's First Adventure
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 1993 Anthology · Peter David
Mystery of the Missing Crew
Book 6 of 14 · published 1995 Anthology · Michael Jan Friedman
Secret of the Lizard People
Book 7 of 14 · published 1995 Anthology · Michael Jan Friedman
The Haunted Starship
Book 13 of 14 · published 1997 Anthology · Brad Ferguson,Kathi Ferguson
Deceptions
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 1998 Anthology · Bobbi J.G. Weiss
Cadet Kirk
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1996 Anthology · Diane Carey
The Haunted Clubhouse
Book 2 of 18 · published 1997 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Caroline Leavitt
Case of the Unsolved Case
Book 3 of 18 · published 1998 Anthology · Alexander Steele
Case of the On-Line Alien
Book 5 of 18 · published 1998 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele
Forgotten Heroes
Book 9 of 18 · published 1998 Anthology · Kevin Ryan,Kathryn Yingling,Michael Anthony Steele
Tale of the Missing Mascot
Book 10 of 18 · published 1998 Anthology · Alexander Steele
The Maltese Dog
Book 13 of 18 · published 1998 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Anne Capeci
The Stolen Trophy
Book 14 of 18 · published 1998 Anthology · Michael Jan Friedman
Stage Invader
Book 15 of 18 · published 1999 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Vivian Sathre
The Sirian Conspiracy
Book 16 of 18 · published 1999 Anthology · Paul Kupperberg,Michael Jan Friedman
Case of the Cyber-Hacker
Book 17 of 18 · published 2000 Anthology · Anne Capeci
Case of the Breaking Story
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2000 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Book 3 of 5 · published 1999 Anthology · Carla Jablonski
Hansel and Gretel
Book 4 of 5 · published 1999 Anthology · Rick Duffield,Vivian Sathre
The Brave Little Tailor
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2000 Anthology · Vivian Sathre
Two on the Town
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 1998 Anthology · Barbara Strickland,Devra Newberger Speregen
One Boss to Many
Book 2 of 14 · published 1998 Anthology · Devra Newberger Speregen
Substitute Sister
Book 6 of 14 · published 2000 Anthology · Diana G. Gallagher,Cathy East Dubowski,Diana Burke
Let's Put on a Show!
Book 8 of 14 · published 2000 Anthology · Elizabeth Winfrey
No-Rules Weekend!
Book 12 of 14 · published 2001 Co-authored · Barbara Strickland
Once Upon a Mix-Up
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2001 Anthology · Carol Ellis
Tale of the Sinister Statues
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 1995 Anthology · John Peel
The Tale of the Cutter's Treasure
Book 2 of 20 · published 1995 Anthology · David Seidman
The Tale of the Restless House
Book 3 of 20 · published 1995 Anthology · John Peel
The Tale of the Nightly Neighbors
Book 4 of 20 · published 1995 Anthology · D.J. MacHale,Kathleen Derby
The Tale of the Ghost Riders
Book 7 of 20 · published 1996 Anthology · John Vornholt
The Tale of the Curious Cat
Book 8 of 20 · published 1996 Anthology · Diana G. Gallagher
The Tale of the Campfire Vampires
Book 11 of 20 · published 1997 Anthology · Clayton Emery
The Tale of the Bad-Tempered Ghost
Book 12 of 20 · published 1997 Anthology · V.E. Mitchell
The Tale of the Souvenir Shop
Book 13 of 20 · published 1997 Anthology · Alice Eve Cohen
The Tale of the Terrible Toys
Book 14 of 20 · published 1998 Anthology · Richard Lee Byers
The Tale of the Ghost Cruise
Book 15 of 20 · published 1998 Anthology · Bobbi J.G. Weiss
The Tale of the Pulsating Gate
Book 16 of 20 · published 1998 Anthology · Diana G. Gallagher
The Tale of the Stalking Shadow
Book 17 of 20 · published 1998 Anthology · Bobbi J.G. Weiss
The Tale of the Egyptian Mummies
Book 18 of 20 · published 1998 Anthology · MarkMitchell
The Tale of the Mogul Monster
Book 19 of 20 · published 1998 Anthology · Bobbi J.G. Weiss
The Tale of the Horrifying Hockey Team
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 1998 Anthology · K.S. Rodríguez
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brad Strickland?
Brad Strickland is a renowned American writer of science fiction and fantasy novels. He is particularly popular for writing a number of book series and standalone novels of speculative fiction. Some of the most popular series written by him include Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, Thaumia, Pirate Hunter, Grimoire, Wishbone, Academy, etc.
Which Brad Strickland series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Lewis Barnavelt series, the earliest of Brad Strickland's multi-book series: it opens with The House with a Clock in Its Walls (1973) and runs to 12 books across 1973–2008, ending with The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer (2008). Brad Strickland's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Brad Strickland written?
Brad Strickland has 201 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1973 and 2022. 186 of them belong to 24 named series — the largest being the Adventures of Wishbone series with 21 books — and 15 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Brad Strickland's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Brad Strickland's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Lewis Barnavelt (1973–2008, 12 books), Johnny Dixon (1983–2022, 13 books) and Thaumia (1988–1991, 3 books), plus 21 more.
How are Brad Strickland's books organised into series?
This guide splits Brad Strickland's 201 books into 24 named series and 15 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Adventures of Wishbone (21 books, 1997–2000); Are You Afraid of the Dark? (20 books, 1995–1998); Wishbone Mysteries (18 books, 1997–2000); Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Salem's Tails (15 books, 1998–2000); Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy (14 books, 1993–1998), plus 19 further series.