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ⓘ About Chris Grabenstein
Chris Grabenstein is an award winning American author, born on the 2nd of September in the year 1955 in Buffalo, New York in the United States of America. He was born in a family of four brothers, together with his mother and father. It while young that Chris Grabenstein started do demonstrate his witting skills and passion, some trait that could be seen when he actually won his first writing award while in his fifth grade. Meanwhile, Chris moved to Signal Mountain Tennessee from where he studied his junior high school at Chattanooga’s Notre Dame high School. In fact, it is during this time that one of his great teachers told him that he would indeed one day make a living as a writer.
All Book Series by Chris Grabenstein
1
Slay Ride
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2006
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2
Hell for the Holidays
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2007
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1
Dog Squad
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
Cat Crew
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
The Crossroads
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2008
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2
The Hanging Hill
Book 2 of 4 · published 2009
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3
The Smoky Corridor / The Zombie Awakening
Book 3 of 4 · published 2010
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4
The Black Heart Crypt
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2011
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1
House of Robots
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014
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3
Robot Revolution
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017
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1
I Funny
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2012
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3
I Totally Funniest
Book 3 of 7 · published 2015
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5
School of Laughs
Book 5 of 7 · published 2017
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7
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2018
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1
Jacky Ha-Ha
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2016
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2
My Life is a Joke
Book 2 of 3 · published 2017
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3
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023
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1
Tilt-a-Whirl
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2005
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9
Free Fall
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2013
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1
Katt vs. Dogg
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2019 Co-authored · James Patterson
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2
Katt Loves Dogg
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021 Co-authored · James Patterson
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1
The Genius Experiment
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2018
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2
Rebels with a Cause
Book 2 of 4 · published 2019
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3
Saves the Future
Book 3 of 4 · published 2020
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4
World Champions!
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021
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1
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2023 Co-authored · Douglas Holgate
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2
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025 Co-authored · Douglas Holgate
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1
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2013
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2
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
Book 2 of 8 · published 2016
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3
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race
Book 3 of 8 · published 2017
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4
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game
Book 4 of 8 · published 2019
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5
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
Book 5 of 8 · published 2020
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6
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game
Book 6 of 8 · published 2023
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7
Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
Book 7 of 8 · published 2024
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8
Mr. Lemoncello's Wondermous Christmas Gift
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026
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1
Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2025
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2
Ms. Pennypickle's Remarkable Road Race
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026
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1
Curious Crimes for Curious Minds
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024 Anthology · G.T. Karber
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2
Sleuths on the Loose
Book 2 of 4 · published 2025 Co-authored · G.T. Karber
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3
Ready, Set, Solve!
Book 3 of 4 · published 2025 Anthology · G.T. Karber
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4
Summer Fun!
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026 Anthology · G.T. Karber
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1
Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble
Single-title series · published 2013
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1
Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers
Single-title series · published 2012
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1
The Smartest Kid in the Universe
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Evil Genius
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023
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1
The Boy Who Cried Underpants!
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2024
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2
Jack and the Beanstink
Book 2 of 6 · published 2024
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3
The Three Smelly Goats Gruff
Book 3 of 6 · published 2025
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4
Moldylocks and The Three Bears
Book 4 of 6 · published 2025
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6
Stinking Beauty
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026
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1
Treasure Hunters
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2013
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2
Danger Down the Nile
Book 2 of 9 · published 2014
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3
Secret of the Forbidden City
Book 3 of 9 · published 2015
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4
Peril at the Top of the World
Book 4 of 9 · published 2016
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5
Quest for the City of Gold
Book 5 of 9 · published 2017
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6
All-American Adventure
Book 6 of 9 · published 2019
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7
The Plunder Down Under
Book 7 of 9 · published 2020
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8
The Ultimate Quest
Book 8 of 9 · published 2022
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9
The Greatest Treasure Hunt
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2023
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1
Home Sweet Motel
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016
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2
Beach Party Surf Monkey
Book 2 of 4 · published 2017
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3
Sandapalooza Shake-Up
Book 3 of 4 · published 2018
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4
Beach Battle Blowout
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2019
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1
Word of Mouse
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
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2
The Great Mouse Escape
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
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1
The Explorers' Gate
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2012
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2
The Island of Dr. Libris
Book 2 of 5 · published 2015
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3
Pottymouth and Stoopid
Book 3 of 5 · published 2017 Co-authored · James Patterson
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4
Laugh Out Loud
Book 4 of 5 · published 2017 Co-authored · James Patterson
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5
Seven Steps to Success
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018
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1
The Christmas Tree Thief
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2008
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2
Don't Call Me Christina Kringle
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2013
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1
Shine!
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2019 Co-authored · J.J. Grabenstein
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3
Scaredy Cat
Book 3 of 4 · published 2021 Co-authored · James Patterson
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4
Best Nerds Forever
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021 Co-authored · James Patterson
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1
No More Naps!
Single-title series · published 2020
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1
Curiosity Cat
Single-title series · published 2010
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1
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2007 Anthology · James Patterson,Michael Ledwidge
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2
Daniel X: Alien Hunter
Book 2 of 8 · published 2008 Co-authored · James Patterson,Leopoldo Gout
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3
Watch the Skies
Book 3 of 8 · published 2009 Anthology · James Patterson,Ned Rust
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4
Demons and Druids
Book 4 of 8 · published 2010 Anthology · James Patterson,Adam Sadler
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5
Game Over
Book 5 of 8 · published 2011 Anthology · James Patterson,Ned Rust
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6
Armageddon
Book 6 of 8 · published 2012 Co-authored · James Patterson
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7
Lights Out
Book 7 of 8 · published 2015 Co-authored · James Patterson
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8
Genesis
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2022 Anthology · James Patterson
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1
Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2007
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2
Death's Excellent Vacation
Book 2 of 7 · published 2010
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4
Passport to Murder
Book 4 of 7 · published 2017
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5
The Creativity Project
Book 5 of 7 · published 2018
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6
Scream and Scream Again!
Book 6 of 7 · published 2018
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7
Super Puzzletastic Mysteries
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2020
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chris Grabenstein?
Chris Grabenstein is an award winning American author, born on the 2nd of September in the year 1955 in Buffalo, New York in the United States of America. He was born in a family of four brothers, together with his mother and father. It while young that Chris Grabenstein started do demonstrate his witting skills and passion, some trait that could be seen when he actually won his first writing award while in his fifth grade.
Which Chris Grabenstein series should I start with?
The best place to start is the John Ceepak Mystery series, the earliest of Chris Grabenstein's multi-book series: it opens with Tilt-a-Whirl (2005) and runs to 9 books across 2005–2013, ending with Free Fall (2013). Chris Grabenstein's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Chris Grabenstein written?
Chris Grabenstein has 106 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2005 and 2026. 86 of them belong to 21 named series — the largest being the John Ceepak Mystery series with 9 books — and 20 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Chris Grabenstein's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Chris Grabenstein's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are John Ceepak Mystery (2005–2013, 9 books), Christopher Miller Holiday Thrillers (2006–2007, 2 books) and Daniel X (2007–2022, 8 books), plus 18 more.
How are Chris Grabenstein's books organised into series?
This guide splits Chris Grabenstein's 106 books into 21 named series and 20 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: John Ceepak Mystery (9 books, 2005–2013); Treasure Hunters (9 books, 2013–2023); Mr. Lemoncello's Library (8 books, 2013–2026); Daniel X (8 books, 2007–2022); I Funny (7 books, 2012–2018), plus 16 further series.