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ⓘ About Justin Somper
There has been no information regarding adaptation of Vampirates books into movie or television series though it might happen as the fans are keen to watch the characters and plot of the books . Although , there has been stage adaptation of ‘Demons Of The Oceans’ by Scene Productions which took successful extensive tour throughout UK in 2011-12 .
All Book Series by Justin Somper
Escape from the Blood Castle
Series opener · book 1 of 35 · published 1985 Anthology · Graham Round,Jenny Tyler
The Curse of the Lost Idol
Book 2 of 35 · published 1985 Anthology · Graham Round,Gaby Waters
Murder on the Midnight Plane
Book 3 of 35 · published 1985 Anthology · Graham Round,Gaby Waters
The Incredible Dinosaur Expedition
Book 4 of 35 · published 1987 Anthology · Karen Dolby
Time Train To Ancient Rome
Book 6 of 35 · published 1988 Anthology · Gaby Waters
Journey to the Lost Temple
Book 7 of 35 · published 1989 Anthology · Susannah Leigh
Search for the Sunken City
Book 8 of 35 · published 1989 Anthology · Martin Oliver
The Haunted Tower
Book 9 of 35 · published 1989 Anthology · Kim Blundell,Brian Robertson,Brenda Haw,Roy Preston,Karen Dolby,Susannah Leigh,Sarah Dixon
Agent Arthur's Arctic Adventure
Book 11 of 35 · published 1990 Anthology · Martin Oliver
The Usborne Book of Ghost Puzzle Adventures
Book 12 of 35 · published 1990 Anthology · Karen Dolby,Gaby Waters,Susannah Leigh,Sarah Dixon
The Second Usborne Book of Puzzle Adventures
Book 13 of 35 · published 1990 Anthology · Karen Dolby,Susannah Leigh,Marjorie Everitt,Martin Oliver
Agent Arthur's Puzzle Adventures
Book 15 of 35 · published 1990 Anthology · Paddy Mounter,Martin Oliver
The Intergalactic Bus Trip
Book 16 of 35 · published 1990 Anthology · Brenda Haw,Martin Oliver,Martin Newton
The Fourth Usborne Book Of Puzzle Adventures
Book 17 of 35 · published 1990 Anthology · Paul Stewart,Mark Burgess,Martin Oliver,Michelle Bates
Agent Arthur on the Stormy Sea
Book 18 of 35 · published 1992 Anthology · Martin Oliver
Mutiny at Crossbones Bay
Book 20 of 35 · published 1994 Anthology · Mark Burgess,Phil Roxbee Cox
The Third Usborne Book of Puzzle Adventures
Book 21 of 35 · published 1994 Co-authored · Michelle Bates,Mark Fowler
Agent Arthur's Desert Challenge
Book 23 of 35 · published 1994 Anthology · Martin Oliver
Uncle Pete The Pirate
Book 25 of 35 · published 1994 Anthology · Susannah Leigh
Voyage to the Edge of the World
Book 26 of 35 · published 1995 Anthology · Lesley Sims
A Cidade Submersa
Book 28 of 35 · published 1995 Anthology · Martin Oliver,Aristides Caruso
The Fifth Usborne Book of Puzzle Adventures
Book 29 of 35 · published 1995 Anthology · Lesley Sims,Martin Oliver,Michelle Bates,Mark Fowler
Fifth Book of Puzzle Adventures
Book 30 of 35 · published 1997 Anthology · Mark Fowler,L. Simms
The Crimebusters Investigate
Book 31 of 35 · published 1997 Anthology · Michelle Bates,Mark Fowler,Corinne Stockley
Agent Arthur's Island Adventure
Book 32 of 35 · published 1997 Anthology · Lesley Sims
The Usborne Big Book of Puzzle Adventures
Book 33 of 35 · published 2002 Anthology · Jenny Tyler,Karen Dolby
Adventures in Puzzle World
Book 34 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · Susannah Leigh
Agent Arthur's Jungle Journey
Latest in the series · book 35 of 35 · published 2025 Anthology · Paddy Mounter,Russell Punter,Martin Oliver
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Justin Somper?
There has been no information regarding adaptation of Vampirates books into movie or television series though it might happen as the fans are keen to watch the characters and plot of the books . Although , there has been stage adaptation of 'Demons Of The Oceans' by Scene Productions which took successful extensive tour throughout UK in 2011-12 .
Which Justin Somper series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Usborne Puzzle Adventures series, the earliest of Justin Somper's multi-book series: it opens with Escape from the Blood Castle (1985) and runs to 35 books across 1985–2025, ending with Agent Arthur's Jungle Journey (2025). Justin Somper's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Justin Somper written?
Justin Somper has 46 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1985 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 4 named series — the largest being the Usborne Puzzle Adventures series with 35 books.
In what order should Justin Somper's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Justin Somper's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Usborne Puzzle Adventures (1985–2025, 35 books), Vampirates (2006–2011, 6 books) and Enemies Of The Prince (2013–2015, 2 books), plus 1 more.
How are Justin Somper's books organised into series?
This guide splits Justin Somper's 46 books into 4 named series, with no standalone titles: Usborne Puzzle Adventures (35 books, 1985–2025); Vampirates (6 books, 2006–2011); Pirate Academy:Books (3 books, 2026); Enemies Of The Prince (2 books, 2013–2015).