Paul Tobin Books in Order
Explore Paul Tobin’s books in order, with summaries of his novels and Plants vs. Zombies comics, from Prepare to Die! to the adventures of Nate and Patrice.
Last updated: 7 new books added
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
Paul Tobin books in publication order
29 books
Colder
by Paul Tobin
2012
Former asylum inmate Declan can enter other people’s madness and sometimes cure it, though he still hopes to heal himself. Pursued by a demonic predator, he must confront the limits of his abilities before time runs out.
Prepare to Die!
by Paul Tobin
2012
Superhero Reaver receives two weeks to put his affairs in order before his enemies kill him. Returning to his hometown, Steve Clarke revisits the boy he was before gaining powers and the woman he never stopped loving.
The Jowler
by Paul Tobin
2012
Captain James Owen investigates a mill worker found drowned inside a paving slab in an alternate, steampunk Frome. The impossible death leads the Special Investigations officer through a case complicated by time-travel paradoxes and threats to his own survival.
Lawnmageddon
by Paul Tobin
2013
Nate Timely and Patrice Blazing encounter a zombie invasion spreading across Neighborville. Seeking shelter with Patrice’s uncle Crazy Dave, they discover his army of living plants and must help mobilize these unlikely defenders before the town is overwhelmed.
Bully For You
by Paul Tobin
2015
Nate and Patrice investigate a strange college connected to Dr. Zomboss’s past. When the mysterious Anti-Bully Squad arrives with another zombie army, the children and Crazy Dave must protect Neighborville while caught between two competing undead forces.
The Bad Seed
by Paul Tobin
2015
Declan’s powers continue changing after his encounter with Nimble Jack, drawing him deeper into the nature of madness. A new malevolent figure named Swivel threatens the fragile life he is rebuilding and the control he seeks.
Timepocalypse
by Paul Tobin
2015
Crazy Dave joins Patrice and Nate Timely to counter Dr. Zomboss’s latest attack through time. A collection of time-displaced plants becomes their unusual defense, bringing the young adventurers into a battle that stretches beyond Neighborville’s familiar present.
Garden Warfare
by Paul Tobin
2016
Dr. Zomboss’s efforts to transform suburbia bring stronger plants and zombies into an escalating struggle. This graphic novel explores the origins of the altered neighborhood and new combatants, leading into the events of the Garden Warfare 2 game.
Grown Sweet Home
by Paul Tobin
2016
Young plants leave Crazy Dave’s garage for his spacious family mansion in Neighborville. Their new home attracts Dr. Zomboss’s surveillance, forcing the residents to contend with an enemy seeking information he can use against them and their human allies.
How to Capture an Invisible Cat
by Paul Tobin
2016
Inventor Nate makes his cat enormous and invisible during his Friday the thirteenth experiments. With friend Delphine, he must stop the animal from destroying their town while a criminal tea society interferes with their increasingly desperate inventions.
Petal to the Metal
by Paul Tobin
2016
Crazy Dave challenges Dr. Zomboss to a series of races that will determine Neighborville’s future. Solar-powered plant vehicles face zombie hot rods driven by imps, turning the rivals’ struggle for the town into a dangerous automotive contest.
Toss the Bones
by Paul Tobin
2016
Nimble Jack returns to threaten Boston’s sanity, leaving Declan to fulfill a dark prophecy. Each use of his powers lowers his body temperature, forcing him to defend the city while his physical and mental stability deteriorate.
Battle Extravagonzo
by Paul Tobin
2017
Crazy Dave and Dr. Zomboss both want the same factory in central Neighborville. While Zomboss plans to manufacture a strategically positioned zombie army, Nate, Patrice, and their plant allies try to secure the property before their enemy does.
Boom Boom Mushroom
by Paul Tobin
2017
Nate, Patrice, and their plants discover Dr. Zomboss is building an underground zombie army to consume Neighborville. Crazy Dave and an unusual animal companion search for a rare mushroom powerful enough to stop the subterranean attack.
How to Outsmart a Billion Robot Bees
by Paul Tobin
2017
Nate faces threats from a criminal tea society planning to release robotic bees unless he joins them, while another group seeks his allegiance. Delphine and his inventions become essential as he suspects a spy at school.
Lawn of Doom
by Paul Tobin
2017
Dr. Zomboss turns Neighborville’s Halloween decorations into a network of traps and special zombies. Crazy Dave, Nate, Patrice, and the plants fight to reclaim the holiday through contests involving tricks, treats, and costumes amid the undead invasion.
How to Tame a Human Tornado
by Paul Tobin
2018
Hiding his inventions around town to evade his enemies creates Nate’s most disastrous Friday the thirteenth yet. Delphine helps him confront escaped animals, multiplying toads, and relentless lightning storms while the criminal tea society continues its pursuit.
Rumble at Lake Gumbo
by Paul Tobin
2018
Dr. Zomboss discovers Lake Gumbo and deploys an enormous underwater drill that pollutes its water. Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave gather aquatic plant allies and other unusual helpers to protect the lake from the spreading zombie invasion.
The Greatest Show Unearthed
by Paul Tobin
2018
Believing humans long to join the circus, Dr. Zomboss creates a traveling spectacle designed to trap Neighborville’s citizens. Nate and Patrice infiltrate the zombie show, bringing their plant allies into a battle beneath its deceptively entertaining big top.
War and Peas
by Paul Tobin
2018
Crazy Dave and Dr. Zomboss join the same book club and compete for its vacant leadership position. Their literary rivalry draws Nate, Patrice, and their plants into another clash with zombies, transforming reading-group politics into a neighborhood battle.
A Little Problem
by Paul Tobin
2019
Dr. Zomboss unleashes tiny zombies designed to approach Neighborville’s residents unnoticed. Crazy Dave, Nate, Patrice, and the plants shrink themselves to confront the miniature invasion, entering a world where the town’s insects become an additional complication.
Dino-Might
by Paul Tobin
2019
Dr. Zomboss plans to destroy Neighborville’s yards, leaving its defending plants nowhere to grow. Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave rally their allies against a scheme involving household pets and dinosaurs, confronting an increasingly chaotic threat to the town.
Snow Thanks
by Paul Tobin
2019
A Cold Crystal lets Dr. Zomboss bury Neighborville in an endless winter, immobilizing most of its plants. Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave enlist fiery defenders and pirate assistance to resist the cold and stop zombies overrunning the frozen town.
Better Homes and Guardens
by Paul Tobin
2020
Nate and Patrice propose placing protective plants inside homes as well as yards. Dr. Zomboss counters with houses that are actually cages, forcing Crazy Dave and the defenders to outmaneuver a building scheme intended to trap Neighborville’s residents.
Multi-ball-istic
by Paul Tobin
2020
Dr. Zomboss converts Neighborville into an enormous pinball machine, scattering bumpers and flippers through the town. Nate, Patrice, and their plant companions must navigate its hazards, halt another zombie invasion, and restore their neighborhood before the game overwhelms them.
The Garden Path
by Paul Tobin
2020
Dr. Zomboss disguises his zombies to confuse Neighborville’s plant defenders and infiltrate its attractions and elementary school. Readers choose the direction of this branching adventure, guiding Crazy Dave, Nate, and Patrice toward different outcomes in their latest confrontation.
Constructionary Tales
by Paul Tobin
2021
Dr. Zomboss gives a Zombie Broadcasting Network film crew a tour of his elaborate inventions and invasion plans. Across Neighborville, Crazy Dave prepares equally unusual countermeasures, aided by Patrice, Nate, and plants determined to protect the town.
Faulty Fables
by Paul Tobin
2023
Dr. Zomboss writes tedious fables intended to send Neighborville’s residents and defending plants to sleep before an invasion. Crazy Dave remains awake and experiments with counterattacks, trying to stop the town becoming helpless while its enemies advance.
Messenger Volume 1
by Paul Tobin
2024
Bike messenger Dare Crilley never misses a delivery, until a divine client turns her routes into a dispute between gods. Increasingly difficult assignments put the universe’s fate on her bicycle and test her determination to complete every mission.
Standalone Paul Tobin books
Edited by
Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shape MRB and its growth.














































Comments
Did we miss something? Have feedback?
Help us improve this page by sharing your thoughts