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Spooksville Books in Order

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Discover the Spooksville books by Christopher Pike in order, with summaries, series background, and a guide for starting these spooky middle-grade adventures.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Spooksville books in publication order

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1

Aliens in the Sky

by Christopher Pike

1995

Strange lights appear over Spooksville, and Adam's friends suspect an alien visit. Their investigation brings them face-to-face with visitors whose plans may put the whole town at risk.

2

The Cold People

by Harry Allen Smith & Christopher Pike

1995

A freezing new threat arrives in Spooksville, leaving people terrified of its icy touch. Adam, Sally, and Watch must learn where the cold people came from before they spread.

3

The Haunted Cave

by Christopher Pike

1995

A cave outside Spooksville hides more than darkness. Adam and his friends enter looking for answers, only to find a frightening presence and a path that may not lead back.

4

The Howling Ghost

by Christopher Pike

1995

Adam, Sally, and Watch investigate a ghost whose terrifying howl warns that something is wrong. Helping the spirit means uncovering the sad secret holding it in Spooksville.

5

The Secret Path

by Christopher Pike

1995

Newcomer Adam Freeman meets Sally and Watch, then discovers a hidden path near his new home. It leads to proof that Springville, or Spooksville, is stranger than anyone admits.

6

Creature in the Teacher

by Christopher Pike

1996

The kids of Spooksville begin to suspect that one of their teachers is not what they seem. Investigating the truth becomes risky when the creature notices them watching.

7

The Dark Corner

by Christopher Pike

1996

Adam, Sally, and Watch enter a dangerous part of Spooksville where familiar rules no longer apply. Finding their way home means facing a darkness that knows their fears.

8

The Deadly Past

by Christopher Pike

1996

Spooksville's history reaches into the present when Adam and his friends uncover a deadly secret. To survive, they must understand what happened long ago and why it still matters.

9

The Hidden Beast

by Christopher Pike

1996

A powerful beast is loose in Spooksville, causing destruction wherever it goes. Adam, Sally, and Watch race to find its hiding place before the town is overwhelmed.

10

The Little People

by Christopher Pike

1996

Small, secretive creatures cause big trouble when they appear in Spooksville. Adam and his friends must decide whether the little people need help or are setting a trap.

11

The Wicked Cat

by Christopher Pike

1996

A cat with a sinister secret crosses paths with Adam and his friends. What seems like an ordinary animal soon leads them into a magical and dangerous mystery.

12

The Wishing Stone

by Christopher Pike

1996

A magical stone promises to grant wishes, but every wish has consequences. Adam and his friends must stop its power from turning hopes into disasters.

13

The Witch's Revenge

by Christopher Pike

1996

A witch with a grudge returns to Spooksville, and Adam's friends become targets of her magic. Stopping her requires courage, teamwork, and help from unlikely allies.

14

Attack of the Killer Crabs

by Christopher Pike

1997

Giant, dangerous crabs invade Spooksville and turn an ordinary day into chaos. Adam and his friends need a plan before the creatures take over the town.

15

Invasion of the No-Ones

by Christopher Pike

1997

Strange beings known as the No-Ones begin taking over Spooksville. Adam and his friends must figure out what they want before the town's people disappear into something unrecognizable.

16

Night of the Vampire

by Christopher Pike

1997

A vampire comes to Spooksville, and the adults may not be safe after dark. Adam and his friends must uncover its weakness before the night claims more victims.

17

Return of the Dead

by Christopher Pike

1997

The dead begin returning in Spooksville, bringing fear and confusion to the town. Adam and his friends must learn why the boundary between life and death has broken.

18

The Dangerous Quest

by Christopher Pike

1997

A risky quest sends Adam and his friends beyond the familiar streets of Spooksville. The adventure demands bravery as they face magical obstacles and a threat that wants them to fail.

19

The Evil House

by Christopher Pike

1997

A house in Spooksville has a life of its own, and it does not want visitors to leave. Adam and his friends enter to help someone trapped inside.

20

The Thing in the Closet

by Christopher Pike

1997

A child's fear of the closet proves justified when something begins moving inside one. Adam, Sally, and Watch investigate before the creature can escape into Spooksville.

21

Time Terror

by Christopher Pike

1997

A time-related mystery throws Spooksville into chaos and puts Adam's friends in danger. Fixing the problem means confronting events that may change their lives forever.

22

Phone Fear

by Christopher Pike

1998

A frightening phone call becomes the start of a supernatural mystery. Adam and his friends trace the calls, knowing that whoever is on the line may be calling from somewhere impossible.

23

The Creepy Creature

by Christopher Pike

1998

A bizarre creature appears in Spooksville, leaving the kids unsure whether it needs rescuing or stopping. Adam and his friends soon discover that appearances can be dangerously misleading.

24

The Living Dead

by Christopher Pike

1998

Spooksville faces a new outbreak of terror when the dead refuse to stay buried. Adam and his friends must find the cause before the town is overrun.

25

The Witch's Gift

by Christopher Pike

1998

A witch offers a gift that seems too good to refuse. Adam and his friends soon learn that magic in Spooksville always comes with hidden conditions.

Spooksville books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Secret Path"

    The Secret Path

    by Christopher Pike

    1995Spooksville, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Howling Ghost"

    The Howling Ghost

    by Christopher Pike

    1995Spooksville, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Haunted Cave"

    The Haunted Cave

    by Christopher Pike

    1995Spooksville, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Aliens in the Sky"

    Aliens in the Sky

    by Christopher Pike

    1995Spooksville, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Cold People"

    The Cold People

    by Harry Allen Smith & Christopher Pike

    1995Spooksville, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "The Witch's Revenge"

    The Witch's Revenge

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "The Dark Corner"

    The Dark Corner

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "The Little People"

    The Little People

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "The Wishing Stone"

    The Wishing Stone

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "The Wicked Cat"

    The Wicked Cat

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "The Deadly Past"

    The Deadly Past

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "The Hidden Beast"

    The Hidden Beast

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Creature in the Teacher"

    Creature in the Teacher

    by Christopher Pike

    1996Spooksville, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "The Evil House"

    The Evil House

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "Invasion of the No-Ones"

    Invasion of the No-Ones

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "Time Terror"

    Time Terror

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "The Thing in the Closet"

    The Thing in the Closet

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "Attack of the Killer Crabs"

    Attack of the Killer Crabs

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "Night of the Vampire"

    Night of the Vampire

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 19
  20. Book cover for "The Dangerous Quest"

    The Dangerous Quest

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 20
  21. Book cover for "Return of the Dead"

    Return of the Dead

    by Christopher Pike

    1997Spooksville, Book 21
  22. Book cover for "The Living Dead"

    The Living Dead

    by Christopher Pike

    1998Spooksville, Book 22
  23. Book cover for "The Creepy Creature"

    The Creepy Creature

    by Christopher Pike

    1998Spooksville, Book 23
  24. Book cover for "Phone Fear"

    Phone Fear

    by Christopher Pike

    1998Spooksville, Book 24
  25. Book cover for "The Witch's Gift"

    The Witch's Gift

    by Christopher Pike

    1998Spooksville, Book 25

Series background & context

In Spooksville, Adam Freeman moves to a place officially called Springville. The kids call it Spooksville, and they have good reason. Monsters show up, ghosts linger, strange doors lead to other worlds, and the town's history is full of secrets that refuse to stay in the past.

Adam is the newcomer, which makes him a useful guide for readers. He quickly meets Sally Wilcox, practical and brave, and Watch, the smart kid with an odd collection of watches and a knack for understanding impossible problems. Before long, their adventures draw in more friends, including Cindy and Bryce.

Normal is not an option in Spooksville.

Each short book has its own creepy hook. The friends may deal with a howling ghost, a haunted cave, visitors from space, a dangerous wishing stone, killer crabs, a vampire, or something waiting in a closet. The titles make clear that the series enjoys a good monster story, but the characters' friendship gives the books their continuity.

The setting matters because Spooksville is more than a random town with scary events. It has hidden paths, unusual residents, old legends, and places where the boundaries between worlds are thin. Ann Templeton, a mysterious woman some people see as a witch, is one of several recurring figures who may know more about the town than they admit.

The stories are written for younger readers than Pike's teen thrillers. They are quick, imaginative, and spooky without spending too long on any one scare. There is danger, but there is also humor, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of watching a group of kids handle problems adults either cannot see or do not understand.

Across the series, Adam, Sally, and Watch become a dependable team. Some adventures stand alone better than others, but recurring characters and ongoing questions about the town reward readers who follow the order.

Begin with The Secret Path, where Adam first discovers that his new home is stranger than it looks. Then continue with The Howling Ghost and The Haunted Cave to settle into the series' mix of friendship, mystery, and monster-filled mayhem.

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