
Caroline B. Cooney Reading Order
15 series Β· 235 books Β· Born 1947-05-10
Caroline B. Cooney is a prolific young adult author with over 235 books spanning science fiction, mystery, romance, and horror across fifteen series. Known for her suspenseful storytelling and genre versatility, she has crafted memorable series including the time-travel saga Both Sides of Time and the psychological thriller Cheerleaders, consistently blending mystery with contemporary coming-of-age themes. Her writing career, which began in the late 1970s and continued through the early 2020s, established her as a foundational voice in teen suspense fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1991β1991)
Caroline B. Cooney's two-book horror anthology series consists of Thirteen and Thirteen Tales of Horror, both published in 1991. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with Thirteen. Each volume collects short horror stories that appeal to young adult readers who enjoy chilling tales and suspenseful narratives.
Start with Thirteen and read in order.
Start this series with Thirteen
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Thirteen |
| 2 | Thirteen Tales of Horror |
Both Sides Of Time/Time Travelers Series
Complete4 books (1995β2001)
Caroline B. Cooney's Both Sides of Time series comprises four science fiction and romance novels published between 1995 and 2001. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Both Sides of Time and continuing through Out of Time, Prisoner of Time, and For All Time. This young adult series blends time travel adventure with mystery and suspense across its four installments.
Start with Both Sides of Time, the first of 4 books in the Both Sides Of Time/Time Travelers series.
Start this series with Both Sides of Time
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Both Sides of Time |
| 2 | Out of Time |
| 3 | Prisoner of Time |
| 4 | For All Time |
Cheerleaders Series
Complete23 books (1985β1989)
The Cheerleaders series is a complete young adult collection of 23 books published between 1985 and 1989, written by Caroline B. Cooney and various collaborators. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Betrayed and progressing through titles like Feuding, Forgetting, Rumors, and Trying Out. Each book stands as an entry point into the interconnected world of high school cheerleaders, though reading sequentially provides the fullest experience of character development and ongoing storylines.
Start with Betrayed(By: Diane Hoh), the first of 23 books in the Cheerleaders series.
Start this series with Betrayed(By: Diane Hoh)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Betrayed(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 2 | Feuding(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 3 | Forgetting(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 4 | Rumors |
| 5 | Trying Out |
| 6 | All the Way |
| 7 | Flirting(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 8 | Going Strong(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 9 | Hurting(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 10 | Looking Good(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 11 | Proving It(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 12 | Pulling Together(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 13 | Starting Over(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 14 | Coming Back(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 15 | Saying Yes |
| 16 | Scheming(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 17 | Showing Off(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 18 | Spring Fever(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 19 | Staying Together(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 20 | Fighting Back(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 21 | Talking Back(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 22 | Telling Lies(By: Lisa Norby) |
| 23 | Cheerleaders Special II(With: Lisa Norby,Jennifer Sarasin) |
Chrystal Falls Series
Complete4 books (1985β1986)
The Chrystal Falls series consists of four complete novels published between 1985 and 1986, blending science fiction, mystery, thriller, romance, and horror elements aimed at young adult readers. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with Breaking the Rules and continuing through The Bad and the Beautiful, The Morning After, and concluding with A Night to Forget. This series offers interconnected stories that build upon one another, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.
Start with Breaking the Rules(By: Candice Ransom), the first of 4 books in the Chrystal Falls series.
Start this series with Breaking the Rules(By: Candice Ransom)
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| 1 | Breaking the Rules(By: Candice Ransom) |
| 2 | The Bad and the Beautiful |
| 3 | The Morning After |
| 4 | A Night to Forget(By: Diane Hoh) |
Follow Your Heart Series
Complete3 books (1983β1985)
This complete three-book series by Caroline B. Cooney was published between 1983 and 1985 and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Stage Set for Love, followed by Racing to Love, and concluding with Suntanned Days. The series blends romance with mystery and thriller elements, appealing to young adult readers.
Start with A Stage Set for Love and read in order.
Start this series with A Stage Set for Love
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Stage Set for Love |
| 2 | Racing to Love |
| 3 | Suntanned Days |
Horror High Series
Complete6 books (1992β1996)
Horror High is a complete six-book young adult horror series published between 1992 and 1996. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fatal Kiss and concluding with Deadly Rumours. Written primarily by Caroline B. Cooney with contributions from R.L. Stine and Diane Hoh, these standalone horror stories blend mystery, thriller elements, and romance within a high school setting.
Start with Fatal Kiss(By: R.L. Stine), the first of 6 books in the Horror High series.
Start this series with Fatal Kiss(By: R.L. Stine)
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| 1 | Fatal Kiss(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 2 | Grave Intentions(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 3 | Killer Instinct |
| 4 | Toxic Beauty |
| 5 | Date with Death(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 6 | Deadly Rumours(By: R.L. Stine) |
Janie Johnson Series
Complete6 books (1990β2013)
The Janie Johnson series comprises six books following a teenager's mysterious connection to her own childhood that unfolds across two decades of publication from 1990 to 2013. This complete young adult mystery series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Face on the Milk Carton and concluding with Janie Face to Face. The interconnected narrative explores secrets, identity, and family through multiple perspectives as the central mystery deepens across the installments.
Start with The Face on the Milk Carton, the first of 6 books in the Janie Johnson series.
Start this series with The Face on the Milk Carton
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| 1 | The Face on the Milk Carton |
| 2 | Whatever Happened to Janie? |
| 3 | The Voice on the Radio |
| 4 | What Janie Found |
| 5 | What Janie Saw |
| 6 | Janie Face to Face |
Losing Christina Series
Complete3 books (1989β1990)
Caroline B. Cooney's Losing Christina trilogy consists of three interconnected young adult science fiction mysteries published between 1989 and 1990. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fog, followed by Snow, and concluding with The Fire. This atmospheric series blends elements of mystery, romance, and suspense as it explores a haunting narrative across its three installments.
Start with Fog and read in order.
Start this series with Fog
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| 1 | Fog |
| 2 | Snow |
| 3 | The Fire |
Picture Series
Complete2 books (2016β2020)
Caroline B. Cooney's Picture series consists of two science fiction thrillers published between 2016 and 2020. The complete duology should be read in publication order, beginning with I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug! followed by I'm Going to Give You a Polar Bear Hug. These young adult mysteries blend elements of suspense and speculative fiction with romantic undertones.
Start with I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug! and read in order.
Start this series with I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!
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| 1 | I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug! |
| 2 | I'm Going to Give You a Polar Bear Hug |
Point Horror Series
Complete81 books (1979β2020)
Point Horror is a young adult horror anthology series featuring standalone stories by multiple authors, including Caroline B. Cooney, R.L. Stine, Richie Tankersley Cusick, and many others. The complete series spans 81 books published between 1979 and 2020, with each entry delivering suspenseful tales designed to thrill teenage readers. While each book tells its own self-contained story with different characters and settings, reading them in publication order allows fans to experience the series as it evolved over four decades. The collection encompasses various horror subgenres including psychological thrillers, supernatural tales, and mystery-driven narratives.
Start with Avalanche(By: Arthur J. Roth), the first of 81 books in the Point Horror series.
Start this series with Avalanche(By: Arthur J. Roth)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Avalanche(By: Arthur J. Roth) |
| 2 | The Cheerleader / Deadly Offer |
| 3 | Blind Date(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 4 | Twisted(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 5 | The Lifeguard(By: Richie Tankersley Cusick) |
| 6 | The Nightmare Man(By: Tessa Krailing) |
| 7 | Beach House(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 8 | My Secret Admirer(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 9 | Party Line(By: A. Bates) |
| 10 | Prom Dress(By: Lael Littke) |
| 11 | The Baby-Sitter(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 12 | April Fools(By: Richie Tankersley Cusick) |
| 13 | Beach Party(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 14 | Funhouse(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 15 | The Boyfriend(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 16 | The Foggiest(By: David Belbin) |
| 17 | Sister Dearest(By: D.E. Athkins) |
| 18 | The Accident(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 19 | The Baby-Sitter II(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 20 | The Girlfriend(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 21 | The Snowman(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 22 | Fatal Secrets(By: Richie Tankersley Cusick) |
| 23 | Freeze Tag |
| 24 | Hit And Run(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 25 | Mirror, Mirror(By: D.E. Athkins) |
| 26 | The Cemetery(By: D.E. Athkins) |
| 27 | The Fever(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 28 | The Invitation(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 29 | The Perfume |
| 30 | The Ripper(By: D.E. Athkins) |
| 31 | The Train(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 32 | The Waitress(By: Sinclair Smith) |
| 33 | The Window(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 34 | Dream Date(By: Sinclair Smith) |
| 35 | Halloween Night(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 36 | The Baby-Sitter 3(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 37 | The Dead Girlfriend(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 38 | The Hitchhiker(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 39 | The Phantom(By: Barbara Steiner) |
| 40 | The Stranger |
| 41 | Call Waiting(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 42 | Camp Fear(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 43 | Driver's Dead(By: Peter Lerangis) |
| 44 | Halloween Night II(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 45 | I Saw You That Night!(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 46 | Silent Witness(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 47 | The Chase(By: L.J. Smith) |
| 48 | The Diary / Let Me Tell You how I Died(By: Sinclair Smith) |
| 49 | The Hunter(By: L.J. Smith) |
| 50 | The Kill(By: L.J. Smith) |
| 51 | The Watcher(By: Lael Littke) |
| 52 | The Witness(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 53 | The Yearbook(By: Peter Lerangis) |
| 54 | Twins |
| 55 | Amnesia(By: Sinclair Smith) |
| 56 | Blood Curse(By: Janice Harrell) |
| 57 | Hide and Seek(By: Jane McFann) |
| 58 | Night School |
| 59 | The Babysitter IV(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 60 | The Body(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 61 | The Boy Next Door(By: Sinclair Smith) |
| 62 | The Claw(By: Carmen Adams) |
| 63 | The Mummy(By: Barbara Steiner) |
| 64 | The Surfer(By: Linda Cargill) |
| 65 | Double Date(By: Sinclair Smith) |
| 66 | Prom Date(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 67 | Second Sight(By: Sinclair Smith) |
| 68 | Spring Break(By: Barbara Steiner) |
| 69 | Sweet Sixteen(By: Francesca Jeffries) |
| 70 | The Bride(By: D.E. Athkins) |
| 71 | The Stalker(By: Carol Ellis) |
| 72 | Homecoming Queen(By: John Hall) |
| 73 | Mysterious Christmas Tales(By: Gillian Cross,Robert Swindells,Susan Price) |
| 74 | Demon(By: Samantha Lee) |
| 75 | X-Isle(By: Peter Lerangis) |
| 76 | Return to X-Isle(By: Peter Lerangis) |
| 77 | The Dark 2(By: Linda Cargill) |
| 78 | Defriended(By: Ruth Baron) |
| 79 | Identity Theft(By: Anna Davies) |
| 80 | Wickedpedia(By: Chris Van Etten) |
| 81 | The Dark: v. 1(By: Linda Cargill) |
Readers Circle Series
Complete1 book (2005β2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Code Orange |
Saturday Night / Night To Remember Series
Complete4 books (1986β1988)
Caroline B. Cooney's Saturday Night / Night To Remember series comprises four complete books published between 1986 and 1988. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Saturday Night and continuing through Last Dance, New Year's Eve, and Summer Nights. Blending mystery, romance, and suspense elements, this young adult series explores interconnected stories centered around significant nights and social events.
Start with Saturday Night, the first of 4 books in the Saturday Night / Night To Remember series.
Start this series with Saturday Night
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Saturday Night |
| 2 | Last Dance |
| 3 | New Year's Eve |
| 4 | Summer Nights |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete58 books (1979β2023)
Caroline B. Cooney's 58 standalone novels span from 1979 to 2023, offering diverse narratives across science fiction, mystery, romance, horror, and young adult genres. Though each book stands independently with its own characters and plot, reading them in publication orderβbeginning with Safe as the Graveβprovides a chronological view of the author's evolving storytelling across four decades. The series appears to be complete, with titles ranging from The Paper Caper and He Loves Me Not to The Rah Rah Girl and beyond, offering readers flexibility to start anywhere while gaining the full scope of Cooney's prolific career when read sequentially.
Start with Safe as the grave, the first of 58 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Safe as the grave
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Safe as the grave |
| 2 | Rear-View Mirror |
| 3 | An April Love Story |
| 4 | The Paper Caper |
| 5 | He Loves Me Not |
| 6 | The Personal Touch |
| 7 | Holly in Love |
| 8 | Nancy & Nick |
| 9 | Sand Trap |
| 10 | Nice Girls Don't |
| 11 | Sun, Sea, and Boys |
| 12 | I'm Not Your Other Half |
| 13 | Don't Blame the Music |
| 14 | Among Friends |
| 15 | The Rah Rah Girl |
| 16 | Camp Girl-Meets-Boy |
| 17 | New Year's Eve |
| 18 | The Girl Who Invented Romance |
| 19 | Family Reunion |
| 20 | Summer Love |
| 21 | Camp Reunion |
| 22 | The Party's Over |
| 23 | Twenty Pageants Later |
| 24 | Flight #116 Is Down! |
| 25 | Freeze Tag |
| 26 | The Perfume |
| 27 | Forbidden |
| 28 | Driver's Ed |
| 29 | Emergency Room |
| 30 | Unforgettable |
| 31 | Flash Fire |
| 32 | Night School |
| 33 | Operation |
| 34 | The Terrorist |
| 35 | Wanted! |
| 36 | What Child Is This? |
| 37 | Hush Little Baby |
| 38 | Burning Up |
| 39 | Mummy |
| 40 | Tune in Anytime |
| 41 | Mercy / The Ransom of Mercy Carter |
| 42 | Fatality |
| 43 | Goddess of Yesterday |
| 44 | On the Seas to Troy |
| 45 | Code Orange |
| 46 | A Friend at Midnight |
| 47 | Hit the Road |
| 48 | Diamonds in the Shadow |
| 49 | Enter Three Witches |
| 50 | A Night to Remember |
| 51 | If the Witness Lied |
| 52 | They Never Came Back |
| 53 | Three Black Swans |
| 54 | The Lost Songs |
| 55 | No Such Person |
| 56 | Before She Was Helen |
| 57 | The Grandmother Plot |
| 58 | The Wrong Good Deed |
Vampire's Promise Series
Complete3 books (1985β1993)
Caroline B. Cooney's Vampire's Promise trilogy spans from 1985 to 1993 and follows a complete arc best experienced in publication order. This three-book series blends horror, romance, and young adult themes as it explores supernatural encounters with dark consequences. Readers should begin with The Cheerleader, followed by The Return of the Vampire, and conclude with The Vampire's Promise to experience the full narrative progression.
Start with The Cheerleader / Deadly Offer and read in order.
Start this series with The Cheerleader / Deadly Offer
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Cheerleader / Deadly Offer |
| 2 | The Return of the Vampire / Evil Returns |
| 3 | The Vampire's Promise / Fatal Bargain |
Wildfire Series
Complete35 books (1978β1988)
The Wildfire series is a collection of 35 complete young adult romance novels published between 1978 and 1988, written by multiple authors including Caroline B. Cooney, Jill Ross Klevin, Elisabeth Ogilvie, and others. Each book in the series stands alone as an independent story, though they share the Wildfire brand and themes common to young adult romance. Readers should follow the publication order starting with The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini to experience the series as it was originally released.
Start with The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini(By: Jill Ross Klevin), the first of 35 books in the Wildfire series.
Start this series with The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini(By: Jill Ross Klevin)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini(By: Jill Ross Klevin) |
| 2 | Beautiful Girl(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie) |
| 3 | That's My Girl(By: Jill Ross Klevin) |
| 4 | A Kiss for Tomorrow(By: Maud Johnson) |
| 5 | An April Love Story |
| 6 | Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner) |
| 7 | The Best of Friends(By: Jill Ross Klevin) |
| 8 | Christy's Choice(By: Maud Johnson) |
| 9 | Cindy(By: Deborah Kent) |
| 10 | He Loves Me Not |
| 11 | Searching Heart(By: Barbara Steiner) |
| 12 | Senior Class(By: Jane Claypool Miner) |
| 13 | Too Young To Know(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie) |
| 14 | Holly in Love |
| 15 | Just You and Me(By: Ann M. Martin) |
| 16 | Nancy & Nick |
| 17 | Saturday Night Date(By: Maud Johnson) |
| 18 | The Boy For Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner) |
| 19 | Call Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner) |
| 20 | Christy's Love(By: Maud Johnson) |
| 21 | Christy's Senior Year(By: Maud Johnson) |
| 22 | Miss Perfect(By: Jill Ross Klevin) |
| 23 | Nice Girls Don't |
| 24 | The Boy Next Door(By: Vicky Martin) |
| 25 | Love to the Rescue(By: Deborah Kent) |
| 26 | Loving That O'Connor Boy(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 27 | My Summer Love(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie) |
| 28 | Senior Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner) |
| 29 | Senior Prom(By: Patricia Aks) |
| 30 | A Girl Named Summer(By: Julie Garwood) |
| 31 | Brian's Girl(By: Diane Hoh) |
| 32 | Dating Blues(By: Maud Johnson) |
| 33 | Secret Love(By: Barbara Steiner) |
| 34 | Junior Prom(By: Patricia Aks) |
| 35 | Sixteen Can Be Sweet(By: Maud Johnson) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Caroline B. Cooney written?
- Caroline B. Cooney has written 235 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Caroline B. Cooney series?
- Here are the first books in Caroline B. Cooney's series: Anthologies: Thirteen; Both Sides Of Time/Time Travelers: Both Sides of Time; Cheerleaders: Betrayed(By: Diane Hoh); Chrystal Falls: Breaking the Rules(By: Candice Ransom); Follow Your Heart: A Stage Set for Love.
- What order should I read Caroline B. Cooney's books?
- We recommend reading Caroline B. Cooney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Caroline B. Cooney's series complete?
- Caroline B. Cooney has 14 completed series.

