Lois Duncan Reading Order
8 series · 56 books · Born 1934
Lois Duncan was an American novelist and journalist who became a foundational figure in young-adult literature by pioneering the thriller and horror genres for teen readers. Over nearly six decades, she published 56 books spanning mystery, suspense, and supernatural fiction, establishing herself as a master of psychological tension and page-turning narratives that captivated generations of young readers. Her prolific career demonstrated that adolescent audiences craved intelligent, genuinely unsettling stories that treated them as sophisticated readers capable of handling complex emotions and dark subject matter.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2000–2000)
Children's Series
Complete1 book (1988–1988)
Hotel for Dogs Series
Complete3 books (1971–2010)
Start with Hotel for Dogs and read in order.
Start this series with Hotel for Dogs
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Lost Treasures Series
Complete4 books (1971–2012)
Start with Hotel for Dogs, the first of 4 books in the Lost Treasures series.
Start this series with Hotel for Dogs
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1979–1995)
Start with How To Write And Sell Your Personal Experiences, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with How To Write And Sell Your Personal Experiences
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Picture Series
Complete9 books (1960–2002)
Start with The Littlest One in the Family, the first of 9 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with The Littlest One in the Family
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete7 books (1982–2014)
Start with From Spring to Spring: Poems and Photographs, the first of 7 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with From Spring to Spring: Poems and Photographs
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete26 books (1957–2012)
Start with Debutante Hill, the first of 26 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Debutante Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lois Duncan written?
- Lois Duncan has written 56 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1957 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Lois Duncan series?
- Here are the first books in Lois Duncan's series: Hotel for Dogs: Hotel for Dogs; Lost Treasures: Hotel for Dogs; Non-Fiction: How To Write And Sell Your Personal Experiences; Picture: The Littlest One in the Family; Short Story Collections: From Spring to Spring: Poems and Photographs.
- What order should I read Lois Duncan's books?
- We recommend reading Lois Duncan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lois Duncan's series complete?
- Lois Duncan has 8 completed series.