Lois Duncan Reading Order
8 series · 56 books · Born 1934
Lois Duncan was a prominent American author celebrated for her contributions to young adult literature, particularly in the realms of horror, thriller, and suspense. Over her prolific career from 1957 to 2014, she penned 56 books across eight series, including the beloved "Hotel for Dogs," as well as multiple standalone novels, short story collections, and children’s picture books. Duncan's innovative storytelling has left a lasting impact on the young adult genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2000–2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  On the Edge 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
Children's Series
Complete1 book (1988–1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Wonder Kid Meets the Evil Lunch Snatcher 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hotel for Dogs Series
Complete3 books (1971–2010)
Start with Hotel for Dogs and read in order.
Lost Treasures Series
Complete4 books (1971–2012)
Start with Hotel for Dogs, the first of 4 books in the Lost Treasures series.
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.
Picture Series
Complete9 books (1960–2002)
Start with The Littlest One in the Family, the first of 9 books in the Picture series.
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.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete26 books (1957–2012)
Start with Debutante Hill, the first of 26 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Debutante Hill 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Love Song for Joyce 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | A Promise for Joyce 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Gift of Magic 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Middle Sister 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Game of Danger 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Season of the Two-Heart 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Five Were Missing 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Point of Violence 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Ransom 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  They Never Came Home 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Peggy 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | I Know What You Did Last Summer 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | When the Bough Breaks 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Down a Dark Hall 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Summer of Fear 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Killing Mr. Griffin 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Daughters of Eve 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Stranger With My Face 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Third Eye / The Eyes of Karen Connors 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Locked in Time 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Twisted Window 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Don't Look Behind You 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Gallows Hill 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  I Still Know What You Did Last Summer 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Third Eye 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.