Ghost Mysteries books in order

The Ghost Mysteries series by Cynthia C. DeFelice follows middle schooler Allie Nichols as she helps restless ghosts solve mysteries across four books published between 1998 and 2007.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Ghost of Fossil Glen 1998 Cynthia C. DeFelice Buy
2 The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs 2001 Cynthia C. DeFelice Buy
3 The Ghost of Cutler Creek 2004 Cynthia C. DeFelice Buy
4 The Ghost of Poplar Point 2007 Cynthia C. DeFelice Buy

The Ghost Mysteries series by Cynthia C. DeFelice is a four-book middle grade series starring Allie Nichols, a girl who keeps running into ghosts with unfinished business. Each book puts Allie in contact with a different spirit who needs her help solving a mystery tied to their death or disappearance.

The series started with The Ghost of Fossil Glen in 1998 and continued with The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs (2001), The Ghost of Cutler Creek (2004), and The Ghost of Poplar Point (2007). The books work well as standalone reads since each features a new ghost and a new mystery, though returning readers will enjoy watching Allie grow over the course of the series. These are great picks for kids who want a little spookiness mixed with detective work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ghost Mysteries series?

There are four books in the Ghost Mysteries series, published between 1998 and 2007.

What is the first book in the Ghost Mysteries series?

The first book in the Ghost Mysteries series is The Ghost of Fossil Glen, published in 1998.

Who is the main character in the Ghost Mysteries series?

The main character in the Ghost Mysteries series is Allie Nichols, a young girl who can see and communicate with ghosts. Across the four books, Allie helps different spirits resolve unfinished business, starting with The Ghost of Fossil Glen in 1998.

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