New Fear Street books in order

Q: "How many books are in the New Fear Street series?"

"There are four books in the New Fear Street series, published between 1998 and 1999."

Q: "What is the first book in the New Fear Street series?"

"The first book in the New Fear Street series is The Stepbrother, published in 1998."

Q: "How is New Fear Street different from the original Fear Street?"

"New Fear Street follows the same format as the original series, with standalone teen horror stories set in Shadyside. The main difference is the timing: these four books were published in 1998-1999 as a brief continuation of the franchise after the original 49-book run ended. The stories and style are very similar to the original series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Stepbrother	1998	Fear Street	Buy
2	Camp Out	1999	Fear Street	Buy
3	Scream, Jennifer, Scream!	1999	Fear Street	Buy
4	The Bad Girl	1999	Fear Street	Buy

New Fear Street is a four-book series published in 1998-1999, continuing R.L. Stine’s Fear Street franchise after the original 49-book run concluded. The books follow the same standalone format as the originals: each one features different Shadyside teenagers caught up in a new horror scenario on or near Fear Street.

The Stepbrother kicked off the series in 1998, followed by Camp Out, Scream, Jennifer, Scream!, and The Bad Girl. Like the original Fear Street books, these are quick reads with twist endings and teen-centric plots. The “New” branding was meant to signal a fresh start for the franchise, though the books themselves are very similar in tone and structure to what came before.

New Fear Street turned out to be short-lived. With only four books published, it was one of the smaller sub-series in the franchise. The late 1990s saw the overall teen horror market cooling down after its massive mid-decade peak, and several YA horror series (including Fear Street) wound down during this period. It would be several years before Stine returned to the franchise with Fear Street Nights in 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the New Fear Street series?

There are four books in the New Fear Street series, published between 1998 and 1999.

What is the first book in the New Fear Street series?

The first book in the New Fear Street series is The Stepbrother, published in 1998.

How is New Fear Street different from the original Fear Street?

New Fear Street follows the same format as the original series, with standalone teen horror stories set in Shadyside. The main difference is the timing: these four books were published in 1998-1999 as a brief continuation of the franchise after the original 49-book run ended. The stories and style are very similar to the original series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order