Order of Chris Grabenstein Books
Chris Grabenstein is an American author of thriller and mystery novels as well as young adult novels. He writes several series, including the John Ceepak series and the Haunted Mysteries series for young adults. Chris is a frequent collaborator with James Patterson, who discovered his writing talent as Creative Director at J. Walter Thompson Advertising. Chris has worked with Patterson on the Daniel X, I Funny, Treasure Hunters and House of Robots series. In addition to being a novelist, he also has screenwriting credits to his name for the CBS television movie The Christmas Gift and The Muppets.
Chris Grabenstein made his debut as a published novelist in 2005 with his novel Tilt-a-Whirl. The novel won the Anthony Award for Best First Mystery. Below is a list of Chris Grabenstein’s books in order of when they were first released:
Publication Order of John Ceepak Mystery Books
Tilt-a-Whirl | (2005) | |
Mad Mouse | (2006) | |
Whack A Mole | (2007) | |
Hell Hole | (2008) | |
Mind Scrambler | (2009) | |
Rolling Thunder | (2010) | |
Ring Toss | (2011) | |
Fun House | (2012) | |
Free Fall | (2013) |
Publication Order of Christopher Miller Holiday Thrillers Books
Slay Ride | (2006) | |
Hell for the Holidays | (2007) |
Publication Order of Daniel X Books
(with James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge, Ned Rust, Adam Sadler)
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X | (2007) | |
Watch the Skies | (2009) | |
Demons and Druids | (2010) | |
Game Over | (2011) | |
Armageddon | (2012) | |
Lights Out | (2015) | |
Genesis | (2022) | |
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Publication Order of Dog Squad Books
Dog Squad | (2021) | |
Cat Crew | (2022) |
Publication Order of Haunted Mystery Books
The Crossroads | (2008) | |
The Hanging Hill | (2009) | |
The Smoky Corridor | (2010) | |
The Black Heart Crypt | (2011) |
Publication Order of House of Robots Books
(with James Patterson)
House of Robots | (2014) | |
Robots Go Wild! | (2015) | |
Robot Revolution | (2017) |
Publication Order of I Funny Books
(with James Patterson)
I Funny | (2012) | |
I Even Funnier | (2013) | |
I Totally Funniest | (2015) | |
I Funny TV | (2015) | |
School of Laughs | (2017) | |
Laugh Out Loud | (2017) | |
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever | (2018) |
Publication Order of Jacky Ha-Ha Books
(with James Patterson)
Jacky Ha-Ha | (2016) | |
My Life is a Joke | (2017) | |
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh | (2023) |
Publication Order of Katt vs. Dogg Books
(with James Patterson)
Katt Loves Dogg | (2021) |
Publication Order of Max Einstein Books
(with James Patterson)
The Genius Experiment | (2018) | |
Rebels with a Cause | (2019) | |
Saves the Future | (2020) | |
World Champions! | (2021) |
Publication Order of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Books
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library | (2013) | |
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics | (2016) | |
Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race | (2017) | |
Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game | (2019) | |
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket | (2020) | |
Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game | (2023) | |
Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale | (2024) |
Publication Order of Ocean’s Eleven Books
Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers | (2012) | |
Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble | (2013) |
Publication Order of Smartest Kid In The Universe Books
The Smartest Kid in the Universe | (2020) | |
Genius Camp | (2021) | |
Evil Genius | (2023) |
Publication Order of Stinky’s Stories Books
(with J.J. Grabenstein)
The Boy Who Cried Underpants! | (2024) | |
Jack and the Beanstink | (2024) | |
The Three Smelly Goats Gruff | (2025) |
Publication Order of Treasure Hunters Books
(with James Patterson)
Treasure Hunters | (2013) | |
Danger Down the Nile | (2014) | |
Secret of the Forbidden City | (2015) | |
Peril at the Top of the World | (2016) | |
Quest for the City of Gold | (2017) | |
All-American Adventure | (2019) | |
The Plunder Down Under | (2020) | |
The Ultimate Quest | (2022) |
Publication Order of Welcome to Wonderland Books
Home Sweet Motel | (2016) | |
Beach Party Surf Monkey | (2017) | |
Sandapalooza Shake-Up | (2018) | |
Beach Battle Blowout | (2019) |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
The Explorers’ Gate | (2012) | |
The Island of Dr. Libris | (2015) | |
Word of Mouse | (2016) | |
Pottymouth and Stoopid | (2017) | |
Laugh Out Loud | (2017) | |
Seven Steps to Success | (2018) | |
Katt vs. Dogg | (2019) |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
The Christmas Tree Thief | (2008) | |
Don’t Call Me Christina Kringle | (2013) |
Publication Order of Standalone Plays
Curiosity Cat | (2010) |
Publication Order of Children’s Books
Stuck | (2020) | |
Scaredy Cat | (2021) | |
Best Nerds Forever | (2021) |
Publication Order of Picture Books
No More Naps! | (2020) |
Publication Order of Jacky Ha-Ha Graphic Novels
(with James Patterson, Adam Rau, Betty C. Tang)
Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life is a Joke | (2021) |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters | (2007) | |
Death’s Excellent Vacation | (2010) | |
Discount Noir | (2010) | |
Passport to Murder | (2017) | |
The Creativity Project | (2018) | |
Scream and Scream Again! | (2018) | |
Super Puzzletastic Mysteries | (2020) |
Notes: The Daniel X, I Funny, House of Robots, Treasure Hunters and Jacky Ha-Ha series are co-authored with James Patterson. Robots Go Wild was also written with Juliana Neufeld. The novels Word of Mouse, Pottymouth and Stupid, Laugh Out Loud, and Katt vs. Dogg were also written with Patterson.