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Lockwood & Co. Book Series
by Jonathan Stroud
In an alternate London plagued by a supernatural epidemic of ghosts, adults are useless, leaving the dangerous work of ghost-hunting to teenage agencies. The story follows three misfits operating out of a cluttered, crumbling townhouse, balancing high-stakes investigations with the quiet, bickering intimacy of a found family. Jonathan Stroud excels at layering genuine dread with sharp, dry wit, making the peril feel immediate while keeping the characters grounded in their youth. You get the thrill of a procedural mystery combined with the atmospheric chill of a gothic horror, all anchored by a trio of protagonists who are as frustratingly stubborn as they are loyal. If you enjoy stories where smart, undersupported kids have to outthink their elders in a world that is actively trying to kill them, this series will hook you immediately.
10 Books similar to 'Lockwood & Co. Book Series'
Since you enjoyed the sharp-tongued camaraderie and the eerie, high-stakes investigations of Lockwood and Co., these picks were curated to satisfy that specific itch for supernatural mystery and found family. Whether you are looking for more witty banter alongside dangerous ghost-hunting, like in Skulduggery Pleasant, or the atmospheric urban dread found in the works of Libba Bray and Victoria Schwab, these selections share that same DNA. Each book explores the tension of young people navigating hidden, lethal worlds where intelligence and friendship are the only real weapons against the dark.
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As the first book in the series, it establishes the perfect blend of witty banter, spine-tingling supernatural mystery, and a unique alternate-London setting that fans adore.
by Libba Bray
Set in 1920s New York, this series shares Lockwood & Co.'s knack for blending historical atmosphere with terrifying supernatural threats and a diverse cast of characters with unique abilities.
by Derek Landy
This series perfectly mirrors the sharp, sarcastic dialogue and dangerous supernatural investigations found in Lockwood & Co., featuring a witty mentor figure and a plucky young protagonist.
Readers who enjoy the ghost-hunting aspect of Lockwood & Co. will appreciate this atmospheric tale about a girl who can see ghosts and must navigate the 'Veil' between the living and the dead.
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Featuring a tight-knit group of friends on a supernatural quest, this series captures the same sense of camaraderie, intellectual mystery, and atmospheric tension that defines Stroud's work.
This modern reimagining of Sherlock Holmes features the same brilliant-but-flawed dynamic and high-stakes investigation style that fans of Lockwood's agency will recognize.
Set in modern-day London, this series involves a secret society hunting down supernatural threats, mirroring the agency-based structure and eerie urban atmosphere of Lockwood & Co.
by V.E. Schwab
Fans who loved the gothic, haunted house elements of the Lockwood series will be drawn to this story, which deals with family secrets, ghosts, and the thin line between worlds.
by Neil Gaiman
While more whimsical, this story captures the same respectful, eerie relationship between the living and the dead, featuring a protagonist who finds his family in the most unusual of places.
Though it lacks ghosts, the structure of a brilliant young detective solving a cold case at an isolated boarding school captures the same investigative intensity and 'smart kid' vibe as Lockwood & Co.
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