The Lockwood & Co. series is a set of young adult supernatural mystery novels written by Jonathan Stroud. The series takes place in modern-day London and follows the adventures of a group of teenage ghost hunters who work for the eponymous agency, Lockwood & Co. The books are fast-paced, action-packed and full of suspense, making them a perfect choice for readers who love thrilling adventures and supernatural mysteries.

Join the adventure with Lucy Carlyle, George Cubbins, and the famous Anthony Lockwood, who work together to solve ghostly crimes and unravel the mystery surrounding a supernatural epidemic that has gripped the city known as “the Problem”. Armed with only their wits, bravery, and the latest ghost-hunting technology, these young detectives set out to uncover the truth behind the ghostly presence that threatens to engulf their city. The books are filled with humour, wit, and a touch of horror, making them a perfect blend of suspense and comedy for young adults. 

Read the whole series in this five-book collection before diving into the thrilling Netflix adaptation starring Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman and Ali Hadji-Heshmati. So gather your friends, grab some popcorn, and get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of ghost hunting. 

Lockwood and Co: The Screaming Staircase

Lockwood and Co: The Whispering Skull

Lockwood and Co: The Hollow Boy

Lockwood and Co: The Creeping Shadow

Lockwood and Co: The Empty Grave

When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . .For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic Investigations Agencies have sprung up to destroy the dangerous apparitions. Lucy Carlyle, a talented young agent, arrives in London hoping for a notable career.

Ghosts and ghouls beware! London's smallest, shabbiest and most talented psychic detection agency is back. Life is never exactly peaceful for Lockwood & Co. Lucy and George are trying to solve the mystery of the talking skull trapped in their ghost jar, while Lockwood is desperate for an exciting new case.

Lockwood & Co. might be the smallest (some might say shambolic) Psychic Detection Agency in London. But its three agents - Lockwood, Lucy and George - are exceptional Talents. And they get results. When an outbreak of ghostly phenomena grows to terrifying levels in Chelsea, Scotland Yard is left baffled.

After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs a good Listener for a tough assignment. Penelope Fittes, the leader of the giant Fittes Agency, wants them--and only them--to locate and remove the Source for the legendary Brixton Cannibal.

After their recent adventures, the Lockwood & Co team deserve a well-earned break . . . so naturally, they decide to risk their lives breaking into a heavily-guarded crypt. A building full of unsettled souls, it’s also the final resting place of Marissa Fittes, the legendary and (supposedly) long-dead ghost hunter – though the team have their suspicions about just how dead she might be…

Jonathan Stroud is a British author born in 1970 in Bedford, England. He has been writing novels for young adults and children since the early 1990s. His passion for writing began in childhood when he would spend hours lost in books, especially those that contained magic, mystery and adventure. He went on to study English and Philosophy at the University of York before eventually finding his calling as a writer. 

Stroud is married with two children and currently lives in Bath, England. When he's not writing, he enjoys travelling, reading, and playing board games with his family. He has been an inspiration to many aspiring writers and continues to produce captivating and thought-provoking stories that have captured the hearts and minds of young readers worldwide.