Chris Grabenstein
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:

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Publication Order of John Ceepak Mystery Books

Publication Order of Christopher Miller Holiday Thrillers Books

Slay Ride (2006)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Hell for the Holidays (2007)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Daniel X Books

(with James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge, Ned Rust, Adam Sadler)

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (By: James Patterson,Michael Ledwidge) (2007)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Watch the Skies (By: James Patterson,Ned Rust) (2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Demons and Druids (By: James Patterson,Adam Sadler) (2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Game Over (By: James Patterson,Ned Rust) (2011)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Armageddon (With: James Patterson) (2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lights Out (With: James Patterson) (2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Genesis (By: James Patterson) (2022)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Dog Squad Books

Publication Order of Haunted Mystery Books

The Crossroads (2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Hanging Hill (2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Smoky Corridor (2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Black Heart Crypt (2011)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of House of Robots Books

(with James Patterson)

House of Robots (2014)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Robots Go Wild! (2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Robot Revolution (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of I Funny Books

(with James Patterson)

I Funny (2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
I Even Funnier (2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
I Totally Funniest (2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
I Funny TV (2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
School of Laughs (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Laugh Out Loud (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever (2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Jacky Ha-Ha Books

(with James Patterson)

Jacky Ha-Ha (2016)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
My Life is a Joke (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh (2023)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Katt vs. Dogg Books

(with James Patterson)

Katt Loves Dogg (With: James Patterson) (2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Max Einstein Books

(with James Patterson)

The Genius Experiment (2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rebels with a Cause (2019)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Saves the Future (2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
World Champions! (2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Mr. Lemoncello's Library Books

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics (2016)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game (2019)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket (2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game (2023)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale (2024)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Ocean's Eleven Books

Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers (2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble (2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Smartest Kid In The Universe Books

The Smartest Kid in the Universe (2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Genius Camp (2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Evil Genius (2023)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Treasure Hunters Books

(with James Patterson)

Treasure Hunters (2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Danger Down the Nile (2014)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Secret of the Forbidden City (2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Peril at the Top of the World (2016)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Quest for the City of Gold (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
All-American Adventure (2019)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Plunder Down Under (2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Ultimate Quest (2022)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Welcome to Wonderland Books

Home Sweet Motel (2016)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Beach Party Surf Monkey (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sandapalooza Shake-Up (2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Beach Battle Blowout (2019)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

The Explorers' Gate (2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Island of Dr. Libris (2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Word of Mouse (With: James Patterson) (2016)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Pottymouth and Stoopid (With: James Patterson) (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Laugh Out Loud (With: James Patterson) (2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Seven Steps to Success (2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Katt vs. Dogg (With: James Patterson) (2019)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

The Christmas Tree Thief (2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Don't Call Me Christina Kringle (2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Standalone Plays

Publication Order of Children's Books

Stuck (2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Scaredy Cat (With: James Patterson) (2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Best Nerds Forever (With: James Patterson) (2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Picture Books

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)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Anthologies

Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters(2007)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Death's Excellent Vacation(2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Discount Noir(2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Passport to Murder(2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Creativity Project(2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Scream and Scream Again!(2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Super Puzzletastic Mysteries(2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

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.

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Chris Grabenstein Synopsis: In The Explorers’ Gate by Chris Grabenstein, Nikki Van Wyck is a 12 year-old who must use her knowledge of Central Park in Manhattan to choose the king of a group of creatures who inhabit the city park. The Explorers’ Gate is a 230-page eBook exclusive, recommended for children ages 8 to 108.

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