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Neal Shusterman Books in Order
Neal Shusterman is a renowned author, screenwriter, and television writer who has left an indelible mark on the literary world. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began writing at a young age and honed his craft at the American School of Mexico City. A standout student at UC Irvine, Neal excelled in both academics and athletics, making his mark on the UCI swim team. With his humor column already gaining traction, he secured a book deal within a year of graduating, cementing his status as a rising talent. As a full-time writer, Neal continues to push boundaries, crafting compelling stories that have garnered numerous awards from esteemed organizations, including the International Reading Association and the American Library Association. His diverse talents also extend to film directing, music composition, and stage playwriting, with notable credits including the CINE Golden Eagle Awards-winning short films and the hit musical "American Twistory."
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Neal Shusterman's book series? Neal Shusterman has written 16 book series. The most notable is the Antsy Bonano series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Neal Shusterman
- #1
The Schwa Was Here(2004) - #2
Antsy Does Time(2008) - #3
Ship Out of Luck(2013)
- #1
Scythe(2016) - #2
Thunderhead(2018) - #3
The Toll(2019)
- #1
Piggyback Ninja(1994)
- #1
Dread Locks(2005) - #2
Red Rider's Hood(2005) - #3
Duckling Ugly(2006)
- #1
Darkness Creeping(1993) - #2
Darkness Creeping II(1995)
- #1
Courage to Dream(2022)
- #1
Mindquakes(1996) - #2
Mindstorms(1996) - #3
Mindtwisters(1997) - #4
Mindbenders(2000)
- #1
It's Ok to Say No to Cigarettes and Alcohol(1988) - #2
Kid Heroes(1991)
- #1
The Shadow Club(1988) - #2
The Shadow Club Rising(2002)
- #1
Everlost(2006) - #2
Everwild(2009) - #3
Everfound(2011)
- #1
Dissidents(1989) - #2
Chasing Forgiveness / What Daddy Did(1991) - #3
The Eyes of Kid Midas(1992) - #4Speeding Bullet(1992)
- #5
The Dark Side of Nowhere(1996) - #6
Downsiders(1999) - #7
Full Tilt(2003) - #8Bruiser(2010)
- #9
Challenger Deep(2015) - #10Chasing Forgiveness(2015)
- #11
Dry(2018) - #12
Game Changer(2021) - #13
Roxy (With: Jarrod Shusterman)(2021) - #14
Break to You (With: Michelle Knowlden,DebraYoung)(2024) - #15
All Better Now(2025) - #16
The Dirt on Our Shoes(2013) - #17
Resurrection Bay(2013) - #18
MindWorks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction(2025)
- #1
Scorpion Shards(1995) - #2
Thief of Souls(1999) - #3
Shattered Sky(2002)
- #1
Tesla's Attic (With: Eric Elfman)(2014) - #2
Edison's Alley (With: Eric Elfman)(2015) - #3
Hawking's Hallway (With: Eric Elfman)(2016)
- #1
I Am the Walrus (With: Eric Elfman)(2023) - #2
Shock the Monkey (With: Eric Elfman)(2024)
- #1
Bad Sign(1996) - #2
The Calusari (By: Garth Nix)(1997) - #3
Eve (By: Ellen Steiber)(1997) - #4
Our Town (By: Eric Elfman)(1997) - #5
Empathy (By: Ellen Steiber)(1997) - #6
Fresh Bones (By: Les Martin)(1997) - #7
Control (By: Cliff Nielsen,Everett Owens)(1997) - #8
The Host (By: Les Martin)(1997) - #9
Hungry Ghosts (By: Ellen Steiber)(1998) - #10
Howlers (By: Everett Owens)(1998) - #11
Dark Matter (By: Easton Royce)(1999) - #12
Grotesque (By: Ellen Steiber)(1999) - #13
Quarantine (By: Les Martin)(1999) - #14
Regeneration (By: Everett Owens)(1999) - #15
Haunted (By: Ellen Steiber)(2000) - #16
Miracle Man (By: Terry Bisson)(2000) - #17
From One Experience to Another(1997) - #18Big City Cool: Short Stories About Urban Youth(2002)
- #19
Twice Told(2006) - #20
Dreams and Visions(2006) - #21
Bites: Scary Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into / Bones: Terrifying Tales to Haunt Your Dreams(2009) - #22Other Worlds(2013)
- #23
Violent Ends(2015) - #24
Scary Out There(2016) - #25
Nights of the Living Dead Anthology(2017)
- #1
Unwind(2007) - #2
UnStrung (With: Michelle Knowlden)(2012) - #3
UnWholly(2012) - #4
UnSouled(2013) - #5
UnDivided(2014) - #6UnBound(2015)
About Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman is a renowned author, screenwriter, and television writer who has left an indelible mark on the literary world. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began writing at a young age and honed his craft at the American School of Mexico City. A standout student at UC Irvine, Neal excelled in both academics and athletics, making his mark on the UCI swim team. With his humor column already gaining traction, he secured a book deal within a year of graduating, cementing his status as a rising talent. As a full-time writer, Neal continues to push boundaries, crafting compelling stories that have garnered numerous awards from esteemed organizations, including the International Reading Association and the American Library Association. His diverse talents also extend to film directing, music composition, and stage playwriting, with notable credits including the CINE Golden Eagle Awards-winning short films and the hit musical "American Twistory."
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