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Fear Street

by R.L. Stine

49 books Started 1989 Latest 1997
Publication Reading Order

The Fear Street is a Children's Fiction / Horror series by R.L. Stine, made up of 49 books published between 1989 and 1997. It begins with The New Girl (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Trapped (1997), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

49books
8years active
2decades
~0.2yrs between books
1997latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The New Girl 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Surprise Party 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Overnight 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
4 Missing 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Wrong Number 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Sleepwalker 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Haunted 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Halloween Party 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Stepsister 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Ski Weekend 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Fire Game 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Lights Out 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Secret Bedroom 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Knife 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Prom Queen 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 First Date 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Best Friend 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Cheater 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Sunburn 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The New Boy 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Dare 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Bad Dreams 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Double Date 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Thrill Club 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 One Evil Summer 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Mind Reader 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Wrong Number 2 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Truth or Dare 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Dead End 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Final Grade 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Switched 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 College Weekend 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 The Stepsister 2 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 What Holly Heard 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 The Face 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Secret Admirer 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 The Perfect Date 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 The Confession 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 The Boy Next Door 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Night Games 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 RunawayLatest 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Killer's Kiss 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 All-Night Party 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 The Rich Girl 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Cat 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Who Killed the Homecoming Queen? 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 Into the Dark 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Best Friend 2 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 Trapped 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Fear Street series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Fear Street series?

Start with The New Girl (1989), the first book in the Fear Street series by R.L. Stine. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Fear Street series?

There are 49 books in the Fear Street series by R.L. Stine, published between 1989 and 1997.

What is the first book in the Fear Street series?

The first book in the Fear Street series is The New Girl, published in 1989 by R.L. Stine.

What is the latest book in the Fear Street series?

The most recent book in the Fear Street series is Trapped (1997) by R.L. Stine.

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About R.L. Stine

R.L. Stine (born September 8, 1943) is an American children's horror fiction writer. He is known for his Goosebumps series and Fear Street series, which have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. Stine was born in Columbus, Ohio. He studied at The Ohio State University and Syracuse University. After working as a humor editor and writer for several magazines, he turned to writing horror fiction for children in the late 1980s. Stine's Goosebumps series, featuring short horror stories aimed at children aged 7-12, became a huge success. The series has been adapted into a television show, video games, and a movie. Stine's Fear Street series, aimed at older children and young adults, is also highly popular. Stine has won numerous awards for his work, including the Bram Stoker Award and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. He has also been named a Grand Master by the Horror Writers Association.

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