John Bellairs Books in Order
John Bellairs is an American novelist, known for his captivating works in the Gothic genre. He has gained widespread recognition for his iconic children's classic, <i>The House with a Clock in its Walls</i>, and the groundbreaking fantasy novel, <i>The Face in the Frost</i>. A holder of a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame University and a master's in English from the University of Chicago, Bellairs seamlessly blended his passion for writing with teaching, a career path he pursued from 1963 to 1971. Notably, his tenure at Shimer College coincided with the institution's storied period. Subsequently, he dedicated himself to writing full-time, producing a plethora of captivating tales that continue to enchant readers of all ages.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by John Bellairs
- #1AmazonThe Curse of the Blue Figurine (By: Edward Gorey)(1983)
- #2AmazonThe Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt (By: Edward Gorey)(1983)
- #3AmazonThe Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull (By: Edward Gorey)(1984)
- #4AmazonThe Revenge of the Wizard's Ghost(1985)
- #5AmazonThe Eyes of the Killer Robot (By: Edward Gorey)(1986)
- #6AmazonThe Trolley to Yesterday (By: Edward Gorey)(1989)
- #7AmazonThe Chessmen of Doom (By: Edward Gorey)(1989)
- #8AmazonThe Secret of the Underground Room(1990)
- #9AmazonThe Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie (With: Edward Gorey,Brad Strickland)(1994)
- #10AmazonThe Hand of the Necromancer (With: Edward Gorey,Brad Strickland)(1996)
- #11AmazonThe Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder (With: Edward Gorey,Brad Strickland)(1997)
- #12AmazonThe Wrath of the Grinning Ghost (With: Edward Gorey,Brad Strickland)(1999)
- #13AmazonThe Stone, the Cipher, and the Shadows (By: Brad Strickland)(2022)
- #1AmazonThe House with a Clock in Its Walls (With: Edward Gorey)(1973)
- #2AmazonThe Figure in the Shadows(1975)
- #3AmazonThe Letter, the Witch and the Ring(1976)
- #4AmazonThe Vengeance of the Witch-Finder(1993)
- #5AmazonThe Ghost in the Mirror (With: Edward Gorey)(1993)
- #6AmazonThe Doom of the Haunted Opera (With: Edward Gorey)(1995)
- #7AmazonThe Specter from the Magician's Museum (By: Edward Gorey)(1998)
- #8AmazonThe Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge (By: Edward Gorey)(2000)
- #9AmazonThe Tower at the End of the World (By: Brad Strickland)(2001)
- #10AmazonThe Whistle, the Grave, and the Ghost (By: Brad Strickland)(2003)
- #11AmazonThe House Where Nobody Lived (By: Brad Strickland)(2006)
- #12AmazonThe Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer (By: Brad Strickland)(2008)
About John Bellairs
John Bellairs is an American novelist, known for his captivating works in the Gothic genre. He has gained widespread recognition for his iconic children's classic, <i>The House with a Clock in its Walls</i>, and the groundbreaking fantasy novel, <i>The Face in the Frost</i>. A holder of a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame University and a master's in English from the University of Chicago, Bellairs seamlessly blended his passion for writing with teaching, a career path he pursued from 1963 to 1971. Notably, his tenure at Shimer College coincided with the institution's storied period. Subsequently, he dedicated himself to writing full-time, producing a plethora of captivating tales that continue to enchant readers of all ages.
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