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: January 2026
Book Series by Neal Shusterman
- #1AmazonPiggyback Ninja(1994)
- #1AmazonCourage to Dream(2022)
- #1AmazonDissidents(1989)
- #2AmazonChasing Forgiveness / What Daddy Did(1991)
- #3AmazonThe Eyes of Kid Midas(1992)
- #4AmazonSpeeding Bullet(1992)
- #5AmazonThe Dark Side of Nowhere(1996)
- #6AmazonDownsiders(1999)
- #7AmazonFull Tilt(2003)
- #8AmazonBruiser(2010)
- #9AmazonChallenger Deep(2015)
- #10AmazonChasing Forgiveness(2015)
- #11AmazonDry(2018)
- #12AmazonGame Changer(2021)
- #13AmazonRoxy (With: Jarrod Shusterman)(2021)
- #14AmazonBreak to You (With: Michelle Knowlden,DebraYoung)(2024)
- #15AmazonAll Better Now(2025)
- #16AmazonThe Dirt on Our Shoes(2013)
- #17AmazonResurrection Bay(2013)
- #18AmazonMindWorks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction(2025)
- #1AmazonBad Sign(1996)
- #2AmazonThe Calusari (By: Garth Nix)(1997)
- #3AmazonEve (By: Ellen Steiber)(1997)
- #4AmazonOur Town (By: Eric Elfman)(1997)
- #5AmazonEmpathy (By: Ellen Steiber)(1997)
- #6AmazonFresh Bones (By: Les Martin)(1997)
- #7AmazonControl (By: Cliff Nielsen,Everett Owens)(1997)
- #8AmazonThe Host (By: Les Martin)(1997)
- #9AmazonHungry Ghosts (By: Ellen Steiber)(1998)
- #10AmazonHowlers (By: Everett Owens)(1998)
- #11AmazonDark Matter (By: Easton Royce)(1999)
- #12AmazonGrotesque (By: Ellen Steiber)(1999)
- #13AmazonQuarantine (By: Les Martin)(1999)
- #14AmazonRegeneration (By: Everett Owens)(1999)
- #15AmazonHaunted (By: Ellen Steiber)(2000)
- #16AmazonMiracle Man (By: Terry Bisson)(2000)
- #17AmazonFrom One Experience to Another(1997)
- #18AmazonBig City Cool: Short Stories About Urban Youth(2002)
- #19AmazonTwice Told(2006)
- #20AmazonDreams and Visions(2006)
- #21AmazonBites: Scary Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into / Bones: Terrifying Tales to Haunt Your Dreams(2009)
- #22AmazonOther Worlds(2013)
- #23AmazonViolent Ends(2015)
- #24AmazonScary Out There(2016)
- #25AmazonNights of the Living Dead Anthology(2017)
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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