Point Horror Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Point Horror books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Avalanche (By: Arthur J. Roth)
Buy on Amazon1979
The Cheerleader / Deadly Offer (By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Buy on Amazon1985
Blind Date (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1986
Twisted (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1987
The Nightmare Man (By: Tessa Krailing)
Buy on Amazon1988
The Lifeguard
Buy on Amazon1988
Beach House (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1989
Party Line (By: A. Bates)
Buy on Amazon1989
Prom Dress (By: Lael Littke)
Buy on Amazon1989
The Baby-Sitter (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1989
My Secret Admirer (By: Carol Ellis)
Buy on Amazon1989
April Fools
Buy on Amazon1990
Funhouse (By: Diane Hoh)
Buy on Amazon1990
Beach Party (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1990
The Boyfriend (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1990
The Foggiest (By: David Belbin)
Buy on Amazon1990
The Baby-Sitter II (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1991
The Snowman (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1991
The Accident (By: Diane Hoh)
Buy on Amazon1991
Sister Dearest (By: D.E. Athkins)
Buy on Amazon1991
The Girlfriend (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1991
Freeze Tag (By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Window (By: Carol Ellis)
Buy on Amazon1992
Fatal Secrets
Buy on Amazon1992
The Perfume (By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Invitation (By: Diane Hoh)
Buy on Amazon1992
Mirror, Mirror (By: D.E. Athkins)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Fever (By: Diane Hoh)
Buy on Amazon1992
Hit And Run (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Train (By: Diane Hoh)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Ripper (By: D.E. Athkins)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Cemetery (By: D.E. Athkins)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Waitress (By: Sinclair Smith)
Buy on Amazon1992
Halloween Night (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1993
Dream Date (By: Sinclair Smith)
Buy on Amazon1993
The Baby-Sitter 3 (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1993
The Dead Girlfriend (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1993
The Hitchhiker (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1993
The Phantom (By: Barbara Steiner)
Buy on Amazon1993
The Stranger (By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Buy on Amazon1993
The Yearbook (By: Peter Lerangis)
Buy on Amazon1994
Twins (By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Hunter (By: L.J. Smith)
Buy on Amazon1994
Silent Witness (By: Carol Ellis)
Buy on Amazon1994
Call Waiting (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Watcher (By: Lael Littke)
Buy on Amazon1994
Halloween Night II (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Chase (By: L.J. Smith)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Diary / Let Me Tell You how I Died (By: Sinclair Smith)
Buy on Amazon1994
I Saw You That Night! (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Kill (By: L.J. Smith)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Witness (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1994
Driver's Dead (By: Peter Lerangis)
Buy on Amazon1994
Camp Fear (By: Carol Ellis)
Buy on Amazon1994
Night School (By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Babysitter IV (By: R.L. Stine)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Boy Next Door (By: Sinclair Smith)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Body (By: Carol Ellis)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mummy (By: Barbara Steiner)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Surfer (By: Linda Cargill)
Buy on Amazon1995
Hide and Seek (By: Jane McFann)
Buy on Amazon1995
Blood Curse (By: Janice Harrell)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Claw (By: Carmen Adams)
Buy on Amazon1995
Amnesia (By: Sinclair Smith)
Buy on Amazon1995
Spring Break (By: Barbara Steiner)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Stalker (By: Carol Ellis)
Buy on Amazon1996
Prom Date (By: Diane Hoh)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Bride (By: D.E. Athkins)
Buy on Amazon1996
Sweet Sixteen (By: Francesca Jeffries)
Buy on Amazon1996
Double Date (By: Sinclair Smith)
Buy on Amazon1996
Second Sight (By: Sinclair Smith)
Buy on Amazon1996
Homecoming Queen (By: John Hall)
Buy on Amazon1997
Mysterious Christmas Tales (By: Gillian Cross,Robert Swindells,Susan Price)
Buy on Amazon1999
X-Isle (By: Peter Lerangis)
Buy on Amazon2003
Demon (By: Samantha Lee)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Dark 2 (By: Linda Cargill)
Buy on Amazon2004
Return to X-Isle (By: Peter Lerangis)
Buy on Amazon2004
Defriended (By: Ruth Baron)
Buy on Amazon2013
Identity Theft (By: Anna Davies)
Buy on Amazon2013
Wickedpedia (By: Chris Van Etten)
Buy on Amazon2014
The Dark: v. 1 (By: Linda Cargill)
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Point Horror series is publication order: 1. Avalanche (By: Arthur J. Roth) (1979), 2. The Cheerleader / Deadly Offer (By: Caroline B. Cooney) (1985), 3. Blind Date (By: R.L. Stine) (1986), 4. Twisted (By: R.L. Stine) (1987), 5. The Nightmare Man (By: Tessa Krailing) (1988), and 76 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Point Horror series by Richie Tankersley Cusick contains 81 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Point Horror series is written by Richie Tankersley Cusick. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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