Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase: Book 1
Aug 2013 · Lockwood & Co Book 1 · Random House
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Now a major Netflix series!
When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . .
For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic Investigations Agencies have sprung up to destroy the dangerous apparitions.
Lucy Carlyle, a talented young agent, arrives in London hoping for a notable career. Instead she finds herself joining the smallest most ramshackle agency in the city, run by the charismatic Anthony Lockwood. When one of their cases goes horribly wrong, Lockwood & Co. have one last chance of redemption. Unfortunately this involves spending the night in one of the most haunted houses in England, and trying to escape alive.
Set in a city stalked by spectres, The Screaming Staircase is the first in a chilling new series full of suspense, humour and truly terrifying ghosts. Your nights will never be the same again . . .
Suspenseful, supernatural adventure - Metro
Put The Screaming Staircase on your 'need to read' list - Rick Riordan
When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . .
For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic Investigations Agencies have sprung up to destroy the dangerous apparitions.
Lucy Carlyle, a talented young agent, arrives in London hoping for a notable career. Instead she finds herself joining the smallest most ramshackle agency in the city, run by the charismatic Anthony Lockwood. When one of their cases goes horribly wrong, Lockwood & Co. have one last chance of redemption. Unfortunately this involves spending the night in one of the most haunted houses in England, and trying to escape alive.
Set in a city stalked by spectres, The Screaming Staircase is the first in a chilling new series full of suspense, humour and truly terrifying ghosts. Your nights will never be the same again . . .
Suspenseful, supernatural adventure - Metro
Put The Screaming Staircase on your 'need to read' list - Rick Riordan
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gautami u
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December 29, 2014
I still have to finish the book but I have a complaint against the people selling this. First chapter of the book is incomplete, why am I paying if I don't have the complete stuff. Now I'm dreading reading it further not sure of how much more could be missing..please fix so I can rate this properly
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Danielle McClellan
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May 13, 2023
I watched the Netflix show first and was so mesmerized by this world that I had to read the book. The book didn't let me down at all. It was an incredible read start to finish. It is Must read!
Michelle Lewis
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June 22, 2014
A riveting read. J.Stroud, has once again thrilled his readers. I was in anticipation after the Bartimaeus Trilogy, but in no way disappointed. Witty, intriguing, excellent depth of characters, enough twists to keep you guessing but not confused. Left me in no doubt that I want more..Brilliant!
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About the author
Jonathan Stroud was born in Bedford in 1970. After studying English Literature at York University, he moved to London, where he worked as an editor at a publishing firm. He is the author of the best-selling Bartimaeus series; the much-beloved Lockwood & Co. series (now a major Netflix series) as well as The Notorious Scarlett & Browne; Heroes of the Valley; The Last Seige; The Leap and Buried Fire. He lives in Hertfordshire with his family. He has yet to see a ghost, but is keeping his eyes open.
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