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Vampirates Series in Order: 7 books


  • Book - 1

    Twins, Connor and Grace, never dreamed that there was any truth to the Vampirate shanty their father sang to them before he died, but that was before the two were shipwrecked and separated from each other. For Connor, who is taken aboard a pirate shi...



  • Book - 2

    PLENTY AND SATIETY. PLEASURE AND EASE. LIBERTY AND POWER. These words at the entrance gate to the elite Pirate Academy can hardly prepare Connor and Grace for what they'll find inside: classes in combat, navigation, and EMS--Extreme Maritime Sur...



  • Book - 3

    As fans of the Vampirates series know, nothing is quite as it seems when Vampirates and pirates are involved, so twins Connor and Grace have to keep up their guards. But with every new challenge pulling them farther apart, it seems that the time has ...



  • Book - 4

    There's a new ship of vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake. When a high-profile pirate is slain, the Pirate Federation takes decisive action and begins training up a ship of dedicated vampire hunters. The t...



  • Book - 5

    After shocking secrets behind their family's history are uncovered, twins Connor and Grace begin to question everything they've ever known about life at sea and, more important, every allegiance they've ever made. Meanwhile, the ruthless Sidorio, de...



  • Book - 6

    A bloody war is raging across the oceans, with the Pirate Federation and Nocturnals in alliance against the renegade Vampirates, led by Sidorio and Lola. Nothing will stop either one from making their presence dangerously known in battle. Connor a...



  • Book - 6.5

    When Connor Tempest and his swashbuckling pirate buddies get a rare break in their duties, they're in the mood for fun, sun and adventure. A chance meeting with the crew of The Lorelei seems to offer all that and more. Soon, Connor and co are learnin...





Series Premise

The Vampirates series follows the twins as they navigate two very different worlds — one of pirates and one of vampirates. Each book advances their separate and intertwined journeys through adventure, danger, and discovery.

Vampirates Series Reading Order

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1: Demons of the Ocean

Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

Publication order gives the best experience for the Vampirates series. Each book has a complete central plot focused on a specific adventure or revelation. Character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series, particularly the twins’ bond and their growth in their respective worlds. Readers who begin with a later book miss the foundational events of the shipwreck and early separation that shape later emotional stakes and conflicts.

Explanation of reading order types



Vampirates Series Characters

The series centers on Connor Tempest, a brave young pirate, and his twin sister Grace, who becomes involved with the Vampirates.

Setting of the Vampirates Series

The stories take place on the high seas, where pirate ships and vampirate vessels sail side by side in a world of adventure and the supernatural.

Tone & Themes of the Vampirates Series

The tone is adventurous and mysterious with dark fantasy elements. Central themes include family bonds, identity, the line between good and evil, and finding one’s place in two very different worlds.

Is the Vampirates Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy pirate adventures, vampire stories, twin protagonists, and tales blending action with supernatural mystery.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes mild violence and supernatural themes; suitable for middle-grade and older readers.

The Vampirates series offers exciting stories of pirates and vampires on the high seas. Reading the books in order allows Connor and Grace’s journeys to unfold most effectively.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 7 books in the Vampirates series. The series includes 6 novels and 1 short stories/novellas.

The Vampirates series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Dead Deep (Book 6.5), was published in January 2013.

The first book in the Vampirates series, Demons of the Ocean, was published in October 2006.

The Vampirates series primarily falls into the Horror genre. This middle grade series was written for ages 8-12, but can be enjoyed by older readers as well.

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