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The Vampirates Series in Order

The Vampirates series is best read in order, starting with Vampirates, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. Twins Connor and Grace are separated after a shipwreck, with Connor joining a pirate ship and Grace discovering the mysterious world of the Vampirates.

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

Vampirates Books in Order

7 books total 6 main + 1 extra story

Complete reading order for the Vampirates series.

#
Title
Date
Rating
2
Sep 2007
3
Apr 2008
4
Apr 2009
6
Jan 2012
6.5
Jan 2013

How to Read the Vampirates series

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

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.

About the Vampirates series

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.

Main Characters

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

Setting

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

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 This 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.

FAQ

How many books are in the Vampirates series?

7 books total: 6 main + 1 extra story

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Dead Deep, was published in January 2013.

When was the most recent book released?

Dead Deep was published in January 2013.

What was the first book in the series?

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

What genre is the Vampirates series?

The series primarily falls into the Horror genre.

Do you need to read the Vampirates series in order?

It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.

What is the Vampirates series about?

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.

Is the Vampirates series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.