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Start with The Gates and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Gates
Book 1 by John Connolly • Published 2009
Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund Boswell go trick-or-treating a few days early and stumble on their neighbors’ attempt to summon demons for fun. Instead they open a gateway to Hell, leaving it to Samuel, some ec...
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Samuel Johnson Vs The Devil reading order
Ends with The Creeps
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Book 1:The Gates
John Connolly • 2009
Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund Boswell go trick-or-treating a few days early and stumble on their neighbors’ attempt to summon demons for fun. Instead they open a gateway to Hell, leaving it to Samuel, some ec...
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Book 2:The Infernals
John Connolly • 2011
Still infamous for foiling a demonic invasion, Samuel is dragged into Hell along with Boswell, two policemen, and an ice-cream-truck driver by a vengeful devil. To escape the Infernals’ realm, they must outwit demons,...
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Book 3:The Creeps
John Connolly • 2013
In Samuel’s third adventure, a sinister toyshop opens in Biddlecombe just as strange shadows gather over the town. When a new threat to the Multiverse emerges, Samuel, Boswell, Nurd, and an assortment of dwarfs, polic...
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Samuel Johnson Vs The Devil FAQ
What is the best order to read the Samuel Johnson Vs The Devil series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Gates.
How many books are in the Samuel Johnson Vs The Devil series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Samuel Johnson Vs The Devil series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Samuel Johnson Vs The Devil series?
New readers should start with The Gates, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Samuel Johnson Vs The Devil series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2009 to 2013.