Ghostbusters Books
Novelizations
Ghostbusters II – 1989
Novelization of the sequel. The disbanded Ghostbusters reunite when a powerful evil force emerges from a painting of Vigo the Carpathian. Using mood slime and a new containment strategy, they prevent the 16th-century tyrant from being reborn on New Year's Eve, restoring their reputation.
Ghostbusters – 2016
Erin Gilbert's tenure-track job is threatened when her old paranormal book resurfaces online. Reuniting with Abby Yates, they team up with brilliant engineer Jillian Holtzmann and subway worker Patty Tolan. Facing ridicule, they battle escalating ghost attacks orchestrated by mad inventor Rowan North, preventing a catastrophic spectral invasion of Manhattan.
Junior Novelizations
Ghostbusters – 1984
Junior novelization follows three scientists who become professional ghost hunters in New York. Facing budget cuts, they start a business catching spirits with untested equipment. As supernatural activity escalates, they confront the ancient god Gozer and his destructor form, saving the city in a spectacular rooftop battle.
Ghostbusters - 2016
Ghostly hauntings increase across New York City. Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates restart their ghost research, recruiting clever engineer Jillian Holtzmann and history-loving Patty Tolan. The new team builds ghost-catching gear, overcomes doubt from the public, and stops a dangerous villain from unleashing a massive ghost army on the city.
Tie-In Novels
Ghostbusters: The Supernatural Spectacular – 1985
Expanded retelling of the first film with added backstory and scenes. Details the team's formation, early cases, and battles with various ghosts. Includes extra material about the containment unit failure and the final confrontation with Gozer, presented as a more detailed, slightly different narrative take on the original story.
Ghostbusters: The Return – 2004
Years after saving New York again, the Ghostbusters face urban legends coming to life, unleashed by an ancient entity named Xanthador. Peter Venkman runs for mayor, straining team dynamics as Ray, Egon, and Winston battle escalating hauntings alone. Political intrigue and massive supernatural chaos force the team to reunite for an epic showdown.
Ghostbusters: Mass Hysteria – 2016
Expanded universe novel. A massive surge of ghostly activity overwhelms New York as supernatural forces exploit collective fear. The Ghostbusters must use both classic equipment and new technology to contain the outbreak before mass hysteria allows the spirit world to permanently cross over into reality.