The Piggy Series in Order

About the Piggy series

Series Premise

The series is set in the dystopian city of Lucella, where a mysterious infection spreads rapidly, transforming people into mindless, violent monsters driven by rage and hunger. The outbreak turns society into a nightmare of abandoned streets, barricaded buildings, and constant danger from the infected (often called "Piggy" creatures due to their pig-like masks and behaviors in the original game). Survivors must scavenge for supplies, find keys to escape locked areas, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind the infection while evading relentless pursuers.

The books follow different groups of survivors in each installment, retelling and expanding the game's story with new twists:
- Infected (Book 1): Introduces the core outbreak through the eyes of desperate survivors trying to stay alive long enough to find a cure or escape.
- The Cure (Book 2): Focuses on the search for a cure, with new dangers and revelations about the infection's origins.
- Hunt (Book 3): A relentless pursuit as survivors become prey in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
- The Entity (Book 4): An ominous, bow-tie-wearing figure (The Entity) emerges from nightmares, commanding sewer-dwelling monsters and threatening the entire island.
- Traitor (Book 5): A survivor (Diego) separated from family early in the outbreak faces betrayal and new horrors in a final push for survival.

The overarching story is a survival-horror mystery: uncover the infection's source, locate keys and clues, evade Piggy and her minions, and decide whether a cure is possible before Lucella falls completely. The novels are non-canon retellings with changes to characters, events, and endings, adding fresh scares and emotional stakes for book readers.

Main Characters

The novels rotate protagonists and survivor groups, with new leads in each book, but recurring elements tie them together.



Ben (recurring in early books): A brave young survivor who confronts dark truths and nightmares; central in Infected and The Entity.



Diego (featured in Traitor): A survivor separated from family early in the outbreak, facing betrayal and new horrors.



Other survivors (rotating): Young teens and adults band together—resourceful, scared, but determined. They include puzzle-solvers, fighters, and emotional anchors who keep the group from falling apart.



Piggy (the main antagonist): A monstrous, pig-masked infected who relentlessly hunts survivors; sometimes accompanied by minions or variants.



The Entity (introduced later): A sinister, bow-tie-wearing figure commanding dark forces and haunting dreams; a major escalating threat.



Supporting figures: Various infected monsters, shadowy human antagonists, and occasional allies who help or betray the group.

Setting

The series is set in the fictional city of Lucella (inspired by the Roblox game), a once-normal urban area now ravaged by the infection. The landscape is post-apocalyptic but still recognizable: abandoned houses, locked schools, foggy streets, dark alleys, hospitals, malls, subway tunnels, and sewers. The world feels claustrophobic and decaying—boarded-up windows, overturned cars, flickering streetlights, and the constant sound of distant screams or shuffling feet.



The infection has collapsed society: no power in many areas, scarce supplies, and infected roaming freely. Key locations shift per book—starting in suburban neighborhoods, moving to city centers, then underground lairs or remote hideouts. The setting amplifies dread: every corner could hide a monster, every locked door needs a key, and safety is always temporary.

Tone & Themes

The tone is creepy, tense, and relentlessly suspenseful—middle-grade horror with a survival-game edge. The books build constant dread through short, punchy chapters, jump-scare moments, and the ever-present threat of being chased or cornered. The atmosphere is dark and claustrophobic—abandoned houses, foggy streets, dark sewers, and flickering lights create a sense of inescapable danger.

Despite the horror, the tone stays age-appropriate—no extreme gore or psychological torment. Focus is on suspense, clever escapes, puzzle-solving, and the bravery of young survivors. Hope flickers through teamwork, quick thinking, and small victories. The mood is thrilling and urgent, with just enough light (friendship moments, clever plans) to keep it from becoming overwhelming. It's designed to keep readers on edge while delivering the "safe scare" feel of Roblox horror games—scary enough to be exciting, not so scary it traumatizes.

Terrance Crawford’s Piggy novel series plunges readers into the bone-chilling, heart-pounding terror of the Roblox phenomenon, delivering gripping horror novels that turn a fan-favorite game into a pulse-racing survival epic. From the desperate scramble to survive the outbreak in Infected to the nightmare showdowns with The Entity and betrayal in Traitor, the books capture the raw fear of a world where infection turns neighbors into monsters and every shadow hides danger. With its relentless suspense, clever key-hunting and puzzle-solving, creepy pig-masked pursuers, and brave young survivors fighting to find a cure or simply stay alive, the series keeps you on edge while delivering the safe-scare thrill that made the game a hit. Perfect for young horror fans who love tension, teamwork, and the rush of narrowly escaping the next chase, these illustrated novels bring Lucella’s nightmare to life in vivid, terrifying detail. If you’ve ever jumped at a sudden oink or wondered what happens when the lights go out in a locked house, the Piggy novels will keep you turning pages long into the night—because in Lucella, survival isn’t guaranteed, but the fight is always worth it. Grab a flashlight, barricade the door, and dive in—the infection is spreading, and the hunt is on.