How to download The Hookup Zone stories as EPUB or PDF
WP Downloader can save a whole story from the Criminal Minds Fic Archive, also known as The Hookup Zone, as an EPUB or PDF. Paste the story URL, choose a format, and save the finished file to your device.
Download a story with WP Downloader
WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.
- Open the story on thehookupzone.net or criminal-minds-fiction.com.
- Copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.
- Go to the The Hookup Zone downloader.
- Paste the story URL into the download box.
- Choose EPUB or PDF.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Start the download and save the file to your device.
You can also paste the link into the box on the WP Downloader home page. The tool will detect which supported site the URL comes from.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story from this archive. It does not download individual chapters or story lists.
Which URL should you paste?
Paste the URL of the story’s main page. A typical The Hookup Zone story link looks like this:
http://thehookupzone.net/CriminalMinds/viewstory.php?sid=1234The address should lead to the story’s viewstory.php page and include the story ID after sid=. Each story has a different number.
Open the main story page before copying the address. Do not use a chapter-only link, search results page, author page, or list page.
Do you need to sign in?
Signing in is optional for the Criminal Minds Fic Archive. You will need to sign in with an account from the archive if you want to download a members-only story that the account can read.
WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It can download only material that your account already has permission to read. It cannot bypass members-only access, paywalls, locked content, or age restrictions.
EPUB or PDF: which should you choose?
Both formats save the story as a separate file for offline reading, but they work differently.
Choose EPUB for flexible reading
EPUB is free for everyone. An EPUB reading app can adjust the text to fit the screen, which makes this format convenient for phones, tablets, and dedicated ebook readers.
EPUB is also useful if you want to add the story to an ebook library. Kindle and Kobo users can follow the guides for sending The Hookup Zone stories to Kindle or reading The Hookup Zone stories on Kobo.
Choose PDF for a fixed document
A PDF keeps its page layout fixed. Choose it if you prefer a PDF reader or want the document to keep the same layout across devices.
Creating a PDF requires a free Discord sign-in. EPUB does not require this sign-in.
WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
Open the downloaded story on your device
When the download finishes, look for the EPUB or PDF in your browser’s downloads or your device’s file manager.
On a phone or tablet
Tap the file and open it in a compatible app. EPUB files need an EPUB reader, while PDF files need a PDF reader. If your device displays a sharing menu, use it to send the file to your preferred reading app.
On a computer
Open the file from your downloads folder. Use an EPUB-compatible reading app for EPUB files or a PDF reader for PDF files.
Once the file is in your reading app or device storage, you can read it without returning to the story page. The guide to reading The Hookup Zone stories offline has more help.
Getting newly posted chapters
WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB or PDF you have already downloaded. When the author posts new chapters, return to the story page and download the whole story again. The new file will contain the version available when you download it.
Support for the Criminal Minds Fic Archive and WP Downloader’s other fiction archives was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
FAQ
Is The Hookup Zone the same as the Criminal Minds Fic Archive?
Yes. Both names refer to the archive covered by this guide. Its story links may use thehookupzone.net or criminal-minds-fiction.com.
Can I download just one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from this archive. It does not download individual chapters or lists.
Is EPUB free?
Yes. EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Can WP Downloader access members-only stories?
Yes, if you sign in with an archive account that already has permission to read the story. WP Downloader cannot bypass access restrictions.
Can I include images in the download?
Yes. WP Downloader has an option to include the story’s images.