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Mystery Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Mystery Books for Ages 12–18

Mystery for older readers gets darker, more complex, and more psychologically interesting. Unreliable narrators, cold cases, the kind of puzzle that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew. These 5,632 books are for readers who like being surprised.

5,632 books

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Conspiracy 365 #10

For the teen who loves a pulse-pounding race against time. This high-stakes thriller explores how to stay resilient when

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Conspiracy 365 #11

For the child who thrives on high stakes and constant momentum, this thriller explores the grit needed to keep going whe

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Conspiracy 365 #8

For the reader who loves the rush of a ticking clock, this high-stakes thriller explores staying resilient and resourcef

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Conspiracy 365 #9

September

Gabrielle Lord

For the reader who loves a race against the clock, this high-stakes thriller explores how to keep going when the world f

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Conspiracy 365 #1

For the reader who loves a ticking clock and high stakes, this intense thriller follows a teen on the run as he tries to

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Conspiracy 365 #5

For the teen who loves high-stakes tension and needs to see a character persist through unfair circumstances and constan

Cover of Only Witness

Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #13

For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling with a massive life transition that requires leaving everythin

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Nightmare Hall #4

For the teen navigating the pressures of fitting in while wondering if the group they want to join is hiding a dark and

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Junior High #14

Junior High Private Eyes

For the child who loves cracking codes and needs a boost of confidence in navigating the social landscape of junior high

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Conspiracy 365 #3

For the child who thrives on high stakes and constant momentum, this survival thriller builds resilience through a hero

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Nightmare Hall #4

For the teenager who loves high-stakes drama and the thrill of a mystery where no one is quite who they seem.

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Conspiracy 365: Revenge #1

For the thrill-seeking middle grader who loves outsmarting the clock, this high-octane mystery tests a hero's resilience

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Nightmare Hall #15

For the teenager who enjoys high stakes suspense and the chilling feeling of being watched, this retro thriller explores

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The Five Find-Outers: Solve-It-Yourself Mysteries #3

The Shadowy Figure

Stephen Thraves, Enid Blyton

For the curious child who loves mysteries, this interactive adventure lets them join the Famous Five and use a special l

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The Baby-Sitters Club #40

Claudia and the Middle School Mystery

For the child who has ever felt unfairly blamed or misunderstood. Claudia must clear her name when she is accused of che

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Conspiracy 365 #7

For the teen who loves intense suspense and mysteries, this book explores a young woman's perilous journey to uncover da

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The Five Find-Outers: Solve-It-Yourself Mysteries #2

The Note from Nowhere

Stephen Thraves, Enid Blyton

For the curious child who loves to lead the way, this interactive mystery invites them to solve puzzles and decode clues

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Conspiracy 365 #4

For the child who thrives on high stakes and constant momentum. This thriller follows a teen navigating extreme danger w

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Nightmare Hall #23

For the teenager who enjoys high-stakes suspense and the feeling of being on the edge of their seat during a storm.

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Animal Ark Pets #23

For the young animal lover who enjoys a gentle shiver. This story helps middle-grade readers explore the unknown through

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Beautiful Americans #1

Beautiful Americans

Secrets and high-stakes glamour collide when one of four American students on a study abroad program in Paris suddenly v

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For young readers eager for suspense, this chilling tale explores the dark side of school rivalries when a cheerleading

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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #5

The Captive Temple

For the child learning to trust their own instincts while working alongside a mentor or parent, especially when things a

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Beagle in a Backpack

For the young animal lover who enjoys a shiver of mystery, this tale follows friends investigating a ghostly canine whil

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