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Mystery Young Adult
Explore young adult books about mystery for children.
767 books
Fiona
Meredith Moore
Nightly whispers and strange noises haunt a Scottish manor where Fiona works as an au pair, making her wonder what is re
Ages 14–18
Beauty Sleep
Kathryn Evans
For teens who question the darker side of beauty, this psychological thriller explores a disturbing procedure promising
Ages 13–18
Caraval #1
Caraval
Stephanie Garber
A magical, week-long performance becomes a high-stakes hunt when Scarlett must win a legendary game to save her kidnappe
Ages 13–18
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The Dead House
Dawn Kurtagich
Journal entries and psychiatric notes piece together the chilling story of a teen girl who may be sharing her body with
Ages 14–18
The Queen's Thief #2
The Queen of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner
For the teen processing a major setback or physical change. This gripping fantasy explores how to find strength and iden
Ages 12–18
That's Not My Name
Megan Lally
A girl wakes up with no memory only to be claimed by a father she doesn't recognize, while her boyfriend desperately tri
Ages 14–18
Jackaby #3
Ghostly Echoes
William Ritter
For the teen who feels like an outsider and is looking for a place to belong while navigating the heavy weight of secret
Ages 12–18
Such Charming Liars
Karen M. McManus
A mother-daughter jewel thief duo infiltrates a billionaire’s estate, only to collide with a rival scammer and a killer
Ages 14–18
The Inheritance Games #2
The Hawthorne Legacy
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Avery Grambs is a billionaire heiress with no blood ties to the Hawthorne family, but new clues suggest her connection t
Ages 12–18
Rule #1
Rule
Ellen Goodlett
When the king's heir is murdered, his three secret daughters are summoned to compete for the throne. Each carries a dang
Ages 12–18
Gallagher Girls #5
Out of Sight, Out of Time
Ally Carter
For the teenager grappling with identity and the feeling that they are losing time. Cammie searches for her missing memo
Ages 12–18
The Phantom Light
Suzan Dix
For the curious reader who loves a good puzzle, this coastal mystery follows a girl determined to find the truth behind
Ages 10–14
Irene Adler #1
A Beautiful and Terrible Murder
Claire M. Andrews
For the teen navigating a world where people aren't always what they seem, this noir thriller explores the courage neede
Ages 14–18
The Suffering Tree
Elle Cosimano
A mysterious inheritance leads a troubled girl to dig up long-buried secrets that someone in town is desperate to keep h
Ages 14–18
Clever Creatures of the Night
Samantha Mabry
Case arrives at an isolated house to find her friend missing, a group of roommates acting like a cult, and nearby animal
Ages 14–18
The Boxer and the Spy
Robert B. Parker
When a local student’s death is ruled a suicide, fifteen-year-old Terry Novak uses his boxing training to stay tough whi
Ages 12–17
This is Our Story
Ashley Elston
A hunting trip turns fatal, leaving five best friends under a cloud of suspicion where the truth is as dangerous as the
Ages 14–18
The Dead List
Jennifer L. Armentrout
For the older teen navigating the intensity of first love while facing a high-stakes threat in their hometown.
Ages 14–18
Eleven Days
Michael Manuell
For the teenager who enjoys high-stakes puzzles and digital mysteries. This thriller explores how a sudden crisis can te
Ages 12–16
None Shall Sleep #1
None Shall Sleep
Ellie Marney
Two teens are recruited by the FBI to interview juvenile killers, but an active serial killer case forces them to play a
Ages 14–18
Bad Kitty (Michele Jaffe) #1
Bad Kitty
Michele Jaffe
Jasmine’s Vegas vacation turns into a high-stakes race to outwit a killer and protect ten lives in this witty, fast-pace
Ages 12–17
Circle Nine
Anne Heltzel
Abby lives a secluded life in a cave-palace with her companion Sam, but fragments of her true identity begin to surface
Ages 14–18
You Killed Wesley Payne
Sean Beaudoin
A hard-boiled teen detective transfers to a new school to solve the mystery of a body found hanging from the football go
Ages 14–18
Truly Devious #4
The Box in the Woods
Maureen Johnson
Stevie Bell returns to a 1970s cold case at a summer camp where three grisly dolls and a suspicious accident suggest a k
Ages 14–18
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