Mysteries and Thrillers

Fifteen-year-old Andy is convinced that the crank caller who claimed to have committed murder was serious, but no one will listen--not the police, his friends, or even his father. They all say he's crying wolf. Andy decides to investigate and discovers more than he bargained for.

Evie Spooner's father returns home from World War II and brings more back with him than just good war stories. When handsome Peter Coleridge, a young ex-GI who had served in Joe Spooner's company in postwar Austria, shows up, Evie is suddenly caught in a complicated web of lies that she only slowly recognizes.

In this complicated, chilling novel of the savagery of modern society, Adam mentally relives his past while facing the interrogation and trauma of his present life as a guest of the government. An ALA Notable Children's Book.

High school can be tough. But with teachers like Mr. Griffin it can seem impossible.
They only planned to scare him. But sometimes even the best-laid plans go wrong.

The electrifying follow-up to Flinn's critically acclaimed debut novel, "Breathing Underwater, Breaking Point" is a tale of school violence that explores why and how a good kid can go "bad."

This haunting novel from the acclaimed author of "Breathing Underwater" looks at one of the most devastating realities for teenagers today--domestic violence.

California Young Reader Medal Winner - 2007
Fat, clumsy Simon Glass is a nerd, a loser. Everyone picks on him, until Rob Haynes showed up. Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of the senior class. And he has plans for Simon. Rob's mission: Turn sniveling Simon from total freak to would-be prom king. But as Simon rises to the top of the social ranks, he shows a new confidence and a devious side that power-hungry Rob did not anticipate. And when Simon uncovers a dangerous secret, events darken. The result is disquieting, bone-chilling . . . and brutal. Written with authenticity and an extraordinary sense of timing, Shattering Glass is a dark, suspenseful, coming-of-age story that propels first-time young adult novelist Gail Giles into the realm of great writers to watch.

In this complex novel, Hartinger takes readers on an intense psychological journey as two young teens struggle with a fear they cannot name. But a secret they discover downtown at the intersection of Grand and Humble gives this story a fascinating twist.

In this chilling look inside the mind of a teenage loner, Hautman, a National Book Award finalist for "Godless," crafts a compelling new novel. As Doug Hanson tries to keep his long-buried secrets hidden, the inner world he has carefully constructed threatens to crumble.

Fourteen-year-old Alex doubts his uncle died in an accident after finding bullet holes in the windshield of his uncle's car. He discovers his uncle was killed while on a top-secret mission for the British government. Alex then finds himself in the middle of terrorists. Now he must outsmart the people who want him dead or every child in England will be murdered. Fourteen-year-old Alex doubts his uncle died in an accident after finding bullet holes in the windshield of his uncle's car. He discovers his uncle was killed while on a top-secret mission for the British government. Alex then finds himself in the middle of terrorists. Now he must outsmart the people who want him dead or every child in England will be murdered.

It begins with a free and joyful act--but from then on, Michael finds it impossible even to remember what it felt like to be free and joyful. When he fires his new rifle into the air on his seventeenth birthday, he never imagines that the bullet will end up killing someone. But a mile away, a man "is killed by that bullet as he innocently repairs his roof. And Michael keeps desperately silent while he watches his world crumble.
Meanwhile Jenna, the dead man's daughter, copes with desperation of her own. Through her grief, she tries to understand why she no longer feels comfortable with her boyfriend and why a near stranger named Michael keeps appearing in her dreams.
Suspenseful and powerfully moving, this is the unforgettable story of an accidental crime and its haunting web of repercussions.

It's a hot, hot summer, and in the depths of the Toronto Transit Authority's Lost and Found, 17-year-old Duncan is cataloging lost things and sifting through accumulated junk. And between Jacob, the cranky old man who runs the place, and the endless dusty boxes overflowing with stuff no one will ever claim, Duncan's just about had enough. Then he finds a little leather book. It's a diary filled with the dark and dirty secrets of a twisted mind, a serial killer stalking his prey in the subway. And Duncan can't make himself stop reading.
What would you do with a book like that? How far would you go to catch a madman?
And what if time was running out. . . .

When her favorite purse is stolen during a rock concert, Lulu Dark and her friends discover a twisted mystery involving a rock star, a rich socialite, and a serious case of mistaken identity.

In this dark psychological drama, a boy accidentally kills a security guard with his skateboard. It was self-defense, but there's no one to back up his story.

Emily has never fit in her overachieving family. Instead of getting straight As, she sits in the back row and hides behind her hair. As a result, her parents have enrolled her at Camp Excel--an academic camp for underachievers--for the summer. Emily doesn't want to go, and not just because she feels it isn't necessary. She's been plagued by a recurring nightmare since she was a child. And there's something about this camp that feels familiar--has she been there before? Why can't she remember?
With the help of two new friends, Emily discovers that her nightmare is not just in her head. Someone at Camp Excel has a secret--and will do anything, even murder, to keep Emily from uncovering the truth.

Lani Garver is the new kid on Hackett Island--and a mystery to the close-knit residents. Where does Lani come come from? How old is Lani? Is Lani a boy or a girl? Claire McKenzie isn't up to teasing Lani with the rest of the high school elite, and befriends the outcast. But days later tragedy strikes, and Claire questions herself, her friendships, and the possibility angels may exist on earth.

In trade paperback for the first time, the Sally Lockhart Mysteries are given an all-new look. Created by the author of the bestselling His Dark Materials series, this series follows 16-year-old Sally Lockhart as she solves mysteries in Victorian London.

Anna, Emma, and Mariah concoct a story about why they're late getting home one night--a "harmless" little lie. Suddenly the police are involved, and a man is arrested and accused of a crime that never happened.

Cici's dream of an idyllic vacation at her grandparent's lakeside cottage is shattered when she learns that Brody, the older brother of a boy she likes, has been convicted of murdering a local girl. Certain that Brody is innocent, Cici searches for the real killer.

Recently acquitted of murder, 17-year-old David goes to live with his aunt and uncle. In his attic apartment, he sees ghostly shadows at night and the hostile behavior of his 11-year-old cousin, Lily, becomes more threatening.

On the anniversary of his sister's murder, Leo kidnaps Bree, thinking her death will bring his sister back. Instead, the teens talk, learning about each other and themselves--and falling in love.