Kid Mystery Thrillers

Book 2 in the UNKNOWN series! From the author of the mystery thriller THE UNKNOWN comes a riveting sequel that climaxes with another shocking twist that you'll never see coming. NINE NIGHTS AGO, EIGHT CHILDREN WERE KIDNAPPED. NOW, THEY ARE ABOUT TO FACE THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OF THEIR LIVES. THE HAVEN is book two in a completed series of two novels that tell the tale of eight kids, ages nine to seventeen, who are taken from their homes in the middle of the night and wake up in a mysterious world full of secrets. Books in the UNKNOWN series: Book 1: THE UNKNOWN Book 2: THE HAVEN THE UNKNOWN ...

The kids in the third grade at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different, to say the least. She's just moved from the Transylvanian Alps, and she seems to have some strange powers that help her deal with these mischief-makers. Her methods may be a little unconventional, but, then again, Mrs. Jeepers may be just what the Bailey School kids need.

"...THREE KIDS INVESTIGATING A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD "LEGEND" DISCOVER THAT THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT COME COMPLETE WITH FUR, AND CLAWS, AND FANGS IN THIS ENGAGING, ATMOSPHERIC, COMING-OF-AGE, "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" MEETS "THE WOLFMAN" STYLE HORROR THRILLER" -- THE CREATURE FEATURE FEST BLOGSPOT He is the neighborhood legend who lives in every whispered warning about the dark, the shadows, and the things that go bump in the night. He is the thing nightmares were made of. The thing that parents warned their naughty children about when they'd say to them, "You'd better behave--Or else he...

I know my brother is dead. But sometimes Mama gets confused. There’s plenty about the grownup world that six-year-old Aoife doesn’t understand. Like what happened to her big brother Theo and why her mama is in the hospital instead of home where she belongs. Uncle Donny says she just needs to be patient, but Aoife’s sure her mama won’t be able to come home until Aoife learns what really happened to her brother. The trouble is no one wants to talk about Theo because he was murdered. But by whom?

With the snow falling fast on a New Hampshire mansion, seven 20-somethings gather for a weekend that will change their lives irrevocably. The extravagant trip to celebrate Will and Jessica's upcoming nuptials brings together a cast of characters who know each other from Ivy League schools and childhood Upper East Side haunts. There is Lulu, an LA-based Instagram influencer; Maxie, a former Park Avenue princess, now Midwestern housewife; Yael, an ER doctor from Ohio; Rob, a colorless Wall Street trader; Will, a morality-obsessed lawyer; Jessica, Will’s perfectionist bride-to-be....

As a thunderstorm rages off the coast of Maine, a faint beam of light appears over the water with no logical explanation. Summer break has just begun, and thirteen-year-old Noah is ready for adventure in a charming coastal town—if only stormy weather doesn’t get in his way. But when his curiosity over the strange beam of light leads him and his pals to a long-abandoned lighthouse, a lot more than just dust and cobwebs await. A century-old mystery still lingers over the harbor, and the kids are about to find themselves tangled in haunting secrets that refuse to stay buried. Join this ...

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends. "Those who enjoy Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and other masters of supernatural suspense will relish The Dancing Plague's ability to move through time, relationships, and intrigue to question the roots of mass hysteria and paranormal experiences." —Midwest Book Review What would you get if you smashed together Stephen King's coming-of-age tale The Body (aka Stand by Me) with Richard Laymon's The ...

Sticking their noses where they are most definitely not wanted. Despairing of their humans, these pets take it upon themselves to solve the cases they see as only cats and dogs can. Whether they sniff out the clues or fool the criminals into thinking they are harmless pets to be ignored, Rex, Amber, Buster, and more enjoy escapades a plenty in this fun collection of short stories. Grab your copy and be ready for the fur to fly! Includes: Police Dog - Day One Amber's Bust The Little Lost Dachshund Hell Cat Hell Hounds The Clown, the Witch, and the Cat The Case of the Missing Pasty

Cross. Now streaming on Prime Video. The President's son and daughter are abducted, and Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene. But someone very high-up is using the FBI, Secret Service, and CIA to keep him off the case and in the dark. A deadly contagion in the water supply...

In this “frightening, full of twists, and completely satisfying" thriller from a New York Times bestselling author, three women: a kidnapped young girl, a serial killer on death row, and a recovering alcoholic, are on a terrifying trajectory to save a life before the clock runs out (Karin...

James Patterson's blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies – and now he's bringing those thrills to a new generation! Alex's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve...

Secrets Of The Stone Circle: Will The Truth Behind The Old Mill Be Revealed Before Its Too Late? Are you ready to step into a world where the line between reality and the supernatural is perilously thin? "Secrets Of The Stone Circle" invites you on a thrilling journey where every shadow hides a secret, and every whisper could be your last. When three friends—Alex, Jamie and Mia—discover an old mill in the middle of an ancient forest, they are unwittingly stepping into a realm of darkness and mystery. What begins as a curious quest soon turns into a desperate race against time as they ...

In this fast-paced and deliciously witty spy romcom, a single mom finds herself wrapped up in unexpected adventure when she is recruited to pose as a secret agent, perfect for fans of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It. "Suspend disbelief and savor this frothy romantic thriller." ―The Washington...

When the lights go out, even familiar places can turn dangerous. Midnight Frights is an illustrated collection of twenty-two eerie short stories for readers ages 9–12 who love creepy mysteries, tense escapes, and twist endings that linger long after the last page. Each tale unfolds in an everyday location—a locker room, a storm drain, a root cellar, an abandoned greenhouse—where something is wrong, something is watching, and someone may not make it out the same. Paired with striking full-page artwork, every story pulls readers deeper into the darkness. Inside you’ll discover: • A ...

Scary Stories for Kids presents two classic chillers certain to spark the imaginations of boys and ghouls everywhere. "Staley Fleming's Hallucination" tells the story of a murderer and the ghostly image of the victim's loyal dog that seeks unspeakable revenge. "The Bottle Imp" recounts the story of Keawe, a young Hawaiian who comes into possession of a bottle that grants his every wish, but at a cost that may be higher than he wants to pay.

Hitching a ride cross-country, Reacher manages to thwart an unsavory criminal hiding out in a sleepy backwater town in rural Texas …

Alex Cross’s son Ali is an accomplished mystery-solver and #1 bestseller. A crime at a concert near his school sparks his newest investigation, and it gets dangerous fast. Sometimes it’s good to have a father in the detective business. Ali Cross just solved his first real case. Alex Cross...

The first book in an exciting YA series about a teen girl, descended from Edgar Allan Poe, who must navigate the haunting legacy of her ancestor while learning to harness her own strength and intelligence, especially as she begins to commune with the dead. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER From the New York Times best-selling author of The Weight of Water and The Pilot's Wife (an Oprah's Book Club selection): an exquisitely suspenseful new novel about an extraordinary young woman tested by a catastrophic event and its devastating aftermath--based...

Are you a crime show junkie? A law and order fanatic? A real-life who done did it grand master who uncovers the clues and solves the case before any of your family or friends? Then take the challenge and solve each of the thirteen cases before the end of every chapter. Become one of the elite and earn the title of a professional couch detective.