Mystery books offer an exciting way to immerse yourself in stories that are rich with suspense, unexpected twists, and surprising outcomes.
For teenagers, these novels can ignite curiosity and maintain their interest from beginning to end. In this article, we have compiled a list of 5 essential mystery books that cater to young readers who enjoy solving puzzles and revealing secrets.
If you prefer exciting chases or sharp-witted detectives, these books will undoubtedly keep you guessing right up until the final page.
One of us is Lying: A mystery Books Series by Karen M. McManus
When five students from Bayview High are sent to detention, they expect a boring afternoon. But things take a deadly turn when one of them, Simon, is found dead. The police investigation reveals that Simon was planning to expose secrets about the other four students, making them all suspects in his murder. But are they really guilty, or are they being framed? As the truth unravels, it becomes clear that everyone has secrets – and some will stop at nothing to keep them hidden.
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
When six friends embark on a spring break road trip, their fun is short-lived. Their RV breaks down in a remote area with no cell service, and they soon realize they’re trapped. As they try to figure out who’s behind the sabotage, they discover that one of them is the target of a killer. With only eight hours until dawn, they must work together to escape or uncover the truth. But as secrets and lies are revealed, tensions rise and not everyone will make it out alive. Will they survive the night?
First Lie Wins: A Mystery Novel by Ashley Elston
Meet Evie Porter, a woman with a perfect life – but it’s all a lie. Evie is an identity created by a mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, for a secret job. She’s tasked with infiltrating the life of Ryan Sumner, but as she gets to know him, she starts to question her mission. With her past threatening to catch up to her, Evie must stay one step ahead to survive. But as she gets closer to Ryan, she begins to wonder if she’s ready to leave her fake life behind and take a chance on a real one. Can Evie keep her secrets safe, or will her past destroy her future?
Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
When Lana Rubicon, a high-powered businesswoman, is forced to take a break from her busy life to recover from an illness, she finds herself stuck in a small coastal town with her daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack. But things take a dramatic turn when Jack discovers a dead body while kayaking and becomes a suspect in the murder investigation. As Lana, Beth, and Jack work together to clear Jack’s name and find the real killer, they uncover a web of secrets and lies in their small community. Can this strong-willed family learn to rely on each other and solve the mystery before it’s too late?
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
When popular podcaster Alix Summer meets Josie Fair, a mysterious woman who shares her birthday, she’s drawn into a dark and complicated world. As Alix begins to feature Josie on her podcast, she starts to uncover Josie’s secrets, but before she can dig deeper, Josie disappears. What Alix discovers next is shocking: Josie has left behind a trail of terror, and Alix has become the subject of her own true crime podcast, with her life and family in danger. But who is Josie Fair, and what has she done? Alix must find out before it’s too late.