7 Mystery Books for Teen Sleuths

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You know that friend who’s always desperate to know whodunnit? Give them the gift of one of these mystery books for teens for the holidays!

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Trouble is a Friend of Mine by Stephanie Tromly

As a rule of thumb, missing persons investigations are always better when you’re cracking up along the way.

Nightfall by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski

Every 14 years, Marin’s community leaves their island to wait out the long Night. But when she gets left behind, she may finally find out what lives in the darkness…

The Appearance of Annie van Sinderen by Katherine Howe

There’s something strange about the beautiful girl Wes met at a seance in the East Village. It’s almost as if she belongs in another place…or another time.

The Accident Season by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

Every October, Cara’s family becomes inexplicably accident-prone. But is the accident season a curse or a coincidence?

I Was Here by Gayle Forman

Cody’s on a journey to find out what her best friend was keeping from the world, but can you ever truly know what’s in someone’s heart?

Shelter by Harlan Coben

After witnessing his father’s death and sending his mom to rehab, Mickey’s year can’t get much worse – until his new friend vanishes and he uncovers a conspiracy that proves no one is who they seemed to be.

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

The day Louisiana teen Rory arrives in London to start boarding school, someone starts mimicking Jack the Ripper’s murders…and she’s the only one who can see him.