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Teen Thrillers

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Books with crime, heart-pounding action, adventure, and mystery.

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NVDPL Teen Librarians

North Vancouver District Public Library

15 items

15 items

City of Saints and Thieves

City of Saints and Thieves

by Anderson, Natalie C.

Book - 2017

Tina, a refugee from the war-torn Congo is flung into a web of deception, danger, and crime as she fights to avenge her mother's death. This is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller with an immersive setting and realistic characters. Tina, a refugee from the war-torn Congo is flung into a web of deception, danger, and crime as she fights to avenge her mother's death. This is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller with an immersive setting and realistic characters. Show less

Tina, a refugee from the war-torn Congo is flung into a web of deception, danger, and crime as she fights to avenge her mother's death. This is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller with an immersive setting and realistic characters. Tina, a refugee from the war-torn Congo is flung into a web of deception, danger, and crime as she fights to avenge her mother's death. This is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller with an immersive setting and realistic characters. Show less

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S.T.A.G.S

S.T.A.G.S

by Bennett, M. A.

Book - 2018

Greer is a scholarship student (and complete outcast) at her fancy private school. When the school’s elite group, the Medievals, invite her for a weekend ...Show more Greer is a scholarship student (and complete outcast) at her fancy private school. When the school’s elite group, the Medievals, invite her for a weekend getaway of huntin’, shootin’, and fishin’, she agrees, grateful for the companionship. But when the innocent weekend in the country suddenly turns deadly, Greer must ask herself—who is really their prey? Show less

Greer is a scholarship student (and complete outcast) at her fancy private school. When the school’s elite group, the Medievals, invite her for a weekend ...Show more Greer is a scholarship student (and complete outcast) at her fancy private school. When the school’s elite group, the Medievals, invite her for a weekend getaway of huntin’, shootin’, and fishin’, she agrees, grateful for the companionship. But when the innocent weekend in the country suddenly turns deadly, Greer must ask herself—who is really their prey? Show less

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The Hanging Girl

The Hanging Girl

by Cook, Eileen

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Skye, a teen tarot card reader, is desperate to earn some money to leave home. When the mysterious ’Pluto’ proposes a dangerous get-rich-quick scheme, she...Show more Skye, a teen tarot card reader, is desperate to earn some money to leave home. When the mysterious ’Pluto’ proposes a dangerous get-rich-quick scheme, she jumps at the chance. They’ll kidnap the rich daughter of a judge, use Skye's "psychic gifts" to lead the police to the girl, and split the ransom. But nothing is as it seems in this clever and dark thriller, and soon the situation becomes deadly. Show less

Skye, a teen tarot card reader, is desperate to earn some money to leave home. When the mysterious ’Pluto’ proposes a dangerous get-rich-quick scheme, she...Show more Skye, a teen tarot card reader, is desperate to earn some money to leave home. When the mysterious ’Pluto’ proposes a dangerous get-rich-quick scheme, she jumps at the chance. They’ll kidnap the rich daughter of a judge, use Skye's "psychic gifts" to lead the police to the girl, and split the ransom. But nothing is as it seems in this clever and dark thriller, and soon the situation becomes deadly. Show less

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This Is Our Story

This Is Our Story

by Elston, Ashley

Book - 2016

A teen is killed while on a hunting trip with his friends, who concoct a tale to keep themselves out of jail. District Attorney intern Kate Marino is assi...Show more A teen is killed while on a hunting trip with his friends, who concoct a tale to keep themselves out of jail. District Attorney intern Kate Marino is assigned to help unravel the boys' lies, despite their connections to their Louisiana town's most powerful citizens. However, Kate's boss doesn't know that she is harbouring secrets that link her to the mystery and everyone—including Grant— has something to hide. Show less

A teen is killed while on a hunting trip with his friends, who concoct a tale to keep themselves out of jail. District Attorney intern Kate Marino is assi...Show more A teen is killed while on a hunting trip with his friends, who concoct a tale to keep themselves out of jail. District Attorney intern Kate Marino is assigned to help unravel the boys' lies, despite their connections to their Louisiana town's most powerful citizens. However, Kate's boss doesn't know that she is harbouring secrets that link her to the mystery and everyone—including Grant— has something to hide. Show less

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Orphan Monster Spy

Orphan Monster Spy

by Killeen, Matt

Book - 2018/03

Jewish teen Sarah lives in Germany in 1939. After her mother is shot at a Nazi checkpoint, Sarah becomes involved in the secret resistance against the Thi...Show more Jewish teen Sarah lives in Germany in 1939. After her mother is shot at a Nazi checkpoint, Sarah becomes involved in the secret resistance against the Third Reich, infiltrating a boarding school for the daughters of Nazi officials. Risking everything, she’ll try to bring down the Nazis from the inside. Show less

Jewish teen Sarah lives in Germany in 1939. After her mother is shot at a Nazi checkpoint, Sarah becomes involved in the secret resistance against the Thi...Show more Jewish teen Sarah lives in Germany in 1939. After her mother is shot at a Nazi checkpoint, Sarah becomes involved in the secret resistance against the Third Reich, infiltrating a boarding school for the daughters of Nazi officials. Risking everything, she’ll try to bring down the Nazis from the inside. Show less

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Dead Girls Society

Dead Girls Society

by Krys, Michelle

Book - 2016

When Hope receives a mysterious invitation to play a secret game of "thrills and dares," she eagerly accepts. She and the four other invited gir...Show more When Hope receives a mysterious invitation to play a secret game of "thrills and dares," she eagerly accepts. She and the four other invited girls are instructed to complete a series of dares for a chance to win $100,000. As the dares grow more dangerous, and Hope realizes that quitting isn't an option, she begins to fear that she's not competing for money but fighting for her life. Show less

When Hope receives a mysterious invitation to play a secret game of "thrills and dares," she eagerly accepts. She and the four other invited gir...Show more When Hope receives a mysterious invitation to play a secret game of "thrills and dares," she eagerly accepts. She and the four other invited girls are instructed to complete a series of dares for a chance to win $100,000. As the dares grow more dangerous, and Hope realizes that quitting isn't an option, she begins to fear that she's not competing for money but fighting for her life. Show less

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When I Am Through With You

When I Am Through With You

by Kuehn, Stephanie

Book - 2017

This is a tense psychological thriller about eight teens who take a school camping trip in the mountains. Protagonist Ben tells you right away—he killed his girlfriend Rosa on that trip. He did it and he’s not sorry. This is a tense psychological thriller about eight teens who take a school camping trip in the mountains. Protagonist Ben tells you right away—he killed his girlfriend Rosa on that trip. He did it and he’s not sorry. Show less

This is a tense psychological thriller about eight teens who take a school camping trip in the mountains. Protagonist Ben tells you right away—he killed his girlfriend Rosa on that trip. He did it and he’s not sorry. This is a tense psychological thriller about eight teens who take a school camping trip in the mountains. Protagonist Ben tells you right away—he killed his girlfriend Rosa on that trip. He did it and he’s not sorry. Show less

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One of Us Is Lying

One of Us Is Lying

by McManus, Karen M.

Book - 2017

Five students walk into detention. Only four of them make it out alive. The fifth, creator of the school’s popular gossip app, isn’t so lucky. Each one of...Show more Five students walk into detention. Only four of them make it out alive. The fifth, creator of the school’s popular gossip app, isn’t so lucky. Each one of the other students had a motive for murdering him—the question is, did one of them actually do it? Show less

Five students walk into detention. Only four of them make it out alive. The fifth, creator of the school’s popular gossip app, isn’t so lucky. Each one of...Show more Five students walk into detention. Only four of them make it out alive. The fifth, creator of the school’s popular gossip app, isn’t so lucky. Each one of the other students had a motive for murdering him—the question is, did one of them actually do it? Show less

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The Angel Experiment

The Angel Experiment

by Patterson, James

Book - 2007

Six kids discover they have amazing powers, including the ability to fly. But they don't know where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind — or destroy it. Six kids discover they have amazing powers, including the ability to fly. But they don't know where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind — or destroy it. Show less

Six kids discover they have amazing powers, including the ability to fly. But they don't know where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind — or destroy it. Six kids discover they have amazing powers, including the ability to fly. But they don't know where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind — or destroy it. Show less

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There's Someone Inside your House

There's Someone Inside your House

by Perkins, Stephanie

Book - 2017

Makani has recently moved from Hawaii to Nebraska. Almost immediately, students at her new school are being murdered—and it looks to be the work of a seri...Show more Makani has recently moved from Hawaii to Nebraska. Almost immediately, students at her new school are being murdered—and it looks to be the work of a serial killer. A grisly slasher thriller with a body count that continues to rise, even after the killer has been identified. Show less

Makani has recently moved from Hawaii to Nebraska. Almost immediately, students at her new school are being murdered—and it looks to be the work of a seri...Show more Makani has recently moved from Hawaii to Nebraska. Almost immediately, students at her new school are being murdered—and it looks to be the work of a serial killer. A grisly slasher thriller with a body count that continues to rise, even after the killer has been identified. Show less

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Want

Want

by Pon, Cindy

Book - 2017

In this sci-fi thriller, Jason Zhou is just trying to survive in Taipei, a city plagued by pollution and viruses. When he discovers the elite are using th...Show more In this sci-fi thriller, Jason Zhou is just trying to survive in Taipei, a city plagued by pollution and viruses. When he discovers the elite are using their wealth to evade the deadly effects, he knows he must do whatever is necessary to fight the corruption and save his city. Show less

In this sci-fi thriller, Jason Zhou is just trying to survive in Taipei, a city plagued by pollution and viruses. When he discovers the elite are using th...Show more In this sci-fi thriller, Jason Zhou is just trying to survive in Taipei, a city plagued by pollution and viruses. When he discovers the elite are using their wealth to evade the deadly effects, he knows he must do whatever is necessary to fight the corruption and save his city. Show less

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Nemesis

Nemesis

by Reichs, Brendan

Book - 2017

Every two years, on her birthday, Min is murdered. Then, in the blink of an eye, she is awake again, all trace of her gruesome death erased. It’s up to her to figure out who is behind these deaths, how they are doing this, and why. Every two years, on her birthday, Min is murdered. Then, in the blink of an eye, she is awake again, all trace of her gruesome death erased. It’s up to her to figure out who is behind these deaths, how they are doing this, and why. Show less

Every two years, on her birthday, Min is murdered. Then, in the blink of an eye, she is awake again, all trace of her gruesome death erased. It’s up to her to figure out who is behind these deaths, how they are doing this, and why. Every two years, on her birthday, Min is murdered. Then, in the blink of an eye, she is awake again, all trace of her gruesome death erased. It’s up to her to figure out who is behind these deaths, how they are doing this, and why. Show less

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Virals

Virals

by Reichs, Kathy

Book - 2010

Tory is the leader of a group of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing, the...Show more Tory is the leader of a group of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing, they are exposed to an experimental strain of canine parvovirus that changes their lives forever—giving them heightened senses and animal-quick reflexes. They’ll use their gifts to solve a cold-case murder—if they can stay alive long enough to catch the killer's scent. Show less

Tory is the leader of a group of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing, the...Show more Tory is the leader of a group of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing, they are exposed to an experimental strain of canine parvovirus that changes their lives forever—giving them heightened senses and animal-quick reflexes. They’ll use their gifts to solve a cold-case murder—if they can stay alive long enough to catch the killer's scent. Show less

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Little Monsters

Little Monsters

by Thomas, Kara

Book - 2017

Kacey is starting a new life in Broken Falls. It’s eerily charming compared with the wild highs and lows of the old one she lived with her volatile mother...Show more Kacey is starting a new life in Broken Falls. It’s eerily charming compared with the wild highs and lows of the old one she lived with her volatile mother. And everyone is so nice there —she’s even been welcomed into a tight new circle of friends. But all of a sudden, they start acting distant. When they don’t invite her to the biggest party of the year, it doesn’t feel like an accident. Kacey’s whole word is rocked when one of her friends doesn’t make it home from the party and everyone starts looking to the new girl for answers. Show less

Kacey is starting a new life in Broken Falls. It’s eerily charming compared with the wild highs and lows of the old one she lived with her volatile mother...Show more Kacey is starting a new life in Broken Falls. It’s eerily charming compared with the wild highs and lows of the old one she lived with her volatile mother. And everyone is so nice there —she’s even been welcomed into a tight new circle of friends. But all of a sudden, they start acting distant. When they don’t invite her to the biggest party of the year, it doesn’t feel like an accident. Kacey’s whole word is rocked when one of her friends doesn’t make it home from the party and everyone starts looking to the new girl for answers. Show less

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Bad Girls With Perfect Faces

Bad Girls With Perfect Faces

by Weingarten, Lynn

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When Sasha’s best friend Xavier gets back together with his cheating ex, Ivy, Sasha knows she needs to protect him. So she poses as a guy online to lure I...Show more When Sasha’s best friend Xavier gets back together with his cheating ex, Ivy, Sasha knows she needs to protect him. So she poses as a guy online to lure Ivy away. But her plan goes sickeningly wrong. She soon learns to be careful of who you pretend to be because you might be surprised by who you become… Show less

When Sasha’s best friend Xavier gets back together with his cheating ex, Ivy, Sasha knows she needs to protect him. So she poses as a guy online to lure I...Show more When Sasha’s best friend Xavier gets back together with his cheating ex, Ivy, Sasha knows she needs to protect him. So she poses as a guy online to lure Ivy away. But her plan goes sickeningly wrong. She soon learns to be careful of who you pretend to be because you might be surprised by who you become… Show less

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