Mystery & Suspense

The world's largest urban warfare training compound stands in the desert near Las Vegas....

When thirteen-year-old Celeste travels to China to visit her grandmother, she uncovers an incredible family secret. And with this secret comes danger and adventure. If Celeste is to save her family and friends, she must learn to harness her rare and powerful gift....

Dilly loved a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder mystery novel.

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series....

When Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parents’ yacht, he struggles to survive on his own....

The five Wright cousins are having a blast four-wheeling in the desert as they look for a long-lost Spanish treasure ship. And who wouldn’t? There’s so much to see! Palm trees, hidden treasure, UFOs, vanishing stagecoaches, incredible hot sauce, missing pilots. Wait....

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are The Famous Five....

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series....

Naturally, Jessi is thrilled when she earns the lead role her in dance school's latest ballet. But someone in class wants her out of the show. First Jessi's toe shoes are stolen. Then she gets all kinds of threatening messages....

Lately, the pressure's really been on Stacey. She hasn't been feeling well, her schoolwork and baby-sitting jobs are almost out of control, and she's sick of being in the middle of her parents' fights....

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover....

An incredible discovery in an icehouse leads to an encounter with a criminal. Will the police come quickly enough to catch the man the gang trapped? In this tale from northern Minnesota, the Gang learns about several kinds of fishing, the most important one being fishing for men....

September, 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn’t be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place. But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and suddenly the valley is more frightening than the war....

A mysterious note in invisible ink leads the Sugar Creek Gang on a hunt for buried treasure....

Two master criminals are on the run with ancient treasure, using London's web of hidden trails and passages to conceal their loot. The Adventurers must track them down using their wits, Uncle Logan...and a stolen red bus....

When Princess Ingrid is kidnapped, along with her fiancé, Binky Pelly, it's all over the international news.

The ULTIMATE story collection for Skulduggery Pleasant fans, now updated to include Apocalypse Kings AND six more new stories for this edition–22 stories in all....

The audio edition of the best-selling middle grade novel about a spunky girl born without arms and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of middle school, disability, and friendship - all while solving a mystery in a western theme park....

This bundle includes Sabotage at Willow Woods and Secret at Mystic Lake.

Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it's not all gingerbread, parties and present shopping. There are mysteries to be solved....

Lucy likes to tell monster stories. She's told so many that her friends and family are sick of it. Then one day, Lucy discovers a real, live monster: the librarian in charge of the summer reading program.

A murder. A mystery.​ Two murders, actually. Well, three, if you’re counting. Oh, look, here comes a fourth. So much murder that skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant must annoy Valkyrie Cain, the infamous Destroyer of Worlds, with his incredible deduction abilities....

This collection introduces The Hardy Boys, two teenage brothers who hope to follow in the footsteps of their father, a famous private detective: In The Tower Treasure, The House On The Cliff, and The Secret of the Old Mill.

Bess and I were thrilled to bump into our old buddy, Maggie Rogers, a promising young dancer who is in River Heights to perform a lead role in Sleeping Beauty. But someone's out to get Maggie....

Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents on Fair Meadow Farm....

When a mysterious sound interrupts Cookie Monster's snack time, he follows that sound—hoping to find something tasty! Instead, he discovers super silly mysteries featuring a tap-dancing dinosaur, a not-so-sleepy baby, a mischievous monkey, and more surprising friends. With help from his Sesame Street pals, Cookie Monster learns to ask questions, follow clues, and stay focused (well, sort of). While nothing beats om-nom-nomming cookies, solving mysteries with friends comes pretty close.

It’s time for some back-to-school shopping, and Duddz has brought the FGTeeV family to an unusual outlet called the Werehouse. While the prices are hard to beat, something about the place just seems . . . off. But when the FGTeeV family find themselves accidentally locked in the Werehouse overnight, it turns out that the storefront misspelling wasn’t any accident. They’re trapped inside a werewolf hideaway, and they must make it to morning if they don’t want to turn into werewolves themselves!

Filled with vivid characters against a complex and multilayered political and cultural backdrop, this novel showcases a strong girl protagonist whom listeners will root for. The Golden Necklace is National Book Award-nominated author Mitali Perkins's latest and most compelling story yet.

Die Grundschule Sonnental war normalerweise ein ganz gewöhnlicher Ort, an dem nichts Außergewöhnliches geschah, aber in diesem Jahr lag ein unheimlicher Schatten über den Fluren. Plötzlich verschwanden Kinder spurlos und niemand konnte erklären, warum. Mitten in diesem Chaos standen vier unerschrockene Freunde: Tiana, Erik, Adrian und Marie. Gemeinsam nannten sie sich das T.E.A.M. Nicht nur, weil ihre Anfangsbuchstaben perfekt passten, sondern auch, weil sie fest daran glaubten, dass sie zusammen alles schaffen konnten.

Who’s sneaking into the garden and stealing all the vegetables? Scout the Squirrel is on the case! When juicy tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and leafy cabbages start disappearing from Mr. Badger’s prized garden, the animals of Maplewood Hollow are stumped. But not Scout. With her detective hat, trusty notebook, and a sharp eye for clues, Scout the Squirrel is ready to crack the case wide open! Follow Scout and her woodland friends as they sniff out muddy paw prints, chase trails of carrot shavings, and uncover a mystery filled with heart, teamwork, and second chances.

Rose and Jacob didn’t plan on becoming detectives. But when they overhear a secret phone call and find hidden photos and whispered sadness, they launch a mission to figure out the truth behind the word that turned their world upside down. Set in a cozy southern town, The Backyard Detectives: Operation Family Mystery is a heartfelt early chapter book for ages 7–10. With realistic emotions, gentle humor, and sibling teamwork, this story helps young listeners navigate family change with courage and heart.

Piper never asked to be recruited into a rooftop chase across the city, but when a pirate-mouthed parrot named Captain Claw crash-lands into her life, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of clues, riddles, and high-flying escapades. One moment she is doing homework, the next she is leaping from building to building, dodging flapping feathers, and unlocking hidden messages that point to something far bigger than she ever imagined. The Parrot Code is no ordinary puzzle. Somewhere in the city, a secret is ticking toward disaster, and only Piper and Claw stand between chaos and safety.

Glass Onion meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library in this twisty, laugh-out-loud middle grade mystery about an inexperienced detective who plans to solve a local murder to achieve greatness.

It's been just over a year since Sarah, Hannah, and West made it through the epic funhouse that changed their lives forever. Since then, the three best friends have been working for Mr. William Taters, the owner of that very funhouse, renamed The Delta Game, and completing every challenging escape room they can. But then a strange invitation shows up from the ominous and cryptic owner of a new funhouse―The Mystery Mansion.

Five high school friends head to their favorite fishing spot, the Lost Lake, for the summer’s first cast, anticipating little more than sunburned shoulders and the occasional trophy bass. But when two of them vanish without a trace, only to reappear as hollow-eyed revenants, the glistening waters reveal a darkness hungrier than any fish. As the lake’s sinister influence seeps into the once-quiet town, neighbors morph into zombified shells driven by an otherworldly hunger.

Twelve-year-old Kinley Marie isn’t your average kid—she’s Reichenvale’s most clever and determined young detective. With her loyal golden retriever, Watson, by her side, she’s always ready to crack a case, no matter how puzzling. When Kinley's famous mystery-writer uncle, Henry May, calls in a panic about his missing lucky writing pen—the very pen he needs to finish his next bestseller—Kinley jumps into action.

Unter dem Fußboden findet sie einen alten Kinderschuh, Nacht für Nacht wütet ein schlimmer Sturm und Heidi hört jemanden neben ihrem Bett umherschleichen. Zusammen mit ihren beiden Freunden Alva und Harry findet Heidi heraus, dass in ihrem Haus vor langer Zeit etwas Schreckliches passiert ist. Heidi wird immer klarer, dass etwas nicht stimmt. Ihre schwangere Stiefmama wird immer müder. Und ihre Oma scheint riesige Angst vor etwas zu haben.

A missing dad, a trail of riddles, and two kids on a mission to uncover the truth! Sebastian is an ordinary kid trying to fit in with everyone else. His world gets turned upside down when his famous detective dad disappears while working on a puzzling case. Determined to find him, Sebastian teams up with his little sister, Cassandra. Together, they embark on an adventure to solve the mystery their father was working on. As they investigate the case, using their skills and the knowledge taught by their father, they uncover a connection to a missing woman and a secret legacy.

Grimalkin is a cat. A very curious cat. He is also a witch’s cat, and that is why he often finds himself in trouble. But his curiosity about magic has gotten him into trouble more times than he could count. Grim is the assistant cat to Esme, a young witch who attends the Spellhaven School for Witches.

Seit Kurzem steigt die Zahl der Wohnungseinbrüche dramatisch an. Nachwuchsagent Tim ermittelt undercover und gerät mitten in einen Bandenkrieg. Nun muss sich Abena in den konkurrierenden Einbruchs-Clan einschleusen, um die Banden als Doppelagentin gegeneinander auszuspielen.

Zélie is often accused of being a witch, but she doesn't believe in magic. That is until Jules climbs up from the reeking Parisian sewer and hands her the gold locket he found there. Zélie recognizes it immediately—it belongs to her missing father, who is supposed to be back in India, and it once held the magical Snakestone. If Zélie can find the stone, she might also find her father. But a sinister secret society is equally desperate to get their hands on the Snakestone and its terrible powers.

Eine Höhle voll goldener Echsos, ein Haufen der verrücktesten Spielsachen, stinksaure Räuber, die ihre Beute wiederhaben wollen: Wie zum Echsenelend sollen unsere zwei Dino-Jungs aus dem Schlamassel nur wieder heil rauskommen? Dann kommt noch ein neuer Schüler in die Klasse. Er spricht anders, weil er aus einem fremden Land kommt, ist ein bisschen mopsig und schielt. Das ist natürlich ein gefundenes Fressen für unseren kleinen, frechen T-Rex. Aber Vorsicht, Ricky, wenn du den mal nicht GEWALTIG unterschätzt! Dino und Ricky gehen wieder in die Höhle, um nach dem Schatz zu sehen.

Tom thought going to a luxury ski resort was the holiday he and his mum needed. But he didn't expect kidnappers to take over their chalet - looking for the dangerous technology her boss has created - or for an avalanche to trap them even further.

In Whispers of Wonder, you’ll discover a collection of enchanting tales that will spark your imagination and warm your heart. From a clockwork dragon with a secret to a mysterious library filled with whispering books, these stories are brimming with wonder, mystery, and a touch of the extraordinary.

Meet Rufus — the brave, clever, and loveable police dog who’s always ready to help! In this rhyming story, young listeners follow Rufus and his handler Hugh as they patrol the town, sniff out clues, and stop a sneaky thief. But when something doesn’t feel quite right, Rufus must trust his nose and alert the team before it’s too late! With its cheerful rhymes and gentle themes of bravery, teamwork, and doing what’s right, Rufus the Police Dog is a heartwarming tale that kids will want to listen to again and again.