Kids Crime

When the Crown Jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac's spy skills are put to the test. How did the thief break in? Where did the jewels go? And will Mac be able to solve this locked-room mystery before the thief escapes? This mystery isn't just a whodunit...it's a howdunit! The action in this adventure is nonstop as Mac travels to an ancient Irish castle to solve the mystery. There, he encounters everything from killer king cobras to bizarre ice sculptures...and even a revenge plot dating back hundreds of years! Will you be able to solve the mystery before Mac does?

If the deed itself isn’t enough for you, and you want to know more about the reasons why these children formed into killers, this book is for you. If you’d like to understand the chilling darkness and explore the minds of some of the notable killer kids, start listening now!

Top crime stories from the Chesapeake Bay Tidewater Region, including accounts of historical murders 100 years ago. One such saga took place in Princess Anne, Maryland, when a mob of 5,000 overran a squad of State Troopers and plucked an accused rapist from jail and lynched him on the lawn next door to the home of the judge who had just made a passionate plea for the mob to go home.

In this companion to Cold-Case Christianity for Kids, Jason uncovers a mystery in his grandmother’s attic. He and his friends, Hannah, Daniel and Jasmine, enlist the help of Detective Jeffries at the Jr. Detective’s Academy. Along the way, they develop the skills needed to investigate the mystery and the evidence of God’s existence. The cadets learn logical-thinking skills as they examine the contents of a mysterious box and the vast universe.

Murphy’s Law says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you’ve stepped on bubble gum you learned about Murphy’s Law. There are many examples of Murphy’s Law. What can you do about them?

One of Kevin's favorite pastimes is watching television with his father on the weekends. His father would not allow anything to interfere with their time unless it was an absolute emergency. They would have a large bowl of popcorn, pretzels, and hot dogs and a glass of apple or orange juice. Sometimes they ordered pizzas, hamburgers, cheese steaks and every once in a while, a soda. Their favorite movies are westerns and spy movies. Kevin enjoyed the good guys beating the bad guys in the westerns. But Kevin became even more fascinated with the spies and their gadgets.

The crime of sextortion has reached epidemic proportions, fuelled by both sex offenders and organised scammers targeting our most vulnerable online. Children are some of the internet's most prolific and most naive users, and increasing numbers are finding themselves caught in an evil web of...

Tasha was always a very curious little girl. She always wanted to know how everything worked and why. Her sister Beverly just chalks it up to her being very meddlesome, always minding someone else's business. Tasha formed a spy club team with her girlfriends Ashley and Carol, after her cousin Kevin wouldn't allow girls into his club. Join Tasha, (Spy Queen), Ashley and Carol as they investigate "The Case of the Mysterious Tooth Fairy."

From Michael L. Printz honoree Ashley Hope Pérez comes a novel in verse about grief, masculinity, intergenerational trauma, and the hope of redemption. A companion to the critically acclaimed novel Out of Darkness. Adam, his brother Abel, and their friends Jonathan and Wyatt are working in a...

When you think about the evil in the world, you conjure up images of those who prey on children, serial murderers, and criminals who carry out sickening and violent acts toward the weak, vulnerable, and undeserving. Names like Bundy, Gacy, and Gein come to mind, alongside the many other murderous people out there who've gained notoriety because of their evil. When you're envisioning the unthinkable and heinous acts that are carried out in this world, it's unlikely you imagine a youngster as being a perpetrator of evil.

Generally naive about their world, children are thought to be nearly incapable of serious wrongdoing and are rarely suspects in violent crimes. Yet, from the 1960s to the mid-90s, the U.S. saw several waves of juvenile murders that caused widespread public concern. The phenomenon created longstanding debates about the sources or causes of a child killer's mindset. Some blame external triggers like video games, rock music or pornography, while others argue the causes are deeper issues, such as an underdeveloped brain experiencing abuse and neglect.

An exciting and funny new murder mystery from author Niyla Farook, author of Indie Book Award-shortlisted MURDER FOR TWO. After solving the murder of Mrs Kostas the previous summer, twins Ani and Riri have moved past tolerating each other to a budding friendship. But with Riri and their mum...

WINNER OF THE LEEDS BOOK AWARDS 2026 - BEST MIDDLE GRADE FICTION An exciting and funny new murder mystery from debut author Niyla Farook. Perfect for fans of HIGH RISE MYSTERY! Separated when they were 6 months old, twins Ani and Riri couldn't be more different. Loud and adventurous Ani wants to...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s—wait, it really IS a bird! Take another look, because what looks like an ordinary pigeon might just be a hero saving your butt! Meet the crime-fighting pigeons secretly flying around chasing bad guys in this hilarious illustrated series, adapted for audio...

Jeb Miller is one of those Texans this vigilante saves after Jeb’s parents are slaughtered by Spotted Horse and his ruthless son Nacoma. Jeb goes on a mission to bring the renegade Comanche’s to justice and is so doing crosses paths with the Laramie Kid and the lone cowboy...with deadly results. Indeed, who is this lone cowboy in the dirty white Stetson and why does he risk his life so freely? How does the Laramie Kid bring him to justice? And what role does the Laramie Kid’s love for Annie Oakley play?

Dr. Mallo escapes K.A.A.C (Kid Agents Against Crime) forces once again. She's now about to carry out her most sinister plan ever: stopping Christmas. Will Commander Terri, Spy King, and Spy Queen be able to stop the evil scientist? Or will the hopes and dreams of little boys and girls around the world be ruined?

What would you do if you needed to take something from a classmate's bag in the middle of class without anyone noticing? How would you do it? Could you do it? This is the test that Aidan Fox finds himself facing one day after receiving a mysterious text message. But at Ridge Hill Junior High, nothing is as it seems, and this simple challenge leads Aiden into a world he could never have dreamed of.

member of the Spy King and Spy Queen Teams has been captured by Dr. Marsha Mallo. Commander Terri follows a tracking device activated by Ashley. When K.A.A.C (Kid Agents Against Crime) arrives, Dr. Mallo and her entire organization have vanished. Commander Terri brings the remaining members of both teams together. Their mission is to save Spy King and Ashley, and to foil Dr. Mallo's plot to make all girls' and women's shoes the same color and style.

Tasha, Ashley, and Carol are recruited by Commander Terri and K.A.A.C (Kid Agents Against Crime) to find Spy King. They are the first girl team to be formed by the agency and their mantra is "Girl Power." Since the girls are having a sleep over, only one can go on the mission.

Chocolate companies around the globe have been burglarized. Flying Saucers were spotted near the equator. The Spy King has mysteriously disappeared. Was it foul play? What will the world do without its favorite kid spy? Who will K.A.A.C (Kid Agents Against Crime) assign to this baffling case? Who is the mastermind behind it all? Join us now as we follow The Case of the Colossal Chocolate Conspiracy.