Fiction: Mysteries and Thrillers
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Mr. Death's Blue-Eyed Girls by Mary Downing Hahn Submitted by Caelyn Q.
Plot: She's innocent until one normal school day. She loves her friends until they're dead. He hates him until she loves him. Who killed them? Who is Mister Death? Why is Mister Death? You will never know until you read. Don't mess up. That's what she learned. Why Read? This book is an amazing mystery, but also kind of creepy in a way because you realize how quickly your life could end. It's such a cliffhanger that keeps you reading until you can't anymore. Just like how the girls were breathing until they couldn't |
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One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus Submitted by Jullz C.
Plot: Five students all walked into detention, but only four walked out. This book is about the four remaining students who now have to live their lives being investigated for murder, and all of the way they are being exposed. Each fault is capitalized, and stared at immensely. Trying to fit in, these kids just have to pretend that nothing happened, and come to terms with "Everyone has secrets, right?" Why Read? One of Us is lying is a great book, and it is such an interesting read. I couldn't put the book down when I picked it up, and believe that people who are interested in murder mysteries would love it. I read the sequel, One of Us is Next, and it was just as great. The author, really knows how to plot and write an amazing murder mystery. |
The Night She Disappeared by April Henry Submitted by AJ B.
Plot: Gabie and Drews co-worker, Kayla, goes missing. They search for her, but everyone thinks she's dead. This exciting thriller is slow-paced and amazing for anybody who wants to get into the genre.
Why Read? This was worth reading because it's written in an interesting style. Each chapter is from a different persons point of view. This is also a great slow-burn.
Plot: Gabie and Drews co-worker, Kayla, goes missing. They search for her, but everyone thinks she's dead. This exciting thriller is slow-paced and amazing for anybody who wants to get into the genre.
Why Read? This was worth reading because it's written in an interesting style. Each chapter is from a different persons point of view. This is also a great slow-burn.
The Leaving By: Tara Atlebrando Submitted by Jaylen G.
Plot: The leaving starts of 11 years later after 6 teens went missing. The teens have reappeared except for one of them. The teens have lost their memory and, can't remember what happened.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because at first, it starts slow. but, as you get into it The plot and the character development get better and better.
Comments: This author also makes other really good books like The Possible.
Plot: The leaving starts of 11 years later after 6 teens went missing. The teens have reappeared except for one of them. The teens have lost their memory and, can't remember what happened.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because at first, it starts slow. but, as you get into it The plot and the character development get better and better.
Comments: This author also makes other really good books like The Possible.
Zap By: Martha Freeman Submitted by John M
Plot: When the power goes out mysteriously, Luis and his friend Maura try to figure out what is going on. What is strange is that the experts can't figure out what is going on. So it's up to the two of them to figure out the problem. I really suggest you read this book because it's a really good book.
Why Read? The book is worth reading because it is a really good mystery and a good book. I personally like mystery books so if you like a good mystery, then this is the book for you.
Comments: If you start reading this book, definitely make sure you finish it.
Plot: When the power goes out mysteriously, Luis and his friend Maura try to figure out what is going on. What is strange is that the experts can't figure out what is going on. So it's up to the two of them to figure out the problem. I really suggest you read this book because it's a really good book.
Why Read? The book is worth reading because it is a really good mystery and a good book. I personally like mystery books so if you like a good mystery, then this is the book for you.
Comments: If you start reading this book, definitely make sure you finish it.
And Then There Were Four By: John Green Submitted by Samantha P.
Plot: In this book, there are five high schoolers from different backgrounds. In an accident they were all in, something doesn't add up. They use the evidence and investigate without any help and what they find out is a whole lot farther from the end, and the culprits that made the accident happen are closer to them than they think.
Why Read? This book is so thrilling and suspenseful it makes you read and read and never stop reading because you want to find out the end so badly.
Comments: I really recommend this book
Plot: In this book, there are five high schoolers from different backgrounds. In an accident they were all in, something doesn't add up. They use the evidence and investigate without any help and what they find out is a whole lot farther from the end, and the culprits that made the accident happen are closer to them than they think.
Why Read? This book is so thrilling and suspenseful it makes you read and read and never stop reading because you want to find out the end so badly.
Comments: I really recommend this book
Paper Towns By: John Green Submitted by Samantha P.
Plot: Quentin "Q" Jacobsen is one month away from graduating. He lives a boring life, with psychologists as parents. His life is always the same until one night an old friend appears at his window. Margo Roth Spiegelman, Q's neighbor and classmate, take him for an adventurous night across their hometown and then disappears the next day.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it takes you into a world of mystery and adventure. Having two very different people come together and fix real life problems makes for a very interesting plot. This book goes into detail about how teenagers really act and how high school bullies make their lives completely different.
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Plot: Quentin "Q" Jacobsen is one month away from graduating. He lives a boring life, with psychologists as parents. His life is always the same until one night an old friend appears at his window. Margo Roth Spiegelman, Q's neighbor and classmate, take him for an adventurous night across their hometown and then disappears the next day.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it takes you into a world of mystery and adventure. Having two very different people come together and fix real life problems makes for a very interesting plot. This book goes into detail about how teenagers really act and how high school bullies make their lives completely different.
Comments: No other comments.
One of Us is Lying By: Karen McManus Submitted by Julia G.
Plot: There were 4 students who got accused of murder during detention. One student died that day during detention. The book is a story of the police and teachers trying to figure out who killed Simon.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is fun to read. Every chapter leaves you with a question. You always what to see what will happen next.
Comments: This book is a young adult book and a mystery fiction.
Plot: There were 4 students who got accused of murder during detention. One student died that day during detention. The book is a story of the police and teachers trying to figure out who killed Simon.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is fun to read. Every chapter leaves you with a question. You always what to see what will happen next.
Comments: This book is a young adult book and a mystery fiction.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham Submitted by Kalib C.
Plot: There is a kid name Theodore Boone and his parent are both lawyers. He has his own little office and is getting ready to watch a trial on the Duffy couple. He loves to golf on the weekends with his dad and tutor some kids on the weekdays. When tutoring Theo is told a little background information about the trial that might prove that Mr. Duffy killed his wife. Theo goes and talks to a illegal immigrant that was working on the golf course the day Mrs. Duffy was killed. Mr. claims that he was golfing and he was not at his house, but little does he know that and illegal immigrant on lunch break was watching.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because not only is it really interesting, but it is the first book in a series. I really like this series and I can reach my AR goal by reading these. Theo is practically a 13 year old lawyer. He helps all his peers out including the teachers and staff in his school. Through out the series Theo is solving and working on cases.
Comments: I like this series and I think if I didn't try this series out, I wouldn't have made my AR goal. I don't just read this for AR but I also read because I love mystery and the cases are interesting.
Plot: There is a kid name Theodore Boone and his parent are both lawyers. He has his own little office and is getting ready to watch a trial on the Duffy couple. He loves to golf on the weekends with his dad and tutor some kids on the weekdays. When tutoring Theo is told a little background information about the trial that might prove that Mr. Duffy killed his wife. Theo goes and talks to a illegal immigrant that was working on the golf course the day Mrs. Duffy was killed. Mr. claims that he was golfing and he was not at his house, but little does he know that and illegal immigrant on lunch break was watching.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because not only is it really interesting, but it is the first book in a series. I really like this series and I can reach my AR goal by reading these. Theo is practically a 13 year old lawyer. He helps all his peers out including the teachers and staff in his school. Through out the series Theo is solving and working on cases.
Comments: I like this series and I think if I didn't try this series out, I wouldn't have made my AR goal. I don't just read this for AR but I also read because I love mystery and the cases are interesting.
Theodore Boone: The Accused by John Grisham Submitted by Jake F.
Plot: Theodore Boone is falsely accused for a crime he didn't commit. It is up to him to figure out who committed the crime and clear his name. Theodore Boone will need all the help he can get from his family and friends to help solve this mystery.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is exciting and the plot will keep you guessing. It is a great book and it has a good AR value.
Comments: This book is the 3rd in the series so I would suggest reading the two books that came before.
Plot: Theodore Boone is falsely accused for a crime he didn't commit. It is up to him to figure out who committed the crime and clear his name. Theodore Boone will need all the help he can get from his family and friends to help solve this mystery.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is exciting and the plot will keep you guessing. It is a great book and it has a good AR value.
Comments: This book is the 3rd in the series so I would suggest reading the two books that came before.
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One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus Submitted by Steven B
Plot: Five students are put in detention and only four make it out. The four students are accused and their lawyers suggest that they don't meet or talk to each other. It's too risky. Now, these four students are teaming up to figure out who the real killer is, and when you find out who it is you won't want the book to end. Why Read? This book is worth reading because it has many twists and turns, and the ending will leave you shocked. You won't be able to put the book down! Comments: The book level is 5.1. |
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The Lying Game by Sara Shepard Submitted by Skylar D.
Plot: A girl named Emma finds her long lost twin, Sutton, and planed on meeting up with her. When she goes to meet her, she finds out that her sister was murdered and now needs to impersonate her sister or she herself will get killed. Emma is trying to fit into her sister's glamorous life which was so different that her real life, while trying to give her sister justice at the same time. Why read?: The book is worth reading because it is romantic, dramatic, and mysterious all at the same time. The author is well known for doing this and I think that she is fantastic at it! Comments: It is a great book I couldn't stop reading it and once I was done I had to read the rest of the series! |
Lockdown: Escape From Furnace by Alexander Gordon Smith Submitted by Iyana C.
Plot: It all went to pieces when Alex Sawyer was robbing a house with his best friend and something unexpected happened that left his best friend dead, landed him in jail for life but its not just any jail it worse its buried a mile beneath the earth surface were unspeakable thing happen. Escape or death is the only options for Alex will in jail he meets people and they come up with a plan that might lead them to death or might give them there freedom.
Why read?: This book is worth reading because It is really fun to read and it will have you on the end of your seat will your reading it. Personally I think this is the best book I read in my hole life, It was so well written that i would read it a thousand times.
Plot: It all went to pieces when Alex Sawyer was robbing a house with his best friend and something unexpected happened that left his best friend dead, landed him in jail for life but its not just any jail it worse its buried a mile beneath the earth surface were unspeakable thing happen. Escape or death is the only options for Alex will in jail he meets people and they come up with a plan that might lead them to death or might give them there freedom.
Why read?: This book is worth reading because It is really fun to read and it will have you on the end of your seat will your reading it. Personally I think this is the best book I read in my hole life, It was so well written that i would read it a thousand times.
I Know What You Did Last Summer By: Lois Duncan By: Shuana M.
Plot: Some teenagers were at a party, and they accidentally hit a young boy. It was a hit and run. A year later, they were together and someone found out what they did and they were out to get them.
Why read? This book is worth reading because it is scaaaaaaaary.
Comments: If you like scary books, you should read this!!!
Plot: Some teenagers were at a party, and they accidentally hit a young boy. It was a hit and run. A year later, they were together and someone found out what they did and they were out to get them.
Why read? This book is worth reading because it is scaaaaaaaary.
Comments: If you like scary books, you should read this!!!
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites By: Heather Brewer Submitted by: Tori D.
Plot: This book is about a boy named Vladimir Tod, he is half vampire half human. his father was a vampire and he married a human and they both burned in a mysterious house fire, now he wants to protect the reminder of his family. Will he be able to do it?
Why Read? This book kept me on the edge of my seat!
Comments: I bet you'd love it!
Plot: This book is about a boy named Vladimir Tod, he is half vampire half human. his father was a vampire and he married a human and they both burned in a mysterious house fire, now he wants to protect the reminder of his family. Will he be able to do it?
Why Read? This book kept me on the edge of my seat!
Comments: I bet you'd love it!
The September Sisters By: Jillian Cantor Submitted by: Brittney M.
Plot: This book is about two sisters they are 1 year and a day apart. the youngest sister Becky one day gets kidnaped and the book is about finding when her older sister falls in love with tommy her neighbor. Plus her whole faimly falls apart.
Why Read? If you life mysteries you will love this book!
Comments: This is worth reading beause if you read this book you will not want it to end. I realy don't always enjoy reading, but I loved this book. It's great for older kids in middle school.
Plot: This book is about two sisters they are 1 year and a day apart. the youngest sister Becky one day gets kidnaped and the book is about finding when her older sister falls in love with tommy her neighbor. Plus her whole faimly falls apart.
Why Read? If you life mysteries you will love this book!
Comments: This is worth reading beause if you read this book you will not want it to end. I realy don't always enjoy reading, but I loved this book. It's great for older kids in middle school.
The Devouring By: Simon Hold Submitted by: Brianna T.
Plot: The Devouring is a very good book filled with mystery and suspense! It keeps you wondering what is going to happen. The book is about a girl named Reggie and her friends who read a book called "The Devouring". The story of the book becomes true when her brother turns into a Vour, a creature from the book. The Vour looks like her brother, but it really isn't... Is there any way she can save him and get her real brother back?
Why Read? It's such a good book because it keeps you wondering what’s going to happen, so it makes you want to keep reading. If you love mysteries, you’ll enjoy this book!
Comments: It was an amazing book, and I would read it over and over again.
Plot: The Devouring is a very good book filled with mystery and suspense! It keeps you wondering what is going to happen. The book is about a girl named Reggie and her friends who read a book called "The Devouring". The story of the book becomes true when her brother turns into a Vour, a creature from the book. The Vour looks like her brother, but it really isn't... Is there any way she can save him and get her real brother back?
Why Read? It's such a good book because it keeps you wondering what’s going to happen, so it makes you want to keep reading. If you love mysteries, you’ll enjoy this book!
Comments: It was an amazing book, and I would read it over and over again.
