Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Orca Book Publishers Zevi Takes the Spotlight
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£10.95
Orca Book Publishers Izzy Wongs Drama Disaster
£14.25
Amazon Publishing Pipsie Nature Detective The Disappearing
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£15.29
Amazon Publishing Fury
Book SynopsisTrade Review“As is expected of a Steven James novel, Fury is a fast-paced adventure with engaging characters and great suspense that leaves the reader impatiently waiting for the final book in the series.” —Straight off the Page “He knows how to keep the reader guessing.” —Books and Beverages “Mr. James takes us on a ride that leaves us breathless but extremely satisfied.” —The Suspense Zone “I love the way James can take a story, any story, and make the reader feel as if they are inside the character’s’ head.” —Life is Story
£10.40
Amazon Publishing Dark Harmony A Vivienne Taylor Horse Lovers
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£9.99
Picture Window Books The Mystery of the Missing Moose
£20.38
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers When
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£16.72
Disney Hyperion Serafina and the Splintered HeartThe Serafina
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£15.29
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Lockwood Co. The Empty Grave
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£15.29
Sourcebooks, Inc Twisted
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£10.68
Sourcebooks, Inc The Whispers in the Walls 2 Scarlet and Ivy
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£12.34
Sourcebooks, Inc Coop Knows the Scoop
Book Synopsis2021 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile MysteryFrom award-winning author Taryn Souders comes a charming, southern middle grade mystery perfect for fans of Stranger Things and the Masterminds series.The whole town is talking about what''s buried beneath the playground...Windy Bottom, Georgia is usually a peaceful place. Coop helps his mom at her café and bookstore, hangs out with his grandpa, bikes around with his friends Justice and Liberty, and is determined to live up to his dad''s legacy. Windy Bottom is full of all kinds of interesting people, but no one has ever caused a problem. Until now.And somehow, Gramps is taking all the blame! It seems like there are a lot of secrets that were buried in their small town after all...Will Coop and his friends get to the bottom of the mystery and clear Gramps''s name before it''s too late?You will love Coop and his adventures if you are looking for:Mystery books for kids 9-12Heartfelt and quirky stories for young Trade Review"[Pleasingly] dark with its secrets, lies, and murder, and it's pleasingly free of predictability as the author unravels the story. Lovers of mysteries are sure to appreciate the uniqueness of this piece" - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"[For] libraries with plenty of voracious, and patient, mystery readers." - School Library Journal"Coop Knows the Scoop is a gem of mystery with everything you're looking for in a whodunit from the pitch perfect setting, to the heartwarming hero, and a plot that will keep you guessing until the end." - James Ponti, Edgar Award-winning author of Vanished!"An engrossing, good-humored page-turner. " - Kirkus Reviews"Artfully composed and offering several genuine surprises, this mystery will have young readers speeding through it in a quest to uncover the truth." - Booklist"Delightfully quirky townsfolk and details of small-town life create the perfect backdrop for this deftly plotted mystery by Souders (How to [Almost] Ruin Your Summer). Well-placed red herrings and clues will have readers guessing until the truth comes out. " - Publishers Weekly
£9.00
Sourcebooks, Inc Copycat
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£10.49
Sourcebooks, Inc The Similars
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£10.44
Tyndale House Publishers The Architect
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£10.92
Capstone Press Case of the Counterfeit Painting
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£9.99
Capstone Press Case of the Soldiers Ghost
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£9.99
Stone Arch Books The Mystery of the Mayhem Mansion You Choose
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£29.38
Stone Arch Books The Case of the Fright Flight You Choose Stories
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£29.38
Stone Arch Books Legend of the Gator Man
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£25.19
Stone Arch Books The Salem Witch Showdown
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£29.38
Capstone Press The Case of the Clown Carnival You Choose Stories
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£9.99
Capstone Press Creepy Cowboy Caper
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£9.99
Capstone Press The Case of the Empty Crates
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£9.99
Capstone Press The Case of the New Professor
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£9.99
Kensington Publishing Pie Hard
Book SynopsisWill Val pie hard on national TV? Business at the bakery may have slowed down, but Val Harris isn’t about to eat humble pie—not until a reality cooking show decides to whip the struggling Pie Town into shape. If Val can tolerate criticism from an abrasive pastry chef during filming, the free publicity might turn the unusual opportunity into the sweetest deal she didn’t know she needed. Except no one in San Nicholas has an appetite for dessert once murder steals the spotlight. When the show’s bossy producer gets pushed to her death, Val and her flaky, septuagenarian pie crust expert, Charlene, follow crumbs in hopes of finding the killer. But with cameras still rolling and the shocking identity of the victim’s replacement a guaranteed recipe for disaster, Val needs to stay cool long enough to solve the crime and keep Pie Town from falling apart—or else she just might go up in smoke before she ever graces the
£7.59
Kensington Publishing One Feta in the Grave
Book SynopsisAs summer comes to an end in her Jersey Shore town, Lucy Berberian continues to manage her family’s Mediterranean restaurant. The Kebab Kitchen also has a food tent at this year’s beach festival. But now a local businessman is under the boardwalk—dead by the sea … With a sand castle contest and live music, Ocean Crest bids a bittersweet farewell to tourist season. Summer will return next year … but Archie Kincaid won’t. The full-of-himself store owner has been fatally shot, soon after a screaming match with Lucy’s best friend. Katie’s far from the only suspect, though, since Archie had some bitter rivals—as well as some relationships no one knew about. It’s up to Lucy to look into some seedy characters and solve the case before the wrong person gets skewered … Recipes included! “Clever and charming … A culinary
£7.59
Kensington Publishing Final Exam
Book Synopsis A cold case update in Salem, Massachusetts . . . Life at the house on Winter Street is abuzz with preparations for Aunt Ibby’s 45th high school reunion, and Lee Barrett is happy to pitch in, tracking down addresses and licking envelopes. But as a field reporter for Salem’s WICH-TV, her priority is to be on top of the town’s latest news before anyone else. When the local police dredge up a vintage sports car containing human remains, Lee is thrilled to be the first reporter on the scene. Once she learns the car is connected to the cold case her boyfriend Pete happens to be working on, her powers of investigation are quickly alerted. But it’s her Aunt Ibby’s emotional reaction to Lee’s TV report that puts her on the case. With the help of O’Ryan, her psychic feline sidekick, she’ll have to unravel a tangled past of secrets and promises to stop a killer from making history again . . .&
£7.59
Amazon Publishing Hannah West: Sleuth on the Trail
Book SynopsisHannah West loves her latest dog-walking gig with Elvis the basset hound, who is showing her around the new Seattle neighborhood where she and her mom are house-sitting. But when a local dog goes mysteriously missing, it’s clear that a dognapper is on the loose. Hannah gets right on the scent to uncover the canine thief! Then Hannah and her mom move to their swankiest address yet. “Millionaire’s Row” may have wealthy residents, but not everything is perfect. A thief lurks among the close-knit community, breaking into homes, rearranging things, and removing special items. With the Antiques Caravan TV show rolling into town, can Hannah and her best friend, Lily, stop the culprit before he or she can cash in on the stolen goods? Once again, Hannah is on the set—and on the trail! Hannah West: Sleuth on the Trail is a compilation of two previously published volumes, Hannah West in the Center of the Universe and Hannah West on Millionaire’s Row.
£8.99
Amazon Publishing Hannah West: Sleuth in Training
Book SynopsisHannah West is not your average sixth grader. Ever since her mom got laid off and started house-sitting, Hannah has been living all over Seattle—and solving mysteries along the way! With her trusty sketchbook and doggy pals in tow, Hannah is always ready for adventure. So when she and her mom move into a swanky high-rise where a valuable piece of art has just been stolen, Hannah immediately gets in the “frame” of mind for sleuthing to track down the art thief. Then it’s lights…cameras…and lots of action after Hannah and her mom move into a houseboat. Not only is the crew for a TV show taking over the dock but dead fish are also washing up nearby. Once Hannah and her best friend, Lily, become extras on the show, Hannah is on the set—and on the case! Hannah West: Sleuth in Training is a compilation of two previously published volumes, Hannah West in the Belltown Towers and Hannah West in Deep Water.
£8.99
Amazon Publishing Hannah West: Sleuth in Training
Book SynopsisHannah West is not your average sixth grader. Ever since her mom got laid off and started house-sitting, Hannah has been living all over Seattle—and solving mysteries along the way! With her trusty sketchbook and doggy pals in tow, Hannah is always ready for adventure. So when she and her mom move into a swanky high-rise where a valuable piece of art has just been stolen, Hannah immediately gets in the “frame” of mind for sleuthing to track down the art thief. Then it’s lights…cameras…and lots of action after Hannah and her mom move into a houseboat. Not only is the crew for a TV show taking over the dock but dead fish are also washing up nearby. Once Hannah and her best friend, Lily, become extras on the show, Hannah is on the set—and on the case! Hannah West: Sleuth in Training is a compilation of two previously published volumes, Hannah West in the Belltown Towers and Hannah West in Deep Water.
£12.99
Amazon Publishing Blast Off to the Moon!
Book SynopsisDr. Wonderful loves asking big questions—and using science to answer them. She and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it's so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers of science, curiosity, and teamwork.
£12.99
Amazon Publishing Pipsie, Nature Detective: The Lunchnapper
Book SynopsisA nature hunt…and a missing lunch! Pipsie and her turtle friend, Alfred, are on the best school trip ever—a nature scavenger hunt! The team who finds “Seven Wonders of Nature” first wins. But that isn’t all Pipsie and Alfred have to find. Someone has stolen their PB&Js! The search is on for the lunch that left, and soon Pipsie and Alfred are following animal tracks and discovering deer, birds, and even some beavers. Can Pipsie make this mystery history and finish the scavenger hunt? And hopefully before lunchtime, because Alfred is one hungry turtle!
£12.99
Amazon Publishing The Hunt
Book SynopsisIt’s Atlanta’s senior year of high school, and she is officially infamous. Not only has she saved herself from a predator, brought down an untouchable dogfighting ring, and battled a pack of high-school bullies, but she’s also proclaimed to the Internet her willingness to fight for anyone who needs help. And Atlanta can’t believe what’s coming out of the woodwork. From an old friend to a troop of troubled girls with connections to a local fracking company, there’s definitely fire in the water. As always, the girl with the unforgettable name is not afraid to burn it all down if it means making things right. But as high school races toward its inevitable end and the hornets begin to swarm from all directions, Atlanta must decide how much of herself and her growing group of friends she is willing to risk…before it’s too late.
£8.99
Saint Benedict Press Sisters of the Last Straw, Book 2: The Case of
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£12.30
Saint Benedict Press Sisters of the Last Straw, Book 3: The Case of
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£12.30
Saint Benedict Press Sisters of the Last Straw Vol 6, 6: The Case of
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£12.30
Lerner Publishing Group The Mummies Curse
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£11.44
Lerner Publishing Group The Hunt for the Missing Spy
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£10.74
Capstone Press Pedro: Pedro's Mystery Club
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£7.99
Picture Window Books Squishy Taylor and the Mess Makers
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£9.99
Picture Window Books The Scrumptious Life of Azaleah Lane
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£15.19
Capstone Press Big Top Bandit
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£7.99
Capstone Press Funland Frights
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£7.99
Capstone Press Spooky Space Ghost
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£7.99
Capstone Press Ski Trip Terror
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£9.30
Paw Prints Prebinds Baker and Taylor: And the Mystery of the Library
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£19.94
Paw Prints Prebinds Baker Y Taylor: Y El Misterio de Los Gatos de la
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£19.94
