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Genre Guide

Seattle Picks: Teen - Mystery

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Lots of great teen mysteries are out there waiting to be discovered - and solved. MS=Books for middle school readers

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24 items

24 items

Ace of Spades

Ace of Spades

by Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah

Book - 2021

When an anonymous texter starts revealing Devon and Chiamaka's secrets to the Niveus Academy student body, they start to wonder if they're being targeted as the only Black seniors at the prestigious school. When an anonymous texter starts revealing Devon and Chiamaka's secrets to the Niveus Academy student body, they start to wonder if they're being targeted as the only Black seniors at the prestigious school. Show less

When an anonymous texter starts revealing Devon and Chiamaka's secrets to the Niveus Academy student body, they start to wonder if they're being targeted as the only Black seniors at the prestigious school. When an anonymous texter starts revealing Devon and Chiamaka's secrets to the Niveus Academy student body, they start to wonder if they're being targeted as the only Black seniors at the prestigious school. Show less

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Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know

by Ahmed, Samira (Fiction writer)

Book - 2020

Aspiring art historian Khayyam joins forces with the descendent of Alexander Dumas to uncover the story behind a centuries-old painting, and the legendary Muslim woman who inspired it. Aspiring art historian Khayyam joins forces with the descendent of Alexander Dumas to uncover the story behind a centuries-old painting, and the legendary Muslim woman who inspired it. Show less

Aspiring art historian Khayyam joins forces with the descendent of Alexander Dumas to uncover the story behind a centuries-old painting, and the legendary Muslim woman who inspired it. Aspiring art historian Khayyam joins forces with the descendent of Alexander Dumas to uncover the story behind a centuries-old painting, and the legendary Muslim woman who inspired it. Show less

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Queen of the Tiles

Queen of the Tiles

by Hanna Alkaf

Book - 2022

Najwa Bakri returns to the Malaysian Scrabble tournament where her best friend died suddenly a year before to rumors that her death was really a murder. MS Najwa Bakri returns to the Malaysian Scrabble tournament where her best friend died suddenly a year before to rumors that her death was really a murder. MS Show less

Najwa Bakri returns to the Malaysian Scrabble tournament where her best friend died suddenly a year before to rumors that her death was really a murder. MS Najwa Bakri returns to the Malaysian Scrabble tournament where her best friend died suddenly a year before to rumors that her death was really a murder. MS Show less

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Wicked Things

Wicked Things

by Allison, John

Graphic Novel - 2021

Teen detective Charlotte Grote finally gets the recognition she deserves…then ends up arrested for the murder of a rival sleuther. Teen detective Charlotte Grote finally gets the recognition she deserves…then ends up arrested for the murder of a rival sleuther. Show less

Teen detective Charlotte Grote finally gets the recognition she deserves…then ends up arrested for the murder of a rival sleuther. Teen detective Charlotte Grote finally gets the recognition she deserves…then ends up arrested for the murder of a rival sleuther. Show less

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The Inheritance Games

The Inheritance Games

by Barnes, Jennifer

Book - 2020

After inheriting the bulk of an eccentric billionaire’s estate, Avery is required to live in his Texas mansion along with his dysfunctional family for a year. While there she discovers why she inherited and who is trying to kill her. MS After inheriting the bulk of an eccentric billionaire’s estate, Avery is required to live in his Texas mansion along with his dysfunctional family for a year. While there she discovers why she inherited and who is trying to kill her. MS Show less

After inheriting the bulk of an eccentric billionaire’s estate, Avery is required to live in his Texas mansion along with his dysfunctional family for a year. While there she discovers why she inherited and who is trying to kill her. MS After inheriting the bulk of an eccentric billionaire’s estate, Avery is required to live in his Texas mansion along with his dysfunctional family for a year. While there she discovers why she inherited and who is trying to kill her. MS Show less

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Firekeeper's Daughter

Firekeeper's Daughter

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2021

Daunis uses her knowledge of chemistry and traditional plants and medicine to assist an undercover FBI officer investigating a series of meth-related deaths that affect Daunis’ white and Annishinabe communities. Daunis uses her knowledge of chemistry and traditional plants and medicine to assist an undercover FBI officer investigating a series of meth-related deaths that affect Daunis’ white and Annishinabe communities. Show less

Daunis uses her knowledge of chemistry and traditional plants and medicine to assist an undercover FBI officer investigating a series of meth-related deaths that affect Daunis’ white and Annishinabe communities. Daunis uses her knowledge of chemistry and traditional plants and medicine to assist an undercover FBI officer investigating a series of meth-related deaths that affect Daunis’ white and Annishinabe communities. Show less

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One Great Lie

One Great Lie

by Caletti, Deb

Book - 2021

Seattle teenager Charlotte thinks she's getting the experience of a lifetime to study writing in Venice with one of her favorite writers, Luca Bruni. It q...Show more Seattle teenager Charlotte thinks she's getting the experience of a lifetime to study writing in Venice with one of her favorite writers, Luca Bruni. It quickly becomes more than she bargained for as Bruni shows his predatory nature and Charlotte unravels an ancestral mystery. Show less

Seattle teenager Charlotte thinks she's getting the experience of a lifetime to study writing in Venice with one of her favorite writers, Luca Bruni. It q...Show more Seattle teenager Charlotte thinks she's getting the experience of a lifetime to study writing in Venice with one of her favorite writers, Luca Bruni. It quickly becomes more than she bargained for as Bruni shows his predatory nature and Charlotte unravels an ancestral mystery. Show less

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Diamond Park

Diamond Park

by Diederich, Phillippe

Book - 2022

Four friends, Flaco, Magaña, Tiny, and Susi, go to Diamond Park, Texas, to pick up a '59 Chevy Impala. One of them ends up arrested for murder, and the others head to Mexico to clear their friend and search for the real murderer. Four friends, Flaco, Magaña, Tiny, and Susi, go to Diamond Park, Texas, to pick up a '59 Chevy Impala. One of them ends up arrested for murder, and the others head to Mexico to clear their friend and search for the real murderer. Show less

Four friends, Flaco, Magaña, Tiny, and Susi, go to Diamond Park, Texas, to pick up a '59 Chevy Impala. One of them ends up arrested for murder, and the others head to Mexico to clear their friend and search for the real murderer. Four friends, Flaco, Magaña, Tiny, and Susi, go to Diamond Park, Texas, to pick up a '59 Chevy Impala. One of them ends up arrested for murder, and the others head to Mexico to clear their friend and search for the real murderer. Show less

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Eyes of the Forest

Eyes of the Forest

by Henry, April

Book - 2021

Obsessive readers have been waiting for the next installment of RM Haldon's epic fantasy series for years. When one takes his fandom too far and kidnaps the writer, Portland teen Bridget might be Haldon's only hope of rescue. Obsessive readers have been waiting for the next installment of RM Haldon's epic fantasy series for years. When one takes his fandom too far and kidnaps the writer, Portland teen Bridget might be Haldon's only hope of rescue. Show less

Obsessive readers have been waiting for the next installment of RM Haldon's epic fantasy series for years. When one takes his fandom too far and kidnaps the writer, Portland teen Bridget might be Haldon's only hope of rescue. Obsessive readers have been waiting for the next installment of RM Haldon's epic fantasy series for years. When one takes his fandom too far and kidnaps the writer, Portland teen Bridget might be Haldon's only hope of rescue. Show less

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The Forest of Stolen Girls

The Forest of Stolen Girls

by Hur, June

Book - 2021

Min Hwani reunites with her sister to investigate what happened to their detective father and the 13 girls who have all disappeared from the Korean Island of Jeju. Min Hwani reunites with her sister to investigate what happened to their detective father and the 13 girls who have all disappeared from the Korean Island of Jeju. Show less

Min Hwani reunites with her sister to investigate what happened to their detective father and the 13 girls who have all disappeared from the Korean Island of Jeju. Min Hwani reunites with her sister to investigate what happened to their detective father and the 13 girls who have all disappeared from the Korean Island of Jeju. Show less

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Grown

Grown

A Novel

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2020

Enchanted Jones thought her dreams came true when legendary R&B singer Korey Fields offered to mentor her, but her dreams may have turned to nightmares when she wakes up covered in his blood and accused of murder. Enchanted Jones thought her dreams came true when legendary R&B singer Korey Fields offered to mentor her, but her dreams may have turned to nightmares when she wakes up covered in his blood and accused of murder. Show less

Enchanted Jones thought her dreams came true when legendary R&B singer Korey Fields offered to mentor her, but her dreams may have turned to nightmares when she wakes up covered in his blood and accused of murder. Enchanted Jones thought her dreams came true when legendary R&B singer Korey Fields offered to mentor her, but her dreams may have turned to nightmares when she wakes up covered in his blood and accused of murder. Show less

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The Marvelous

The Marvelous

by Kann, Claire

Book - 2021

Four social media users are treated to an all-expenses-paid weekend at the app founder's mansion, where they learn they are competing to solve a puzzle and win a $500,000 prize. Four social media users are treated to an all-expenses-paid weekend at the app founder's mansion, where they learn they are competing to solve a puzzle and win a $500,000 prize. Show less

Four social media users are treated to an all-expenses-paid weekend at the app founder's mansion, where they learn they are competing to solve a puzzle and win a $500,000 prize. Four social media users are treated to an all-expenses-paid weekend at the app founder's mansion, where they learn they are competing to solve a puzzle and win a $500,000 prize. Show less

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The Things She's Seen

The Things She's Seen

by Kwaymullina, Ambelin

Book - 2019

Since Beth died, only her detective father can see and talk to her. Until they encounter Catching, an Aboriginal teen who may help solve both an arson case and the circumstances around Beth's own death. Since Beth died, only her detective father can see and talk to her. Until they encounter Catching, an Aboriginal teen who may help solve both an arson case and the circumstances around Beth's own death. Show less

Since Beth died, only her detective father can see and talk to her. Until they encounter Catching, an Aboriginal teen who may help solve both an arson case and the circumstances around Beth's own death. Since Beth died, only her detective father can see and talk to her. Until they encounter Catching, an Aboriginal teen who may help solve both an arson case and the circumstances around Beth's own death. Show less

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The Boy in the Red Dress

The Boy in the Red Dress

by Lambert, Kristin

Book - 2020

A sparkling socialite is found dead at a New Orleans speakeasy and Millie's best friend Marion, who performs in drag, is the main suspect. Millie knows Marion is innocent, but can she track down the real murderer? A sparkling socialite is found dead at a New Orleans speakeasy and Millie's best friend Marion, who performs in drag, is the main suspect. Millie knows Marion is innocent, but can she track down the real murderer? Show less

A sparkling socialite is found dead at a New Orleans speakeasy and Millie's best friend Marion, who performs in drag, is the main suspect. Millie knows Marion is innocent, but can she track down the real murderer? A sparkling socialite is found dead at a New Orleans speakeasy and Millie's best friend Marion, who performs in drag, is the main suspect. Millie knows Marion is innocent, but can she track down the real murderer? Show less

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Elatsoe

Elatsoe

by Little Badger, Darcie

Book - 2020

Elatsoe's America looks a lot like today, except magic, monsters, and ghosts are commonplace. After the death of her cousin, Elatsoe uses all of her Lipan Apache knowledge and supernatural gifts to solve his murder. MS Elatsoe's America looks a lot like today, except magic, monsters, and ghosts are commonplace. After the death of her cousin, Elatsoe uses all of her Lipan Apache knowledge and supernatural gifts to solve his murder. MS Show less

Elatsoe's America looks a lot like today, except magic, monsters, and ghosts are commonplace. After the death of her cousin, Elatsoe uses all of her Lipan Apache knowledge and supernatural gifts to solve his murder. MS Elatsoe's America looks a lot like today, except magic, monsters, and ghosts are commonplace. After the death of her cousin, Elatsoe uses all of her Lipan Apache knowledge and supernatural gifts to solve his murder. MS Show less

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The Many Half-lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

The Many Half-lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

by MacGregor, Maya

Book - 2022

30 years ago, an 18-year-old named Billy died in Astoria, Oregon. Now Sam and their dad have moved into Billy's old house, and Sam suspects they're being haunted by his ghost. 30 years ago, an 18-year-old named Billy died in Astoria, Oregon. Now Sam and their dad have moved into Billy's old house, and Sam suspects they're being haunted by his ghost. Show less

30 years ago, an 18-year-old named Billy died in Astoria, Oregon. Now Sam and their dad have moved into Billy's old house, and Sam suspects they're being haunted by his ghost. 30 years ago, an 18-year-old named Billy died in Astoria, Oregon. Now Sam and their dad have moved into Billy's old house, and Sam suspects they're being haunted by his ghost. Show less

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The Oracle Code

The Oracle Code

A Graphic Novel

by Nijkamp, Marieke

Graphic Novel - 2020

Gotham's Barbara Gordon is shot and paralyzed while trying to stop a bank robbery. She's sent to a state-of-the-art recovery center to adjust to her wheelchair, but starts to doubt their practices when another patient goes missing. MS Gotham's Barbara Gordon is shot and paralyzed while trying to stop a bank robbery. She's sent to a state-of-the-art recovery center to adjust to her wheelchair, but starts to doubt their practices when another patient goes missing. MS Show less

Gotham's Barbara Gordon is shot and paralyzed while trying to stop a bank robbery. She's sent to a state-of-the-art recovery center to adjust to her wheelchair, but starts to doubt their practices when another patient goes missing. MS Gotham's Barbara Gordon is shot and paralyzed while trying to stop a bank robbery. She's sent to a state-of-the-art recovery center to adjust to her wheelchair, but starts to doubt their practices when another patient goes missing. MS Show less

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Ikenga

Ikenga

by Okorafor, Nnedi

Book - 2020

Nnamdi's father, the chief of police, is murdered while trying to rid their town of crime and corruption. A year later, Nnamdi receives superpowers from a mystical Ikenga, and it's now up to him to find out who killed his father and why. MS Nnamdi's father, the chief of police, is murdered while trying to rid their town of crime and corruption. A year later, Nnamdi receives superpowers from a mystical Ikenga, and it's now up to him to find out who killed his father and why. MS Show less

Nnamdi's father, the chief of police, is murdered while trying to rid their town of crime and corruption. A year later, Nnamdi receives superpowers from a mystical Ikenga, and it's now up to him to find out who killed his father and why. MS Nnamdi's father, the chief of police, is murdered while trying to rid their town of crime and corruption. A year later, Nnamdi receives superpowers from a mystical Ikenga, and it's now up to him to find out who killed his father and why. MS Show less

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Tornado Brain

Tornado Brain

by Patrick, Cat

Book - 2020

Cat is neurodivergent and sees the world differently than most. But she may be the only one who can figure out what happened when her former best friend goes missing in Long Beach, WA. MS Cat is neurodivergent and sees the world differently than most. But she may be the only one who can figure out what happened when her former best friend goes missing in Long Beach, WA. MS Show less

Cat is neurodivergent and sees the world differently than most. But she may be the only one who can figure out what happened when her former best friend goes missing in Long Beach, WA. MS Cat is neurodivergent and sees the world differently than most. But she may be the only one who can figure out what happened when her former best friend goes missing in Long Beach, WA. MS Show less

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Pride and Premeditation

Pride and Premeditation

by Price, Tirzah

Book - 2020

When a sordid murder hits the London gossip scene, wannabe lawyer Lizzie Bennet sees her chance to solve the case and prove herself. Along the way, she must navigate rival lawyer Mr. Darcy's intrusions on her work. When a sordid murder hits the London gossip scene, wannabe lawyer Lizzie Bennet sees her chance to solve the case and prove herself. Along the way, she must navigate rival lawyer Mr. Darcy's intrusions on her work. Show less

When a sordid murder hits the London gossip scene, wannabe lawyer Lizzie Bennet sees her chance to solve the case and prove herself. Along the way, she must navigate rival lawyer Mr. Darcy's intrusions on her work. When a sordid murder hits the London gossip scene, wannabe lawyer Lizzie Bennet sees her chance to solve the case and prove herself. Along the way, she must navigate rival lawyer Mr. Darcy's intrusions on her work. Show less

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Poison for Breakfast

Poison for Breakfast

by Snicket, Lemony

Book - 2021

Over the course of his long and suspicious career, Mr. Snicket has investigated many things, including villainy, treachery, conspiracy, ennui, and various fires. In this book, he is investigating his own death. MS Over the course of his long and suspicious career, Mr. Snicket has investigated many things, including villainy, treachery, conspiracy, ennui, and various fires. In this book, he is investigating his own death. MS Show less

Over the course of his long and suspicious career, Mr. Snicket has investigated many things, including villainy, treachery, conspiracy, ennui, and various fires. In this book, he is investigating his own death. MS Over the course of his long and suspicious career, Mr. Snicket has investigated many things, including villainy, treachery, conspiracy, ennui, and various fires. In this book, he is investigating his own death. MS Show less

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Cold

Cold

by Tamaki, Mariko

Book - 2022

No one gave much thought to Todd Mayer, until he was found dead, naked, and frozen in a public park. When Georgia learns about his murder, she feels a sense of connection to Todd as a fellow queer teen and tries to piece together what happened. No one gave much thought to Todd Mayer, until he was found dead, naked, and frozen in a public park. When Georgia learns about his murder, she feels a sense of connection to Todd as a fellow queer teen and tries to piece together what happened. Show less

No one gave much thought to Todd Mayer, until he was found dead, naked, and frozen in a public park. When Georgia learns about his murder, she feels a sense of connection to Todd as a fellow queer teen and tries to piece together what happened. No one gave much thought to Todd Mayer, until he was found dead, naked, and frozen in a public park. When Georgia learns about his murder, she feels a sense of connection to Todd as a fellow queer teen and tries to piece together what happened. Show less

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Lost in the Never Woods

Lost in the Never Woods

by Thomas, Aiden

Book - 2021

When Peter Pan falls out of the sky onto Wendy's car, she must face her fears and try to recover her missing brothers and the other lost children from the dark woods in her town. When Peter Pan falls out of the sky onto Wendy's car, she must face her fears and try to recover her missing brothers and the other lost children from the dark woods in her town. Show less

When Peter Pan falls out of the sky onto Wendy's car, she must face her fears and try to recover her missing brothers and the other lost children from the dark woods in her town. When Peter Pan falls out of the sky onto Wendy's car, she must face her fears and try to recover her missing brothers and the other lost children from the dark woods in her town. Show less

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How We Fall Apart

How We Fall Apart

by Zhao, Katie

Book - 2021

Jamie Ruan reigned queen at Sinclair Prep, until her father was arrested for embezzlement, and she died mysteriously two months later. Now an anonymous po...Show more Jamie Ruan reigned queen at Sinclair Prep, until her father was arrested for embezzlement, and she died mysteriously two months later. Now an anonymous poster called the Proctor is revealing Jamie's former friends' darkest secrets on a gossip app, and suggesting they are responsible for her death. Show less

Jamie Ruan reigned queen at Sinclair Prep, until her father was arrested for embezzlement, and she died mysteriously two months later. Now an anonymous po...Show more Jamie Ruan reigned queen at Sinclair Prep, until her father was arrested for embezzlement, and she died mysteriously two months later. Now an anonymous poster called the Proctor is revealing Jamie's former friends' darkest secrets on a gossip app, and suggesting they are responsible for her death. Show less

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