Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: krimier og mysterier

A trans teen is swept up in a whirlwind friendship with lethal consequences in this taut YA thriller, for fans of Sadie, Andrew Joseph White, and HBO's Euphoria.BEFORE. Newly out trans guy Max is having a hard time in school. Things have been tough since his summer romance, Danny, turned into his bully. This year, Max's plan is to keep his head down and graduate. All that changes when new It Girl, Gloss, moves to town. No one understands why perfect, polished Gloss is so interested in an introverted skater kid, but Max blooms in the hothouse of her attention. Caught between romance and obsession, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her on his side.AFTER. Haircuts, makeovers, drugs, parties. It’s all fun and games until someone gets killed at a rager gone terribly wrong. Max refuses to believe that Gloss did it. But if not Gloss, who? Desperate to figure out truth in the wake of tragedy, Max veers dangerously close to being implicated—and his own memories of that awful night are fuzzy. Both sharp-edged thriller and moving coming of age, this gorgeously wrought novel is perfect for readers who want stories with trans characters front and center.

Lige siden Simon døde, har livet ikke været nemt for eleverne fra Bayview. Først måtte Bayview-firkløveret bevise, at de ikke var mordere, dernæst skulle en ny generation finde ophavsmanden til en ondskabsfuld leg. Og nu starter det igen …Først lyder beskeden som en dårlig joke: Tid til en ny leg, Bayview. Men da en elev pludselig forsvinder, er det tydeligt, at denne ’leg’ er blevet alvor – og ingen forstår reglerne.Ingen kan føle sig sikre, og da en uventet person vender tilbage til Bayview, begynder tingene at blive ubehagelige …En af os vender tilbage er tredje bog i Bayview-serien.

"When twelve-year-old Garnet finally gets to meet her magical extended family she discovers they're all trapped in the ruins of their crumbling manor and Garnet must break a curse that has decimated three generations of Carrefours"--

From Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, comes a gothic middle grade prose novel that follows a nonbinary student who is drawn to their boarding school's forbidden east wing, where something stalks the shadowy corridors. Perfect for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn!When Guinevere "Nev" Tallow receives an acceptance letter to the exclusive Deephaven Academy, they know it's the fresh start that they've been looking for.But things are strange from the moment they arrive?the house itself seems to breathe, students whisper secrets in dark corridors, and the entire east wing of the academy is locked away for reasons no one wants to explain. And Nev knows something ragged stalks the shadowy corridors, something that sobs quietly and scratches at the walls, waiting to be released.With the help of another first-year student, Nev takes it upon themself to unravel the mysteries hidden in Deephaven's halls. But will they risk their fresh start to bring the academy's secret to light?

Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, returns to the eerie world of Deephaven Academy, where a creepy new artifact discovered in the depths of the basement could have disastrous effects on the school. A perfect read for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn! After a chaotic semester, Guinevere "Nev" Tallow is looking forward to a quiet winter break at Deephaven Academy. But when they discover a strange artifact--a scrimshaw--hidden away deep in the under-basement of the school, they can't resist the urge to investigate further.This scrimshaw seems to be the skull of the school's founder, Malachi Haven. Each of the skull's few remaining teeth is engraved with a tiny image that foretells disaster. Nev quickly becomes obsessed with this mystery--not even their best friend, Danny, can distract them. And after something begins striking down students, Nev and Danny wonder if the images etched into the ancient teeth are actually warnings. Can Nev protect the school from the coming doom foreseen by the scrimshaw, or are they on a collision course with fate?

Small town murders.Big time thrills.The final installment in the suspenseful, modern update of the classic mystery TV series. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Sadie, and Gossip Girl."What does it mean if our own sense of right and wrong isn't enough to keep us from committing the unspeakable?"When Beatrice Fletcher joins her father on a work trip to the University of New Mexico, she knows she's sacrificing time with her friends back in Cabot Cove trying to solve the last clue of an enigmatic game they've been playing. Yet it's worth it if it means she can interview celebrated film studies professor William Vance, whose newest documentary touches on a murderous cult, a misdirected bombing, and a tragedy from Bea's mother's childhood.But when a string of poisonings targets girls in Vance's film program, Bea has more to worry about than ancient family history. Someone knew she was coming to campus and why. And now that she's insinuated herself into the students' circle, could she be next on the hit list? Like her great aunt Jessica, Bea will need cunning and logic to get to the bottom of the attacks and figure out what all of it has to do with the game back home.And time is running out...

In 1962 Chip Carter, son of a guard at Alcatraz, stumbles on to an escape plan and finds himself forced to aid the prisoners, because he is afraid that his father is somehow involved in the plot--and he needs to find out the truth.

Eight months after the murder of her sister, Oli joins forces with another girl in a desperate and dangerous quest to unravel the case in their seemingly idyllic hometown.

"Mallory and Claudia are helping Stacey unpack from her move back to Stoneybrook when they find an antique trunk in the McGills' attic. Stacey doesn't want the dusty thing, so she gives the trunk to Mallory ... who finds an old diary in the bottom of it. The diary once belonged to Sophie, a girl who lived in Stacey's house in the 1890s. As Mallory reads deep into Sophie's diary, she discovers a mystery. There may be he ghosts that haunt Stacey's house! The Baby-sitters have one big mystery on their hands to solve. Because Stacey's house isn't big enough for her, her mom ... and a family of ghosts!"--Provided by publisher.

Get ready to embark on thrilling adventures filled with mysteries, clues, and secrets waiting to be unraveled.Liam and Lily are twins who share the same interests. Together with their smart and curious adopted brother Caleb, the three of them are The Curious Case File Detectives.From haunted houses to stolen treasures, missing pets to puzzling riddles, this dynamic trio fearlessly takes on every challenge that comes their way.Follow this trio as they chase down leads, decipher codes, and unravel the truth behind each puzzle. Together, we'll explore hidden clues, scrutinize suspects, and unravel the web of secrets that surrounds each mystery. With these fun stories, you will sharpen your critical thinking, boost your creativity, unlock the secrets hidden within each tale and more with these solve it yourself stories.Unleash your inner detective and immerse yourself in this captivating world of mysteries. So get ready and join the Curious Case File Detectives. Grab your copy today!

Sommer, Freiheit und ein Konzertbesuch mit ihrer besten Freundin: Gittis Ferien versprechen die lustigste und beste Zeit seit dem Tod ihres Vaters zu werden. Dann verschwindet ihre Mutter Doro spurlos. Eine vermummte Person greift sie und ihren Bruder an.Gittis Mutter war einem Geheimnis auf der Spur. Und es gibt nur einen Weg, damit Doro überlebt: Gitti muss das Geheimnis lösen, bevor andere ihr zuvorkommen.

Another thrilling installment of the Mary Finch Mysteries! Perfect for fans of Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes and classic crime fiction.As Christmas 1893 approaches, the future looks bright for Mary Finch. No longer a maid, she is about to take up employment in the most secretive of places when an old enemy comes back to haunt her. Suddenly, her life is turned upside down when her best friend is arrested for murder and she is attacked and almost killed.Mary must hurry to discover the truth before it is too late. This enemy is bent on revenge and will not be satisfied until she and Archie Dibble are dead.

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 11+ set in the world of Sherlock Holmes. Perfect for fans of Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes and classic crime fiction.This is the third of the Mary Finch Mysteries, a follow up to Mary Finch and the Thief and Mary Finch and the Grey Lady. The last book in the series is Mary Finch EndgameWhen a bomb goes off at a society party, Mary's long-lost brother is blamed. When secret naval plans are stolen, she wonders why Sherlock Holmes's brother, Mycroft, is leading the police astray. Then a dark figure from her past returns determined to get his revenge on Mary. Murder is just around the corner if she is not too careful. In the summer of 1893, Mary must hurry to find the truth before it is too late for her and her brother.

"THIS IS THE DAY WE AWOKE DEATH," Mrs Grady said.Meet thirteen-year-old Mary Finch - a bold, determined heroine, and the star of a stylish new detective series.The avenging spirit of a priestess to an Egyptian queen, the Grey Lady, has murdered five people and now has her sights set on Mary Finch's employer. How do you kill a spirit set on revenge?A clairvoyant may have the answer, but the ghost she raises exposes a dreadful secret that has lay hidden for over thirty years. When her young friend, Fortune Dubois, goes missing, Mary finds herself on the violent and gritty streets of Victorian London chasing a spirit and hunted by the living.Mary Finch and the Grey Lady is the second in the Mary Finch Mystery series.

The building of the hadron collider was once big news, but now it is just part of the scenery for most of the community, until Airlie and other children start showing unusual gifts. Airlie uses her psi abilities to solve a number of mysteries and crimes at her school and in her neighborhood - and comes to the attention of Inspector Jonathan Humble of Minor Crimes. Towards the end of the school year, Airlie gets two intriguing invitations: an offer of a scholarship to a new middle school with 'opportunity classes' in exotic subjects like Quantum Psychology, and a free place at a summer camp run by Inspector Humble. The two invitations and her emergent psionic talents are clearly connected, and Airlie can't resist the opportunity to learn more about her gifts and to meet others with psyq powers at the camp. But Airlie ends up in a desperate race to rescue one of her new friends. This story is set in the "Appearance of Magic" universe, and is Hard Science Fiction - that is it is founded on real science. This edition includes a Heroine's Foreword and and educational appendix/glossary that introduces the science and technology referred to in the book. Reviews "A middle grade adventure with an original twist and a cast of endearing young heroes, Time for PsyQ is a phenomenally fun read, a kind of mash-up of Scooby Doo and Harry Potter. Like other young fellowship series, the key is the strong relationship dynamics, which are especially strong here, and the premise is enchanting from the start." - SPR 'A cleverly plotted supernatural adventure for middle graders and young teenagers with a strong cast of young characters and a memorable protagonist... there's an Enid Blyton feel to the book, particularly when she's solving a mystery.' - The Wishing Shelf Awards 'Time for PsyQ is a super-engrossing science fiction novel penned by Marti Ward. Though it may seem that the book is intended for children and teenagers, I am confident adult readers will find it fascinating as well.' - Official Review, Online Book Club 'Time for PsyQ by Marti Ward is a remarkable piece of hard science fiction for young adults that catapults readers into the enigmatic world of quantum science and brain science ... a tour de force. The book is not only an engaging adventure but also a catalyst for encouraging young minds to delve into the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It does so with such finesse and authenticity that it easily earns a 5 out of 5 rating.' - Volunteer Review, Online Book Club A creative, imagination-inspiring fantasy/adventure for upper middle-grade readers as well as adults. - Reedsy Discovery Time for PsyQ won the Silver medal for Teen and Young Adult Sci-Fi Action & Adventure in the 2023 Global Book Awards and was a finalist in the 2023 Wishing Shelf Awards (Teens) and the 2024 Book Excellence Awards (SF).

Annie Lane wasn't doing much of anything with her young life, but now that she's dead she has a purpose: figure out who murdered her and her best friend and make sure he can never kill anyone else.

Told in alternating voices, this novel follows gay teenagers Lucy and Audrey as they investigate a town full of secrets, a family full of mystery, and an abandoned amusement park where people keep turning up dead.

Hilarious, heartbreaking, and sneaky suspenseful, Just Do This One Thing for Me is a timely novel about a rule-following daughter trying to hold her family together after her scammer mother disappears.“Just do this one thing for me.” Drew's mother says it more often than good morning. Heidi Hill has been juggling shady side hustles for all of Drew’s seventeen years, and Drew knows that “one thing” really means all the necessary things her mother thinks are boring, including taking care of her fifteen-year-old sister and eight-year-old brother. In fact, Drew is the closest thing to a responsible adult they’ve ever known. When their mother disappears on the way to a New Year’s Eve concert in Mexico and her schemes start unraveling, Drew is faced with a choice: Follow the rules, do the responsible thing, and walk away--alone--from her mother's mess. Or hope the weather stays cold, keep the cons going, and just maybe hold her family together.

"Twelve-year-old John Boarhog and his friends embark on a perilous journey through the Amazon to reunite with his mentor, Inspector Toadius McGee, only to find themselves entangled in a hunt for an infamous Object of Doom aboard the Peruvian Express"--

Lenora strongly believed she lives in paradise. She had her dream as a crime investigator, her soulmate in the form of a friend, luxuries, well-known boxer of a lover, and a beautiful son. But paradise does not belong to everyone, at least not to the liars and the ones lied to. She learns this first hand when after a soul-wrenching accident her life completely crumbles before her eyes and she is left with nothing but the urge to drink it away every night. And to make things worse, her past comes back to haunt her. What is she to do when the FBI approaches her on the street with an ugly suspicion about her lover?

"After River's death and Remy's disappearance, Jules teams up with River's cousin Sam to uncover the dark secrets her friends were hiding, while grappling with her unexpected attraction to Sam"--

Mad Cannibal Terrorizes Downtown!Orphaned 11-year-old amateur girl sleuth Sparky returns in another noirish adventure, set in the sketchy milieu of 1930s Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles.The clock is ticking as Sparky tries to track down stolen precious jewels . . . while, at the same time, a gourmet cannibal is on the loose in the city, seeking new prey. Just who is this devious diner?As the suspect count escalates, Sparky's protector, the former silent-movie star Tootsie, is oblivious to the danger. She's too busy getting Sparky back to school. No! Meanwhile, with her stalwart pal Bobby out of town, Sparky ¿nds herself sometimes annoyed, sometimes fascinated by the mysterious boy who works in a most peculiar pet shop.With so much crime and so little time, can Sparky avoid being collared for the caper-and elude being the next item on the dining menu!-by uncovering the identity of the cannibal?Rosalind Barden's follow-up to bestselling The Cold Kid Case is a fast-paced, unforgettable romp through Depression-era downtown Los Angeles that's a fun cozy historical read for tweens to grownups. Follow more crime-solving misadventures of Sparky, the most unlikely amateur sleuth, with The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery, The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery, and coming in 2025, The Catalina Cahoots: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery.Critters Readers Poll Winner for Best Young Adult Book and Top 10 Finisher for Best Mystery Novel.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The newest mystery from the author One of Us Is Lying, the Queen of thrillers, Karen M. McManus! When mother-daughter grifters set out on their final job, the heist gets deadly and dangerously personal.For all of Kat’s life, it’s just been her and her mother, Jamie—except for the forty-eight hours when Jamie was married and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. That all ended in an epic divorce, and Kat and Liam haven’t spoken since.Now Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job—at billionaire Ross Sutherland’s birthday party. And Kat has figured out a way to tag along. What Kat doesn’t know, though, is that there are two surprise guests at the dazzling Sutherland compound that weekend. The last two people she wants to run into. Liam and his father—a serial scammer who has his sights set on Ross Sutherland’s youngest daughter.Kat and Liam are on a collision course to disaster, and when a Sutherland dies, they realize they might actually be in the killer’s crosshairs themselves. Somehow Kat and Liam are the new targets, and they can’t trust anyone—except each other.Or can they? Because if there’s one thing both Kat and Liam know, it’s how to lie. They learned from the best.

A boy finds The Book of the Master in the cellar of his parents' house, and a new generation inherits the magical legacy. Anyone who has read Stejnar's The Book of the Master will also savour its sequel, which offers an even deeper initiation into the mysteries of the arcane world of spirits and the power of the human spirit.Andy Mo is a young earth spirit who ventures into the human realm in search of his missing father, the gnome king Andimo. Baphomet, the Prince of Shadows, is holding him captive somewhere. He wants to prevent the old king from finding the document of the 'Formula of Nothingness' and revealing the last great secret to humankind: namely, how to free yourself from the power of evil once and for all.Time is running short for Andy Mo to fulfil his mission, as earth spirits can no longer return to their spiritual home if they remain too long on the earth's surface. Fortunately, he manages to find some human friends of the same age who can see him because they believe in spirits. They help him search for his father. In return, he aids them with his magical abilities and gradually initiates them into the secrets of magic and mysticism.Children, young people, and experienced esoterics alike can learn a lot from Andy Mo. He not only explains how magic works in practice, but also how you can 'magically' change your life in the most remarkable way without magic, simply through the power of thoughts. The secret of the 'Formula of Nothingness' is revealed for the first time.Every thought can serve as a helpful spirit. But thoughts can also degenerate into demons. That's why it's important to control and master your thoughts. The power of your imagination is your magic wand.