We continue our series of posts featuring some of the best books in the CA Library collection — today’s featured titles are all thrillers. Follow the links for each book to learn more from the CA Library catalog!
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Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet — Beth March’s sisters will stop at nothing to track down her killer — until they begin to suspect each other in this debut thriller that’s also a bold, contemporary reimagining of the beloved classic Little Women. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“This fast-paced and suspense-filled page turner is a thrilling take on a beloved story that will keep readers riveted” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala — Seventeen-year-old Ollie fights to survive a deadly summer on an island off the coast of Maine after it is placed under quarantine due to a long-sunken horror rising from the sea. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“A deeply human, absolutely riveting, and expansively inclusive marine biology nightmare” (SLJ).
The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer — After her sister is murdered during season four, Sierra Angelos joins season five of a televised escape-room competition, where contestants solve high-stakes puzzles to win, as she searches for the truth before history repeats itself. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“The escape room scenes are intricate, and the final reveal is satisfying and multilayered, setting up future adventures for Team Helsing. Great for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ The Inheritance Games” (Booklist).
The Girl You Know by Ella Gonzalez Rose — When eighteen-year-old Luna’s twin sister Solina dies mysteriously just before returning to Kingswood Academy, Luna infiltrates the boarding school by posing as her sister to uncover the truth behind her death, but dark secrets make the investigation far more challenging than she anticipated.
“Fast and furious; a must-read for fans of gritty murder mysteries” (SLJ).
Kill Creatures by Rory Power — One year after Nan’s three best friends disappear, no one is more surprised than her when one of them returns — because she is the one who killed them. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“A gripping story of obsession and betrayal that will keep readers engrossed from the very first page” (Kirkus Reviews).
Out Of Air by Rachel Reiss — While scuba diving off the Australian coast, Phoebe “Phibs” Ray and her friends uncover a legendary underwater treasure, but as strange transformations begin to take hold, they must fight to protect each other from dangerous treasure hunters and a dark, growing power.
“Romance, mystery, horror, adventure, treasure hunting, and a love letter to diving all combine to make this a compelling read. Fans of The Outer Banks will find themselves hooked from the first page” (SLJ).
The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson — When Jordyn Monroe’s roommate’s brother is released from prison, Jordyn finds the ex-convict in their dorm. Devonte needs a place to stay while he gets back on his feet, and how could she say no to one of her new best friends? Devonte is older and charming, and is pushing every student he meets to make better choices. But Jordyn senses something sinister beneath his friendly advice. When one of Jordyn’s roommates goes missing, she must enlist the help of the university’s lone white student. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“Another visceral, propulsive thriller from an undisputed master of the genre” (Booklist).
Seven For A Secret by Mary E. Roach — Seventeen-year-old Nev, the only girl to return from a group home where eight girls disappeared, embarks on a relentless quest for answers, peace, and revenge when the men responsible for the home begin turning up dead. Get the Audiobook
“Roach carefully draws out the suspense, and her strong pacing allows the details fall into place, pulling readers into this story of vulnerable young women” (Kirkus Reviews).
Sisters In The Wind by Angeline Boulley — Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died five years ago, ‘home’ has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a ward of the state. But when the sharp-eyed and kind Mr. Jameson, a man with an interest in her case comes looking for her, Lucy wonders if hiding from her past will ever truly keep her safe. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“Weaving together the history of stolen Native children with the contemporary dangers to vulnerable teens, this unforgettable novel is impossible to put down” (Booklist).
Sundown Girls by L.S. Stratton — Sixteen-year-old Naomi Stoakes’s family vacation in a Virginia town with a violent past turns into a terrifying ordeal when a ghost begins haunting her window and Naomi starts a chilling search for two missing girls that forces her to confront both local dangers and her own haunting memories. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“A riveting, emotionally resonant thriller infused with supernatural intrigue” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Thrashers by Julie Soto — Seventeen-year-old Jodi Dillon, the outsider in an exclusive high school group, is caught between loyalty and self-preservation after the mysterious death of a former friend, as strange events and unsettling truths begin to unravel about the group’s dark secrets. Get the Audiobook
“Both thrilling and thought-provoking, this haunting novel examining the complexities of competition, jealousy, and insecurity is an engrossing look at teen social dramas” (Booklist).
Up In Smoke by Nick Brooks — After Cooper King is pressured by big brother figure Jason to go on a looting spree during a local march, the unthinkable happens: gunshots ring in the air and someone ends up dead. After Cooper flees, the news shows four teens in ski masks near the scene of the murder — Cooper and his friends. Cooper fears the cops will come knocking at his door, and the pressure only mounts when a suspect is taken into custody: Jason. Get the Audiobook
“A thrilling, heart-racing mystery with a page-turning budding romance at its center” (Kirkus Reviews).
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