Thriller and Suspense Books for Teens

There's nothing like a book you just can't put down. These suspenseful, thrilling stories for young adults will grab your teens' attention until the final pages.

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  • Unison Spark Review
    Unison Spark

    Sci-fi thriller puts a futuristic spin on social networking.

    12
     
    By Andy Marino
  • Ghostgirl Review
    Ghostgirl
    Darkly funny book is full of Goth-chic style.
    13
     
    By Tonya Hurley
  • Unwind Review
    Unwind
    Shocking sci-fi gives teens plenty to get wound up about.
    13
     
    By Neal Shusterman
  • Desert Angel Review
    Desert Angel

    Teen flees mom's killer in gripping thriller.

    14
     
    By Charlie Price
  • The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, Book 1) Review
    The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, Book 1)
    Exciting but violent dystopian thriller for teens.
    14
     
    By Patrick Ness
  • Prom Dates from Hell Review
    Prom Dates from Hell
    Humorous high school horror; some edgy material.
    14
     
    By Rosemary Clement-Moore
  • Repossessed Review
    Repossessed
    Human life through the eyes of an awestruck demon.
    14
     
    By A. M. Jenkins
  • Ready Player One Review
    Ready Player One

    Exciting, funny, futuristic thriller about online games.

    15
     
    By Ernest Cline
  • Breathe My Name Review
    Breathe My Name
    Teen copes after sisters die at mom's hand.
    15
     
    By R. A. Nelson

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