Children's Crime and Mystery fiction Books

Miss Swirly Pepper is preparing for her First Holy Communion, but she's confused about the Real Presenceof Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.  Come "swirl" back in time and see how this young detective solves this case!Young...

What's going on at our favorite park?Strange things are happening once it gets dark.Wolves to the west. Elk to the east.And lurking in shadows, an unruly beastWho's wild, humongous, hairy, and sweaty.Some folks have called it the Yellowstone...

Once again Erica Stafford and her two sidekicks, Sophie and The Finn, find themselves thrust into the middle of another mystery. This time she is on summer vacation, prior to entering the seventh grade, and while visiting her aunt who lives in a...

After the unbelievable events of last fall, Tony Shepherd could use a break. But his relaxing family summer at the lake crashes to a halt when Charlie Wolfe arrives at the cabin after a local man goes missing.But nothing is ever simple when Charlie's...

Black Tomorrow is a newly formed terrorist cell that has infiltrated the Australian Defence Intelligence Organisation in Canberra. The crippled Captain Marcus Steadman, head of the Psychic Intelligence Taskforce vows to eliminate them. But should the...

Witches. Ghosts. An ancient secret. Enter a world of myth and magic through this contemporary fantasy reimagining of Jane Austen's beloved classic, Sense and Sensibility.The small New England town of Tarryville, Maine is steeped in history, having been...

The thrilling conclusion to the Codename: Winger series!After a summer that was nothing like he'd planned, teenage secret agent Theo Reese is back to school and to work with Tactical Operational Support's IT department. His world turns upside down...

Theo Reese is just like any other seventeen-year-old-with one small exception.This summer all he wants is to spend time with his boyfriend, Eddie, and work on his MIT research project. His parents have other plans.An old friend needs the help of Theo's...

The Grand Wizard is dead, his powers transferred to a stuffed eagle who appears on the front porch of a ten-year-old in Philadelphia. Travis and his friends must confront an evil warlock intent on stealing magical powers. Their days are complicated by...

Can you solve the mystery?You're an orphan (well, maybe not in real life, but in these books you are) and you've gone to live with your Aunt Vivian and cousin Pippa out in the country. Their house is in a small village surrounded by lush forest and the...

Meet Pat and Patty Flaugherty (pronounced flair-tee), teenage fraternal twins who have a penchant for getting themselves involved in mysteries. They don't plan to become professional detectives, but never being ones to dismiss a challenge, they attack...

A young art student catches a thief—and finds her soul mate—in this charming, early YA novel from the million-selling “mistress of the ‘cozy’ mystery” (Los Angeles Times).   Possessed of cool common sense and...

What do the Mona Lisa, friendship, and the Louvre have in common?Inspector Josephine Black is called in to solve the case of a missing masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. Follow along in this whimsical setting as she tracks the thief inside the Louvre Museum and...

When their Uncle Bill comes to visit, Reed and Kathie have great fun playing with him in the old red barn. But after he leaves, he discovers he left his wallet behind and asks them to find it. Unfortunately, it's disappeared. A stray white horse,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Sheila's Mystery is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth, in 1895. The story revolves around a young girl named Sheila, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small village in England. Sheila is a curious and...

Birdie thought it was over - the threat gone, her loved ones safe. But as her summer abroad draws to an end, a shocking journal entry reveals a new nightmare: Someone is traveling through time, collecting enchanted pieces from a medieval chess set, and...

In the heart of the Egyptian desert, a secret as old as time waits to be uncovered. When four siblings join their archaeologist parents on a dig for a lost tomb, they expect another boring excavation. But when they stumble upon a mysterious stone and are...

A newly inherited house. A 150-year-old secret. And some mysterious, hidden clues.Join Caleb and David in this fast-paced Hardy Boys meets The Goonies, edge-of-your-seat, faith-based mystery/adventure, as they seek a rumored treasure and...

Chicago, 1887 - Events start suddenly for Emma. She and Jeremy are chasing bank robbers who hope to stay hidden in a train wreck. Injuries and death permeate the environment as she struggles to get help from a nearby town. Will the robbers evade capture?...

The whine of jet engines thunders from above as the giant Air Force bomber makes its approach to Westport Field. Suddenly, the citizens of Mammoth Falls are startled to see the bomb bay doors open and an object drop down, down, directly into Strawberry...

Spencer loves having breakfast with his parents, but he can't figure out why they always start their mornings with a muddy, sludgy, stinky drink called "coffee." Are they robots drinking fuel? Is it a magic potion? Could they be zombies?Bright, colorful...

Alta Winchester knows her parents' secret: they hide runaway slaves in the cellar. Alta keeps quiet about the Black men, women, and children who flee to her house on their way to freedom up north. Yet when someone reveals her parents' latest runaway,...

Seven children have been kidnapped in New Paw City's most prestigious school named The Manchester School for the Gifted. It's up to Detective Vinnie P. Catnip to investigate and find the person responsible for these missing animal younglings. Does New...

A Science Expo, Robo Ren, and a missing pen.It's Science Expo time and 9-year-old John King is thrilled. He's been waiting for this event his whole life. His project? Robo Ren - a robot that helps out around the house. To finish his presentation board he...

Frannie is thrilled to be away from her overprotective mother and ready to dive into her studies at Rune Academy, where young necromancers like her are trained. But Frannie's excitement is short-lived when she discovers a ghostly problem in the academy...

Participant in the VII Novel Prize "Bicentenary of the National Police 2024" Spanish Police Foundation.Hugo Navarro, a police officer belonging to the Operational Response Group of the Spanish National Police, has the daily function of keeping the peace,...

What if you knew the truth whilst all believed a lie? Three years after her best friend's death, university student Taybah strives to uncover the truth of that night and expose it to the world. However, her efforts thus far have failed. Fellow uni...

Danny and Bella were destined to be best friends. Danny's brother, Jack, had been friends with Bella's Auntie Ellie forever. Even before Danny and Bella were born, Jack and Ellie were part of their lives.Jack was Danny's hero. He was much older and,...

Readers say: "Ancient Egypt comes to life in this thrilling mystery""Intriguing, vivid historical mystery""You'll feel like you're there""Exciting, educational, engaging""Five stars" The Eyes of Pharaoh, 1177 BC: During the reign of Pharaoh Ramses the...

Allan Laurence Strong and Ambitious His life style is to end problems.An excellent hitman working under Clandestine headquaters.Not by choice but blackmaill...Hes been hired to finish her career,unaware his life was about to change.Theres another side...

In a future where the police rely on mind-reading technology to solve crimes, Officer Ethan Hale discovers a dangerous secret: the system is being manipulated by a powerful corporation, GreyTech, to control the city from the shadows. As Ethan and his...

Step into a world where adventure meets mystery, and courage is tested at every turn. "Adventure of Wonder Kids - Thrilling Adventures and Perplexing Mysteries" is a collection of ten captivating stories that transport young readers into a realm of...

In This Second And Final Chapter In The Detective Derby Private Eye Series Derby And Her Parents Go On A Cruise But When Derby And Her New Friends Accidentally Get Lost Out At Sea They Wash Up To An Island That Looks To Be Abandoned Or So They Think

Un paraguas que aterriza en la plaza del pueblo y se lleva a los niños de paseo por el mundo a resolver misterios; un chocol.atero que aparece de la nada a vender sus chocolates y despierta la furia de Mika porque su hija se convierte en la rival número...

Behind Bars for Profit unravels the disturbing realities of the prison industrial complex, where incarceration is no longer just about justice but big business. This eye-opening book takes readers deep into the intersection of capitalism and the...

The mystery gang grows by two more members as they find themselves involved with their most dangerous mystery yet. A ghost seems to be haunting the theater, intent on stopping the play through dangerous sabotage. Lucy and Leroy need help to keep the...

Disappearances, deaths, threats... The local police are beginning to suspect all these crimes are linked. They're being committed by the sinister and mysterious Volkov family. There's just one problem: They can't prove it. In order to take down the...

Enigma Elementary School Kid Detectives: Mysteries and AdventuresStep into the thrilling world of Enigma Elementary School, where curiosity, friendship, and mysteries abound! Join Eden, Eva, and Charles-three sharp-minded members of the school's...

Für Misses Gackgack ist kein Fall zu schwer. "Du bisch Hühnerdetektivin mit Herz ond Verschtand", sagt Hahn Henry zu ihr. Aber als Misses Gackgack mitten im Hochsommer ein seltsam gemustertes Etwas in ihrem Nest entdeckt, steht sie mit ihrer Hühnerschaft...

Nabil and the Family is Forever is a delightful 40-page story designed for young readers, offering a heartwarming exploration of family, love, and togetherness. In this 6x9 inch book, follow Nabil as he experiences the joy of family reunions, the...

"Mystery Unleashed-Exciting Tales of Detection and Intrigue" is a collection of thrilling short stories for kids ages 9-11. In these stories, young readers will be taken on a journey filled with exciting mysteries, puzzles, and adventures.Follow a team...

A kidnap in Paris... a chase across Europe... one epic road trip!The Adventurers are on holiday when Maye warns of suspicious activity in Paris. Join them as they race from the French Alps to the ancient ruins of Rome on the trail of a dangerous gang...

Two master criminals are on the run with ancient treasure, using London's web of hidden trails and passages to conceal their loot. The Adventurers must track them down using their wits, Uncle Logan... and a stolen red bus.Join Lara, Rufus, Tom, Daisy...

A mysterious curse has stricken Kexley Castle for generations ever since Egyptian treasure was transported to Cornwall by a 19th Century explorer. Can four young adventurers reveal the secrets that have been hidden for over a hundred years?Join Lara,...

A TV show has turned into a dangerous game... can six young challengers succeed against the odds?Join Lara, Rufus and the gang on their most perilous adventure yet. Travelling across the Costa Rican rainforest, they must stay ahead of menacing TV...