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They're Right Behind You! New Murder Books for Teens
Puzzles, axe murders, and cold cases are abound in these young adult thrillers and mysteries all published in 2023 and perfect for fans of Jessica Goodman, Holly Jackson, and Tiffany Jackson.
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And Don't Look Back
2023 by Barrow, RebeccaGet this itemHarlow Ford and her mother have been running from a dark secret their entire lives. When her mother dies in car accident, Harlow finds a safety deposit box with the clues she needs to hunt down the truth.
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The Reunion
2023 by Frick, KitGet this itemAs the Mayweather family gathers for a family reunion, grudges and secrets bare their ugly teeth until murder is not just possible, but inevitable.
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The Rosewood Hunt
2023 by Reed, MackenzieGet this itemWhen Lily's grandmother dies suddenly and her fortune goes missing, she and three other teens are sent on a cat-and-mouse treasure hunt that becomes more dangerous than anyone could have imagined.
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Suddenly a Murder
2023 by Muñoz, LaurenGet this itemA young teen is murdered during a 1920s-themed getaway at the glamourous Ashwood Manor and everyone is a suspect. Secrets, plot twists, and red herrings abound in this stunning homage to Agatha Christie.
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Your Lonely Nights Are Over
2023 by Sass, AdamGet this itemWhen a serial killer starts targeting queer students, two gay besties are framed for the killings and must clear their names (and catch the real culprit) before it's too late.
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Going Dark
2023 by De la Cruz, MelissaGet this itemWhen a rising star influencer goes missing, her boyfriend immediately becomes a suspect in her disappearance. And as hacker and college student Harper attempts to clear his name, she unearths secrets from both of their pasts.
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There's No Way I'd Die First
2023 by Springer, LisaGet this itemProud horror aficionado Noelle Layne gets her chance to prove that she's a Final Girl when a murderous clown ends up crashing her Halloween party.
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A Long Stretch of Bad Days
2023 by McGinnis, MindyGet this itemTwo girls with little in common must team up on a hard-hitting, truth-telling expose as they investigate what lies beneath the surface of their small town and an unsolved murder from the past.
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Thin Air
2023 by Parker, Kellie M.Get this itemA fast-paced, "locked-room" thriller set on a flight to Paris where teens competing for a cash prize find themselves trapped with someone taking them out one by one.
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Their Vicious Games
2023 by Wellington, JoelleGet this itemAdina Walker's only chance to afford college is to participate in the Finish, a high-stakes competition where the prize is wealth and power--but when things turn bloody, she'll have to go from boarding school queen to Hunger Games survivalist.
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The Last Girls Standing
2023 by Dugan, JenniferGet this itemSloan is one of the only survivors of a summer camp murder spree, and as she fills in the gaps of her missing memory she begins to suspect her girlfriend knows more than she lets on. More of a psychological thriller than a slasher story.
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Murder on a School Night
2023 by Weston, KateGet this itemThis murder mystery (with a strong side of comedy) follows amateur sleuths Kelly and Annie as they try to stop a high school killer whose methods are unconventional, to say the least.
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People to Follow
2023 by Worley, OliviaGet this itemTen teen influencers find themselves caught in a deadly game as a mysterious "sponsor" sends them threatening messages, blackmail demands, and dangerous challenges. Can they figure out who is trying to "cancel" them before it is too late?
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Lying in the Deep
2023 by Urban, DianaGet this itemIt's hard to escape an ex-boyfriend when you're stuck together on a boat. But when Jade finds him murdered and his new girlfriend missing, she must investigate her shipmates, clear her name, and discover the real killer.
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