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Teens & YA Thrillers & Suspense Books

Feeling mysterious? Discover the best thrillers for teens and heart-pounding young adult suspense books that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From page-turners by Jennifer Lynn Barnes to E. Lockhart, there is no shortage of intrigue here.

The Gilded Blade. In this final game, the truth is the ultimate prize. Shop Now
The Gilded Blade. In this final game, the truth is the ultimate prize. Shop Now

New from the team behind "Blackout" and "Whiteout"

Breakout

Breakout

By Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

When they are trapped on an island resort, a group of teens must navigate secrets, lies and danger after a storm cuts them off from the rest of the world.

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New from Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss

The Escape Game

The Escape Game

By Marissa Meyer, Tamara Moss

On an escape room-themed reality show, a real murder takes center stage as a group of teenage contestants fights for survival while piecing together a puzzling mystery.

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Psychological Thrillers

Killer Instinct (Naturals Series #2)
That's Not My Name
Best of All Worlds
The Cellar
When We Were Monsters

Paranormal Thrillers

And the River Drags Her Down
Delicious Monsters
Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked Series #1)
Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch
Grave Flowers

Historical Thrillers

All These Bodies
The Girl in the Castle
Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper Series #1)
I Must Betray You
Escaping from Houdini (Stalking Jack the Ripper Series #3)
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We Were Liars

Hauntingly mysterious and completely captivating, We Were Liars is a story of incredible wealth, privilege and, of course, the many layers of deception that come along with it. This gut-wrenching tale comes complete with a jaw-dropping twist readers will not see coming.

We Were Liars: Deluxe Edition
We Were Liars: Deluxe Edition
E. Lockhart
We Were Liars
Paperback
$12.99
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Family of Liars: Deluxe Edition
Family of Liars: Deluxe Edition
E. Lockhart
We Were Liars
Paperback
$14.99
We Fell Apart: A We Were Liars Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)
We Fell Apart: A We Were Liars Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)
E. Lockhart
We Were Liars
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$22.99
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We Were Liars Boxed Set: We Were Liars; Family of Liars
We Were Liars Boxed Set: We Were Liars; Family of Liars
E. Lockhart
We Were Liars
Paperback
$29.98

New & Noteworthy

Body Count

Body Count

By Codie Crowley

Years after a monster granted her wish, Sundae is forced to face the consequences as a killing spree erupts in a shore town where nothing on the boardwalk is what it seems.

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Thrillers & Suspense - Teen fiction

The Best Thriller Books for Teens & Young Adults

From new releases to trending titles, find the best YA thriller books to keep you on the edge of your seat at Barnes & Noble. Discover engaging authors including Kerri Maniscalco, Natasha Preston, James Patterson, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Holly Jackson and more. From psychological to paranormal and historical thrillers, choose the way you want to be thrilled. Young adults are great fans of thrillers and suspense books and our diverse selection that features everything from unexpected twists and turns to mysterious secrets will not disappoint. Some bestsellers in the genre include Kingdom of the Feared, Immortal Dark, Such Charming Liars, Don’t Let the Forest In and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Be kept in suspense with a YA book or suspenseful series that will keep you turning page after page.

Some of Our Bestselling Suspense Books for Teens & YA

  • That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
  • We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
  • Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
  • Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
  • The Party by Natasha Preston
  • As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson
  • One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus