Mystery & Suspsense

Nancy’s boyfriend, Ned, has recently started his own podcast called NedTalks, and he just got his big break. Up and coming comedian Brady Owens has agreed to an interview. But when they go to meet the interviewee, they find Brady’s hotel room trashed - and no comedian in sight....

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny didn't think the old trunk in their house held anything interesting....

Satyajit Ray was one of the greatest filmmakers of his time, renowned for films like Pather Panchali, Charulata, Aranyer Din Ratri and Ghare Baire. Ray was also a writer of repute, and his short stories, novellas, poems and articles, written in Bengali, have been immensely popular....

Dear Diary... Imagine my surprise when I heard that my old friend, Alex Burgess, was finally making his first movie - right here in River Heights....

On the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition, and it is assumed they will grow up to match. Unfortunately, Shenanigan Swift has other ideas....

Following the shocking events of Never Say Die, Alex Rider's world has changed: his biggest enemy, the evil organization Scorpia, has been destroyed....

Something is not right in Bayport. After a series of unfortunate (yet harmless) pranks, it looks like Frank and Joe have caught their suspect surprisingly early....

Callum Hunt's life has fallen apart. His friend is gone. The spy has escaped. His secret is out. He is facing an existence behind bars, banished from the rest of the magical community for what he is....

When Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong set up their very own secret detective agency at Deepdean School for Girls, they struggle to find any truly exciting mysteries....

The national burglar of France faces off against the national detective of England in two unforgettable stories....

Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special 18th book of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy Drew’s dad surprises her with a trip to a beautiful New England ski resort for Christmas break....

When Ethan and Ella first land in Venice, they are in awe of all the canals and tiny little streets. They’re especially excited to look for a 500-year-old-mosaic near Calle Farnese that Grandpa Harry tells them about....

The Hardy brothers and Frank’s new girlfriend, Jones, are attending a local comic book convention on the shore. They meet up with Jones’ friend Harper, and end the perfect day with pizza at Harper’s short-term rental apartment. Things don’t stay so perfect, though....

"JOE!" Frank suddenly yelled behind me, but it was too late. A dark shape advanced on us from inside the doorway....

Frank and Joe investigate a supernatural crime in the 17th book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series....

It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Guts, glory, danger, and sacrifice are all in a day's work for Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security....

It felt like only minutes had passed when I woke up with a start....

David Walliams burst on to the American scene with his New York Times best seller Demon Dentist, and now he’s bringing his signature humor to this raucous tale of prison breaks and heists gone wrong in Bad Dad....

Dear diary... Who would want to harm a horse? I kept asking myself that question while watching the beautiful jumpers at the annual River Heights Horse Show....

Amy and Dan make shocking discoveries about their family's power and their parents' deaths as they track the next clue to a remote corner of the world....

Help solve the mystery with the detective dog, set sail on an exciting adventure in the flying bath and cook up a feast for a very fussy king....

Governments were toppled and rulers were killed during the last attempt to find the lost treasure Amy and Dan Cahill are searching for - do they even stand a chance....

On the hunt for the 39 Clues, Amy and Dan Cahill uncovered shocking information about their past - including what happened the night their parents died....

Once Amy and Dan Cahill's choice was simple - take a million dollars or the first of 39 Clues that lead to the source of unimaginable power....

While learning the art of ancient warfare in an exotic location, Amy and Dan uncover a devastating secret about their family that changes everything in this high-stakes adventure....

Podczas wakacji trzynastoletni Mikołaj po raz pierwszy ma spędzić tydzień pod opieką cioci Julii. Nie podejrzewa nawet, że będzie uczestniczył w brawurowych pościgach, stanie się Wojownikiem Sprawiedliwości, pozna uroczą dziewczynę noszącą słomkowy kapelusz, ochroniarzy z marketu, dziennikarza i dwoje miłych staruszków, a przede wszystkim prawdziwe oblicze cioci Julii.

Hjernevasket er tredje bog i serien Jagten på Sandheden, hvor tre børn efterforsker hemmeligheder og mysterier i byen Skjulstrup.

Amir, Vega og Charlie kommer på sporet af en skummel optiker, der sælger nogle ikke helt almindelige briller. De gør verden sjovere at se på, men ikke alt er, hvad det ser ud til at være, og snart er hele byen i optikerens magt. Kun de tre venner kan redde byens befolkning fra et liv som smilende, hypnotiserede slaver.

Det er sommerferie. Stellas far har sendt hende til den svenske ø Smögen, hvor hun skal tilbringe sommeren. Den lille ø er fyldt med små fiskerhuse, lyserøde klipper og blåt hav, og Stella elsker at gå på opdagelse sammen med skibskatten Frans. Naboen Signe spørger Stella, om hun ikke vil vise Signes sommergæst rundt på øen. Det viser sig at være John, der er vild med teknologi og går på Stellas skole.

Teenagers Joe and Frank Hardy had ample mental ability to reach conclusions and act accordingly. Some of that ability was handed down by their former police detective Fenton Hardy, and the overall concept was enhanced by their perceptive cleverness. If you want to be tense with excitement, here’s a chance. They discover a counterfeiting operation in an old mill, are trapped and face a struggle to escape. Eventually, they overcome the misdeeds and wind up with some of the phony money.

Something is wrong in Rm. 201. Science teacher Ms. Fleek is just … creepy. So is her house. So are the students in her study group. And so is whatever just hatched out of the egg she sold to Ellie. Enter Ms. Fleek’s school, but beware … something just isn't right here.

Tom dwudziesty ósmy z serii klasycznych opowieści detektywistycznych Arthura Conan Doyle'a o Sherlocku Holmesie w uproszczonych adaptacjach dla dzieci. Idealna propozycja dla młodych wielbicieli zagadek i kapitalne wprowadzenie do klasyki.

Poznaj Tymka, który mieszka w Kamieńcu Ząbkowickim. Miejscowości uśpionych tajemnic, a może nawet klątwy! Pewnego dnia zaczynają dziać się dziwne i niepokojące rzeczy: Tuż przed domem Tymka, na błoniach pałacowych, pojawiają się tysiące kotów. Znika gosposia Michalina. Tymka śledzi tajemnicza postać z drewnianą laską. Pojawia się pewna zła kobieta. Nic nie jest takie, jakim się wydaje!

Liverpool, 1910. When Patch runs up the gangway of the steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place, the constable might catch her, so sitting tight is worth the risk. Her plan is spoiled when she realises too late that the ship is setting sail, and Patch finds herself an accidental stowaway. Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard.

Their instincts and intelligence were valuable assets for teenage brothers, Joe and Frank Hardy, as they followed in the footsteps of their well-known father, Fenton Hardy, a former police detective. They had wits and courage that gave them what it took to solve cases in their fictional home of Bayport in the upper east coast area of the US. They never lost their nerve despite being frequently confronted by danger. In this instance there is a robbery at the Tower Mansion and a friend of the Hardy Boys’ father is falsely accused. Young Joe and Frank take on the case.

Do your young readers love choose-your-own-adventure books but get confused with all of the page turns? Does your reluctant listener give up when faced with too many storyline options? The Up2U Adventures chapter books have the multiple-storyline feel but aren't as confusing for reluctant listeners! Listeners follow an engaging, character-driven storyline and then make the last major decision for the character from three options. The ending is Up2U.

This series follows spunky inventor Kimmie Tuttle, who lost her allowance after taking her dad's bowling ball apart. She has to come up with creative solutions to not only buy spare parts, but to also save the day as she faces problems with some mythical sources.

Cool, Baby! Die neue Lesung von Andreas Fröhlich. Franka und ihre magische Ratte Cooper fliegen nach London. In die Heimat von Sherlock Holmes – und Cooper! »Voll cool, Baby!«, findet die clevere Ratte. Kaum angekommen, haben die beiden auch schon alle Hände voll zu tun: Sie helfen Frankas Tante im Bed & Breakfast, gehen auf eine Schnitzeljagd und ermitteln schon bald in einem Kriminalfall! Zum Glück ist Cooper ein echter Meisterdetektiv.

When Mutt gets a job as an apprentice at the leading detective agency in the realm of Rillia, he's not expecting to work with ex-princesses, snow gnoblins and the most notorious assassin of the White Hand Clan. And he's definitely not expecting to be thrown in the deep end on the agency's toughest and most dangerous job yet - the mysterious case of the vanishing jester...

An unusual call from Chinese merchant Ling Tang began an on-going set of circumstances for young Biff Brewster. He was planning a trip to Rangoon in Burma to visit his Uncle Charlie. It seemed such a trip for Biff would be a good way to spend the remainder of his summer vacation from school. It was a pleasant thought for beginning something very different to look forward to. However, “different” isn’t a strong enough description of what was going to happen.

In the prequel to the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, contract killer Yassen Gregorovich is given orders to kill Alex. But Yassen knows a secret from the past that connects him to the fourteen-year-old spy. What is it that makes one of them choose to do evil, and what does it take to turn him into a killer?