YA Whodunits You Can’t Put Down

UnderlinedMaria's life spirals into chaos after she provides testimony that puts her brother behind bars. And not long after, Maria is found dead. Three of her peers all confess to the murder, and they all have a motive...but only one is guilty. When it comes to light that Maria was being tormented by a mysterious, masked figure known only as the "Mystery Guest," the search for answers becomes even more complicated. Who is behind that mysterious mask? Who is the mystery guest? Maren Stoffels masterfully plays with perspectives and motives, as only she can—resulting in a murderously exciting page-turner. A solid whodunit can’t be beaten, especially when it comes to young adult books. There’s nothing like the winning combination of a young sleuth, a chilling crime, and a question mark in the place of the perpetrator. Is it a serial killer lurking in the dark? Is it a beloved friend turned violent? Is it someone sitting right under the protagonist’s nose? Often confronted with the shortcomings of school administrators, law enforcement, or the adults who should be taking control, the young adults in these stories are thrust into situations meant for far older people. The books on this ...