Teen Psychological Thriller

Mary B. Addison killed a baby. Allegedly. She didn't say much in that first interview with detectives, and the media filled in the only blanks that mattered: a white baby had died while under the care of a churchgoing black woman and her nine-year-old daughter. The public convicted Mary, and the jury made it official. But did she do it?

The missing don't always want to be found. Kate Harlow recognizes this painful truth, even as she keeps searching for her daughter, Sophie, who disappeared two years ago. The police have stopped investigating - after all, Sophie has sent postcards home, insisting that she's fine. Then one evening, as she volunteers at a charity helpline for missing teens, a call comes in from a voice Kate instinctively recognizes, even through bursts of static and beyond the sudden dial tone that breaks their connection. Those closest to Kate worry she's cracking under her grief....

Aaron Fortin is new in town. He drives a brand-new Acura—a gift from his parents for uprooting him in the middle of senior year. Showing up on his first day at the local public school in that nice of a car? He knows he’ll never blend in, and he doesn’t care to try. The car, the new-kid mystique, he can use all that.... Crystal Giordano carpools to the same school in her friend Trevor’s beat-up van. In the van along with Crystal and Trevor are Paul, Harmony, and Gayle. Crystal’s technically part of their misfit group, but most of the time, she feels like she’s the only one who doesn’t fit.

Dying is simple. Coming back is when things get interesting. Ivy Wells never wanted to die. When she does, she thinks it's all over. It isn't. When the 30 year old mother of two wakes up as a 12 year old, she has to navigate her life all over again. And she remembers everything, including the serial killer who is terrorizing her small town. Over several lifetimes, Ivy battles to save herself, her friends, and even her own children from the vicious killer. Follow Ivy Wells in a desperate race through time as she tries to outwit the person that is killing her over and over. What would you do ...

Jack Wells is executed for a crime he did not commit. Then things get worse. After his execution, 42 year old Jack wakes up as a 19 year old, and he remembers everything from his past life. The only thing he doesn't know is who killed those boys. The murders have yet to be committed. Can Jack save the boys in time, and his own life in the process? Over several lifetimes, Jack races through time to find the answers. This is one fight to the finish you won’t want to miss. Teens and adults alike will love this time travel thriller. Get your copy of this gripping time travel series. The Ivy ...

The truth is more dangerous than the lies. Everly wants to forget about her ex. She hopes that Finn, the mysterious new guy, can mend her broken heart, but he barely acknowledges her existence. So when she discovers Finn’s interest in online dating, she creates a fake profile to draw him in. But the profile catches the attention of the serial killer terrorizing their small town. He knows Everly isn’t who she claims to be. And now the game is on: Everly must catch him before he catches her. This gripping thriller will captivate true crime fans until a shocking conclusion reveals an ...

A serial killer. A family torn. Time travel with a twist. The continuing saga of the Wells family. This time, Ivy's grandfather, Sam, is finding himself reliving his lives over and over. Sam Wells dies at 79 years old. Then things get worse. When he opens his eyes as a young college student, he remembers everything from his past life, including the identity of the serial killer who is terrorizing their small town. Many young women are murdered, and Sam knows who did it. Over several lives, Sam struggles in a desperate race through time to stop the serial killer. All the while, he pines for ...

Some bonds are meant to be broken. Eddie hates Riley for what he did to him and his friends. Yet they convince Eddie to make amends and have a weekend getaway at their private cabin. But things get out of control. And Eddie accidentally kills Riley. Eddie’s too distraught to think straight. But his friends know exactly what to do. Make a pact to keep Eddie’s secret. Besides, it was an accident. They’re confident nothing like that will happen again. Except they’re wrong. Secrets and lies collide in this fast-paced thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Natasha Preston. ...

All she wanted was a loving mother. Instead, she got a monster. After a horrific childhood, Tiffany cannot wait for her eighteenth birthday. However, her tyrannical mother is unwilling to relinquish control. Relying on years of lies, she convinces everyone her daughter is self-harming and should remain in her care. Tiffany must prove she is of sound mind to earn her independence, but how can she from inside a mental ward? How far is she willing to go for freedom and is redemption worth the price of her soul? ------- Though this dark coming-of-age tale is considered Young Adult (because of ...

We are all capable of murder, given the right circumstances and the wrong reasons. But what truly defines a murderer is what comes next—the choices made in the critical moments immediately following the act. Parker Grant, a young therapist in Atlanta, has built his life around control: a meticulously organized home, a carefully curated image, and a career dedicated to helping others untangle their chaos. But when an attractive client from couples therapy is killed in his own condo, Parker’s world begins to crumble. A mysterious package arrives at his office—a bloodied watch and ...

Enjoy this exciting multi-book series by mystery thriller author Michelle Files. Sapphire Valley is not your typical small town. There are secrets, lies, and murder. GeeGee Ryan sets out to solve the mystery of her missing father, what she finds is something she could never have imagined. A mystery that turns into some serious family drama, over 20 years in the making. When the accusations start flying, GeeGee is caught in the middle. Can she solve the mystery? Can she trust her family? Read to the exciting conclusion of this mystery thriller. You’ll love this suspenseful fifth ...

You can’t heal in the same house that broke you — but they keep trying. Patrón thinks he’s in control, but he’s just a warden in a prison he built for himself — raising babies that ain’t all his and loving a wife who keeps twisting the knife. Amber’s trying to hold her family together behind the gates of their new life. She wants peace, but when your world is built on secrets, even love starts to feel like a ticking bomb — especially with new neighbors who might just set everything on fire. Hunter wanted love. Remy wanted redemption. Now they’re both drowning, locked in a...

Nathan, a devoted father of two, gets the shock of his life when he wakes one morning to find that both of his children are missing. When they don’t return, his world is turned upside down as he is forced to defend himself from accusations and mistrust. The sheriff thinks he did the unthinkable. His relatives don’t believe him. His world begins to slowly fall apart. To find the answers, Nathan must finally come to terms with deep secrets and deceit in his past before he can face the unbelievable truth about his family—and himself. This fast paced, mystery, suspense novel will keep you...

When you can’t hear…death comes silently. Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther is assigned to investigate the murder of a student at a university for the Deaf in London, England. The murder investigation coincides with a deadly flu virus outbreak, resulting in the university being quarantined from the outside world. When more Deaf students are murdered, it becomes clear there is a serial killer operating within the sealed-off university. A chilling cat-and-mouse game evolves as the unknown killer targets Valerie and the virus claims more lives. A stunning, claustrophobic, “...

It's been one year since graduation, and Beatrice Hartley has mixed feelings about joining her friends a weekend reunion. She's right to be worried. After a night out, they narrowly avoid a collision with a car on a deserted road. Or so they believe... Back at the mansion where they are staying, a mysterious man knocks on the door during a raging storm. He tells them that they must make a choice: one of them will live, and the rest will die. And the decision must be unanimous.

Some first loves leave marks. Others leave pieces behind. When Nyla West returns home, everything has changed—except the memories. What started as a crush on her best friend’s brother spiraled into a love that shook her whole world. But heartbreak doesn’t ask for permission. And loss? It doesn’t care how young you are when it finds you. Now, torn between the life she wanted and the reality she’s been handed, Nyla must navigate the wreckage of what was, what still lingers, and what just might be waiting for her if she’s brave enough to choose it. As past secrets unravel, new ...

It’s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren’t killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple.

Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised...and curious.

J is a student at a school deep in a forest far away from the rest of the world. J is one of only 26 students, all of whom think of the school’s enigmatic founder as their father. J’s peers are the only family he has ever had. The students are being trained to be prodigies of art, science, and athletics, and their life at the school is all they know - and all they are allowed to know. But J suspects that there is something out there, beyond the pines, that the founder does not want him to see, and he’s beginning to ask questions. What is the real purpose of this place?

Charlie Kroft’s job at the crisis center means she’s often seen as a hero: she’s helped countless people climb out of the deepest pits of personal despair. But when one phone call thrusts Charlie into the spotlight, she must contend with the hidden pain that drives her…and with the mysterious stranger who knows the truth.