2006-11-07 13:08:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Depends on how old you are and how knowledgeable you are. When I was in my teens I was reading adult fiction since it was better and had more realistic scenes than teen fiction, such as the Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew. If you like mysteries try reading Stuart Woods, J.A. Jance, James Doss, John Dunning. If you really mean adventure/thriller books that make you think while you read them, try anything by Matthew Reilly or James Rollins. If you want true scary mysteries try the first book by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child called Relic and move on from there. The last book in their series is called Book of the Dead and it was excellent. I would recommend any of these authors and their works to anyone with a modicum of knowledge and who is willing to suspend their judgements until they finish reading these books. Have fun, happy reading!
2006-11-07 13:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My nephew & niece (11 & 13) really like the Anthony Horowitz, Alex Rider series of books.
Even 21 year olds do, according to an Amazon review I read.
"Alex Rider is not a "typical" teenager. Following the untimely death of his beloved uncle, Alex is recruited by Britain's top-secret intelligence agency to investigate some of the most high profile and dangerous men in the world. Alex is quite reluctant to take on such a huge responsibility, and who can blame him? He's only 14 years old and he has his entire life ahead of him; more importantly, he needs time to mourn his tragic loss. Ultimately though, Alex chooses to accept his mission and help rid the world of evil."
Alex Rider aside - there's a website with links to recommended books for young adults - scroll down the page for links to lists of mystery & suspense books.
http://www.seemore.mi.org/booklists/fiction.html
2006-11-08 06:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Solow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For girls:
A Great and Terrible Beauty (and it's sequel, Rebel Angels) by Libba Bray
Blue is for Nightmares (and it's sequel, White is for Magic), by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Jackaroo and On Fortune's Wheels, by Cynthia Voigt
For boys:
Tangerine, by Edward Bloor
Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
Also try The Giver, by Lois Lowry
Firmament, by Tim Bowler
The Body of Christopher Creed, by Carol Plum-Ucci
Finally, check the last two links below for a list of teen suspense/drama and mystery books.
2006-11-07 14:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier
Jamaica Inn by DuMaurier
A Long and Fatal Love Chase by Alcott
Treasure on Hemlock Mountain by Virginia Frances Voight (out of print, but you might find it at your local library)
any of The Cat Who..... mystery series.
2006-11-08 05:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Whale Song by Cheryl Kaye Tardif.
2006-11-07 14:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by writerkell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋