What suspense books would you recommend for a 14 year old?

Question

I recently downloaded the audio file for Honeymoon by Dean Patterson. So far, it seems like a really good book. I am also considering buying Beach House by the same author.

What other books can you recommend?

Answer 1

I'm 13 [and female].

I'm a hopeless romantic so I completely adore romance novels. Some of the romance novels were...suspenseful, if you could describe it that way. One of them by Julie Garwood - Mercy was beyond beautiful. The suspense was lovely, if you could describe suspense that way. She strings words and actions together like a kid stringing beads.

If you [are male, don't ask why I'm assuming that but] I read Judge&Jury by James Patterson and since you appear to be a fan of his work...I think, you might like that. If you haven't already read Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and The Digital Fortress, both books were so awesome that I couldn't put them down.

And often, legal thrillers contain suspense. I read The Defense by D. W. Buffa; the philosophical thoughts behind were pretty informative and inteligent. And the ending and all...let's say you'll be pretty darn impressed. I read parts of The Prosecution by D.W. Buffa. It seemed alright.

Hope this helped and hope you enjoy the books.

-ELaine

Answer 2

hmm, i like firestarter by stephen king and im 15, i read fie starter when i was 14 though, and dark half is a must love that auother just force yourself into the firs few chapters and it gets real good. any short or shortER stories b stephen kind are real good, his novels get a lttle too in depth tho. and brian keenes THe Rising and Land of The dead ae extreamly good not for the faint hearted tho hope this helped

Answer 3

Might I suggest you look into some of Robert Cormier's works. He's a bit beyond your time, but he's a fantastic writer. I'm particularly fond of "The Chocolate War" and even more so the sequel "Beyond the Chocolate War." They aren't entirely suspsense, perse, but they're definitely good reads. Plenty of drama!

Answer 4

The Bartimaus Trilogy. This is the best series ever read. I am the same age as you, and I have read the series about 2 times. No joking.

Answer 5

Well I am not sure about books for your age group but Dan Brown wrote some good books like Davinci Code and I think the book is called Angels and Demons, Harry Potter Series, But when I was your age I was reading far beyond my age group if you are like that then you might like Faust by Johann Wolfgang Goethe Faust Part One is a complex story. It takes place in multiple settings, the first of which is heaven. Mephistopheles makes a bet with God: he says that he can deflect God's favorite human being (Faust), who is striving to learn everything that can be known, away from righteous pursuits. The next scene takes place in Faust's study where Faust, despairing at the vanity of scientific, humanitarian and religious learning, turns to magic for the showering of infinite knowledge. He suspects, however, that his attempts are failing. Frustrated, he ponders suicide, but rejects it as he hears the echo of nearby Easter celebrations begin. He goes for a walk with his assistant Wagner and is followed home by a stray poodle.

In Faust’s study, the poodle transforms into the devil. Faust makes an arrangement with the devil, after declining the devil's offer: the devil will do everything that Faust wants while he is here on earth, and in exchange Faust will serve the devil in hell. Faust's arrangement is: that if during the time while Mephisto is serving Faust, Faust is so pleased with anything the devil gives him that he wants to stay in that moment forever, he will die in that instant.

After the Devil wants Faust to sign the pact with blood, Faust complains that the devil does not trust Faust's word of honor, so that in the end no written contract is made. Faust has a few excursions and then meets Margarete (also known as Gretchen). He is attracted to her and with jewelry and help from a neighbor, Martha, the devil draws Gretchen into Faust's arms. Faust seduces Gretchen and they sleep together. Gretchen’s mother dies from a sleeping potion, administered by Gretchen to obtain privacy so that Faust may visit her. Gretchen discovers she is pregnant. Gretchen’s brother condemns Faust, challenges him and falls dead at the hands of Faust and the devil. Gretchen drowns her illegitimate child. Faust tries to save Gretchen from death by attempting to free her from prison, after she has been convicted of murdering her child. Finding that they cannot free her, Faust and the devil flee the dungeon but at that time, voices from heaven announce that Gretchen shall be saved. part one
Rich in classical allusion, in Faust Part Two, the romantic story of the first Faust is forgotten, and Faust wakes in a field of fairies to initiate a new cycle of adventures and purpose. (The piece consists of five acts - relatively isolated episodes - each representing a different theme Part two
It is a very good book.Sorry that was so long.

Answer 6

Try the Midnighters trilogy by Scott Westerfeld.

Answer 7

Read Stephen King.

Answer 8

For a suspense book for young adults R.L. Stine writes a thriller series for readers older than the Goosebump series- I believe its called Fear Street.

Answer 9

im 13 but i like these authors by r.l stine, enid blyton (the secret seven etc) , emily rodda ( teen power inc),franklin w dixon (the hardy boys) i like those and they're pretty good

Answer 10

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