Mystery & Thriller Audiobooks

I Killed Zoe Spanos

""A shivery delight." —People For fans of Sadie and Serial, this "gloriously twisty" (BuzzFeed) thriller follows two teens whose lives become inextricably linked when one confesses to murder and the other becomes determined to uncover the real truth no matter the cost. What happened to Zoe won't stay buried… When Anna Cicconi arrives to the small Hamptons village of Herron Mills for a summer nanny gig, she has high hopes for a fresh start. What she finds instead is a community on edge after the disappearance of Zoe Spanos, a local girl who has been missing since New Year's Eve. Anna bears an eerie resemblance to Zoe, and her mere presence in town stirs up still-raw feelings about the unsolved case. As Anna delves deeper into the mystery, stepping further and further into Zoe's life, she becomes increasingly convinced that she and Zoe are connected—and that she knows what happened to her. Two months later, Zoe's body is found in a nearby lake, and Anna is charged with manslaughter. But Anna's confession is riddled with holes, and Martina Green, teen host of the Missing Zoe podcast, isn't satisfied. Did Anna really kill Zoe? And if not, can Martina's podcast uncover the truth? Inspired by Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, Kit Frick weaves an electrifying story of psychological suspense that twists and turns until the final page."

Kit Frick (Author), Jayme Mattler, Jenni Barber (Narrator)

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Fractured Tide

"Lost meets Stranger Things in this eerie, immersive YA thriller, thrusting seventeen-year-old Sia into a reality where the waters in front of her and the jungle behind her are as dangerous as the survivors alongside her. Audiofile said of the audio edition, 'Dolandis's subtle performance creates a heightened sense of terror. The sequences detailing Sia's deep ocean dives will have listeners holding their breath.' Sia practically grew up in the water scuba diving, and wreck dives are run of the mill. Take the tourists out. Explore the reef. Uncover the secrets locked in the sunken craft. But this time … the dive goes terribly wrong. Attacked by a mysterious creature, Sia's boat is sunk, her customers are killed, and she washes up on a deserted island with no sign of rescue in sight. Waiting in the water is a seemingly unstoppable monster that is still hungry. In the jungle just off the beach are dangers best left untested. When Sia reunites with a handful of survivors, she sees it as the first sign of light. Sia is wrong. Between the gulf of deadly seawater in front of her and suffocating depth of the jungle behind her, even the island isn't what it seems. Haunted by her own mistakes and an inescapable dread, Sia's best hope for finding answers may rest in the center of the island, at the bottom of a flooded sinkhole that only she has the skills to navigate. But even if the creature lurking in the depths doesn't swallow her and the other survivors, the secrets of their fractured reality on the island might. Fractured Tide: - Is and eerie and immersive YA thriller told through journal entries from a daughter to her father - Unfolds through the eyes of a narrator who keeps you guessing until the very end - Is a gripping mix of suspense and horror; perfect for readers ages 13 and up"

Leslie Lutz (Author), Chloe Dolandis (Narrator)

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Forest of Souls

"Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend, Saengo. And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood―an ancient forest possessed by souls―to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for."

Lori M. Lee (Author), Cindy Kay (Narrator)

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One Lie Too Many

"'Trust no one. The Hanging Girl /One Lie Too Many is a nail-biter littered and lined with twists that will leave you gasping.' --Teresa Toten, author of Beware That Girl and The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B Winner of the John Spray Award for best YA mystery novel in Canada 2018 Skye Thorn has given tarot card readings for years, and now her psychic visions are helping the police find the town’s missing golden girl. It’s no challenge—her readings have always been faked, but this time she has some insider knowledge. The kidnapping was supposed to be easy—no one would get hurt and she’d get the money she needs to start a new life. But a seemingly harmless prank has turned dark, and Skye realizes the people she’s involved with are willing to kill to get what they want and she must discover their true identity before it’s too late. (This novel was formally titled: The Hanging Girl)"

Eileen Cook (Author), Elizabeth Bailey (Narrator)

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Fake Plastic World

"How badly do you want to be famous? What—or who—would you sacrifice? These are the questions Justine Childs is forced to reckon with as the main suspect in the murder of it-girl Eva-Kate Kelly. Not long ago, Eva-Kate drew Justine into her orbit before meeting her untimely end in a Venice Beach canal. Prosecutors and the public want to know: Did Justine, now a social media darling in her own right, kill her celebrity best friend? Can anyone be trusted to tell the truth? Justine has always wanted people to know her name—but not all notoriety is created equal. Youth, beauty, and the perils of fame combine in this suspenseful sequel to Fake Plastic Girl ."

Zara Lisbon (Author), Laura Knight Keating (Narrator)

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Checkpoint: Psychological Thriller

"“Would you deny this a dream if I told you?' When the lines between dreams and reality merge, what is real? And what would you wish wasn’t real? Told through the first person perspective of an unpredictable and suspicious narrator, Chris Brennan. The journey begins in the very near future, in a small town lost between the spaces. When things take a drastic turn, forcing the characters to abandon their rhythmic lives, they now have to fight for their lives to survive. Discovering the truth behind what appears to be World War III, at first glance, becomes something much greater beyond their control and comprehension. A modern day interpretation of the Book of Genesis."

Daniel Scuderi (Author), Peter Clark (Narrator)

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Category Five

"After the hurricane, some see destruction and some smell blood. Vieques: a small island just off the northeastern coast of the main island of Puerto Rico. A place struggling to recover after Hurricane Maria, where developers smell desperation and see opportunity. A paradise turned hunting ground for something angry that the storm revived. Lupe, Javier, and Marisol are back to investigate a series of murders that follow in the wake of destruction and in the shadow of a mysterious new threat. Category Five is a supernatural thriller set against the backdrop of a post-hurricane Puerto Rico, about the families we choose and the monsters we never see coming."

Ann Dávila Cardinal (Author), Almarie Guerra (Narrator)

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Shackled

"From author Tom Leveen comes a taut, suspenseful novel about a girl’s abduction that leaves her best friend emotionally paralyzed, until a chance encounter points her toward the truth … and a terrifying new danger. Sixteen-year-old Pelly has a master plan: After years of therapy, medication, and even a stint in a mental hospital, she’s finally ready to re-enter the world of the living. Pelly has been suffering from severe panic attacks ever since her best friend, Tara, disappeared from a mall six years ago. And her plan seems to be working, until an unkempt girl accompanied by an older man walks into the coffee shop where she works. Pelly thinks she’s seen a ghost, until the girl mouths “help me” on the way out, and Pelly knows she’s just seen Tara. Too shocked to do anything, Pelly helplessly watches Tara slip away again as she steels herself against a renewed spiral of crippling anxiety. But rather than being overcome by anxiety, Pelly feels more energized than she has in years. Determined to track down enough evidence to force the police to reopen Tara’s file, Pelly’s master plan takes a turn for the dangerous. Pelly decides she cannot be shackled by her past—and the anxiety, fear, and grief that comes with it—any longer if she wants to save Tara. But in seeking answers through whatever means necessary, she’ll come face-to-face with true evil. And not all the shackles are in her head …"

Tom Leveen (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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[German] - Charlie Chan, Fall 5: Charlie Chan macht weiter

"Ein Todesfall in einem alten Londoner Hotel bildet den Ausgangspunkt einer ganzen Mordserie: Ein Unbekannter dezimiert nach und nach die Teilnehmer einer amerikanischen Reisegesellschaft. Inspektor Hayley von Scotland Yard nimmt sich des Falles an. Doch schon bald muss er erkennen, dass er dem gerissenen Verbrecher, den er unter den Teilnehmern der Reise vermutet, nicht gewachsen ist. Als die Weltreisenden endlich Honolulu erreichen, eskalieren die Ereignisse und Charlie Chan übernimmt den Fall. Gemeinsam mit der Reisegruppe begibt er sich auf die letzte Etappe der Fahrt, die zugleich für alle die gefährlichste wird."

Earl Derr Biggers, Marc Freund (Author), Arne Stephan, Bernd Vollbrecht, Bodo Wolf, Dagmar Dreke, Jörg Hengstler, Jürgen Thormann, Marie-Isabel Walke, Rainer Brandt, Reinhard Kuhnert, Stefan Gossler, Thomas Schmuckert, Tim Knauer, Yvonne Greitzke (Narrator)

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Asbury High and the Thief's Gamble

"Can four teens solve a puzzling whodunit that captivates their small town and baffles the police, all while starting high school? 'Asbury High is a quick-paced, Scooby-Doo-esque story, that features a strong stroyline, and even stronger bonds of friendship. [It] is a mystery that will appeal to anyone who that enjoys a light and fun sleuth story featuring a group of likable young amateur detectives.' (Indies Today, 5 Starred Review) Take one spunky smart tomboy, one clever billionaire athlete, one gossipy in-the-know cheerleader and one technological genius, and throw a string of burglaries into their usually quiet, coastal hometown and what do you get? A freshman year of high school, filled with intrigue and humor. What starts out as a fun hobby for the four friends, turns serious when someone close to the gang becomes the fall guy. Using their unique, individual skills, Maddie, Cornelious, Carly and Pilot embark on a mission to stop the crime spree and put things right. Unfortunately, solving crimes isn’t as easy as it seems on TV. The further they investigate, the more they find themselves constantly side-stepping tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum-like policemen, outsmarting local bully JB and his gang of misfits, and dealing with Cornelious’ billionaire father and Governor—who has disapproved of his son’s choice of friends for years. In addition to these obstacles, the foursome must also adapt to their evolving friendship with each other and their peers. But with upperclassmen, teachers, and teammates vying for their attention, the amateur sleuths must work even harder to root out the red-herrings from the true thief, before it’s too late. Asbury High and the Thief’s Gamble is the first book in a young adult cozy mystery series, that fans of Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys and Scooby Doo will love."

Kelly Brady Channick (Author), Shaina Summerville (Narrator)

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Eydis: The Island of the Dragon Bride

"The clouds in front of him began to shade over, their airy inscriptions spelling out a message of welcome—or maybe a warning—as the promise of land became clear. Eydis. As an accomplished Viking warrior, Sterlig Kyvansson always found a way to get what he wanted—until he wanted Arja Freydottir. After Sterlig is denied the right to marry Arja, he is determined to do anything in his power to claim her as his own—even if it means slaying the dragon that guards the cursed island of Eydis. With his brother’s sword at his side and Arja’s hand on the line, Sterlig sets out for Eydis with his friends. When they arrive, they quickly find that the rumors of Eydis are all true, including the irresistible beauty of the Princess of Eydis, Brynja the Bride. With her blessing, Sterlig heads out into battle with the dragon. But near that battle’s end, Sterlig discovers the terrifying secret behind Eydis’ power. Is it already too late, or can his discovery still make a difference? With danger, friendship, and a surprising twist, Eydis: The Island of the Dragon Bride is a Viking fantasy adventure from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson. "

C. S. Johnson (Author), William Hoyle (Narrator)

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Hunting November

"Surviving a few weeks at the world's most lethal boarding school was one thing. But now comes the real test: Can November Adley find her missing father before her enemies find her? Subterfuge is the name of the game in this thrilling sequel to Killing November, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Hang a Witch. After surviving a crash course in espionage at the mysterious Academy Absconditi, November has only one purpose: finding her missing father. Along with fellow student (and heartthrob) Ash, November follows the clues that her father left, embarking on the deadliest treasure hunt of her life. The first clue is in her hometown, where old friends beckon and unexpected enemies lurk around every corner. The second clue is in Europe, where revelations about her family's history will plunge her into an international web of deception, lies, and intrigue. The third clue is deep in enemy territory, surrounded by the most skilled assassins and master strategists, and where everyone wants her and her father dead. Can one girl with limited training infiltrate a centuries-old organization that is powerful enough to topple empires? November only knows that she'll do whatever it takes to save her father . . . or die trying."

Adriana Mather (Author), Cassandra Morris (Narrator)

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