mystery fiction

"Welcome to the reality game show that'll scare you to death! Have you got what it takes to last the night? On the reality show It's Behind You!, five contestants competing for prize money must survive the night in the dark and dangerous Umber Gorge caves, rumored to be haunted by the Puckered Maiden, a ghost who eats the hearts of her victims. But is it the malevolent spirit they should fear, or each other? As the production crew ramps up the frights, tensions rise and the secrets of the cast member start coming to light. Each of these teenagers has hidden motives for taking part in the show. But could one of them be murder?"--Provided by publisher.

"It's the start of another school year at Belching Walrus Elementary! Slice, Totz and Scoop are looking forward to finally just chilling with their foodie friends in the cafeteria. It's only the second day of school and already there are whispers about scurrying footsteps in the dark halls and squeaky classrooms. The other foods are totally spooked! Before long, our favorite trio discover that this year Belching Walrus Elementary has welcomed class pets. What are they up to and why is food suddenly going missing?"--Provided by publisher.

Ryan, who records all of his findings in his journal, and Sarah, who uses her video camera to document everything, continue to search for answers surrounding the strange occurrences in their hometown of Skeleton Creek.

Ryan and Sarah have lived in Skeleton Creek all their lives, uncovering ghostly mysteries no one else can figure out. but when their investigations lead to the Skeleton Creek cemetery and a haunted room, they discover a chilling secret even they're not ready for. Nothing could prepare them for what they found in the phantom room.

Relates the efforts of teens Elayah, Liam, Jorja, and Marcie to solve a 1986 murder, and the actions of their then-teenaged parents leading up to the crime.

"After learning about mummies in class, Katie decides to make one of her own, but when it suddenly goes missing, Katie and Pedro start following clues that they hope will lead them to the missing mummy"--OCLC.

"A frowning scarecrow at Aunt Carmen's farm frightens Katie until Pedro reveals that it is not haunted"--OCLC.

The Sinister-Winterbottoms, twins Alexander and Theo and their older sister Wil, find themselves at a mysterious summer camp where they meet other families whose parents are missing.

When seventh-grader Alex is stuck taking Film, he has to learn to work with two very different students to make the movie they want to make, even as someone tries to stop them.

"Things are going great for Hayley on the set of the mystery show Sadie Solves It. But one day, things start disappearing from the studio―expensive jewelry used on the show, and even earrings from someone's purse! Who's the thief stalking Silver Screen Studios? Hayley doesn't want to get involved . . . after all, she only plays a detective on TV. But then one of the stolen items is found in her trailer, and her favorite makeup artist, Vee, is blamed for the theft! With the help of her two best friends and co-stars, Hayley begins to investigate. Can they find the real thief before Vee is fired for good?"--Amazon.