Teen Read Week: The Crime Warp celebrates Teen Read Week

Crime Fiction for Young Adult Readers is becoming more and more popular with some of our most renowned crime writer’s writing specifically for the Teen market.  Here are a few recommended Teen fiction books.

Sweet dreams by Aaron Patterson

When Mark Appleton discovers his family were murdered, he becomes hell bent on revenge and discovers secrets that change him forever

Sweet Dreams is a truly thrilling read with a remarkable hero in Mark Appleton.  It is suspenseful and thought provoking and relevant to today’s young adults. 

A book not to be missed.... why not read the sequel Dream On as well...

The Finisher by David Baldacci

This takes the thriller into the realms of fantasy as Vega Jane fights to escape Wormwood where questions are never answered and where lives are controlled.  In seeking her freedom she faces death and danger in a fantastical land that makes her respond bravely.  Jane is what every girl’s role model should be – strong brave and passionate.

Definitely a well written first Young Adult novel worthy of Baldacci’s usual high standards!

Found by Harlan Coben (A Mickey Bolitar Novel)

Still reeling from his father’s death Mickey finds himself immersed in other problems as his friends and enemies cause him concerns at school and then he discovers more about his father and he realises how hard life can be.

Thrilling and suspenseful dealing with real Teen issues with a brilliant young character.

Coben, in Myron Bolitar’s nephew Mickey has created another series of books you will become addicted to.

Bet Your Life By Jane Casey (A Jess Tennant book)

Set in Port Sentinel, Jess Tennant becomes embroiled in her second thriller when the brother of her cousin’s best friend is left for dead by the side of the road.  This book leads us into the world of drugs, preying on young girls and peer pressure.  Casey writes convincingly of teen issues with clarity and compassion

Catch up on Jess Tennant and her brilliant extended family- you’ll love the secrets and angsts of life in a seaside town.