The 25 Best YA Murder Mystery Books of All Time

As long as there have been YA novels, there have been YA murder mysteries. From The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew novels to Sara Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars series, crime-solving teens never seem to go out of style, but there has been a definite uptick in the quality of young adult mysteries and thrillers in recent years. With the genre booming, now is the perfect time to look back on the 25 best YA murder mysteries ever. From the books that left us guessing until the final page to the ones that broke our hearts, the YA mysteries on this list are all unforgettable reads.