Books About Cold Cases

The Best Cold Cases Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about cold cases? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Naturals
The Vanishing Stair
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Cold Cases

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2013

The Naturals

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes · Book #1 in the The Naturals series

Teen prodigies tackle cold cases, but a new killer threatens their survival.

311 pages· 59,467 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 394,482 ratings
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Summary: Cassie, a teen with a knack for reading people, joins a secret FBI program to solve cold cases. Living with other gifted teens, she soon discovers that danger lurks closer than expected. As a new killer emerges, Cassie and her peers must navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse, using their unique talents to stay alive. Can they trust each other, or will secrets unravel their mission? Dive into a world where nothing is as it seems, and every clue could be their last chance at survival.
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2020

The Hand on the Wall

A storm, a murderer, and a mystery unsolved. Can Stevie connect the dots before it's too late?

384 pages· 82,952 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 97,228 ratings
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Summary: Stevie Bell faces her toughest challenge yet at Ellingham Academy. With three deaths, a missing friend, and a storm approaching, she must unravel a tangled web of past and present mysteries. As the academy evacuates, Stevie stays behind, determined to confront the truth and a lurking murderer. Can she solve the case that has haunted the academy for decades, or will the storm claim more than just secrets? Dive into a world of riddles and suspense where every clue could be the key to survival.
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2019

The Vanishing Stair

A deadly mystery at Ellingham Academy demands answers, but the truth comes at a cost.

400 pages· 85,565 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 111,737 ratings
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Summary: Stevie Bell is obsessed with solving the infamous Truly Devious case—a kidnapping and murder at Ellingham Academy. Pulled from school after a classmate's death, Stevie strikes a risky deal to return. As she navigates secrets and lies, including those of her enigmatic friend David, Stevie must unravel a historical riddle with deadly implications. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late, or will the past claim another victim?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2018

Truly Devious

A cold case haunts a prestigious academy as a new student seeks the truth.

420 pages· 94,766 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 188,091 ratings
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Summary: At Ellingham Academy, a prestigious school shrouded in mystery, Stevie Bell arrives with a mission: solve the infamous cold case of a tycoon's kidnapped family. But as she navigates her new life among brilliant peers, the past resurfaces with deadly consequences. Can Stevie unravel the riddles of Truly Devious before history repeats itself?
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