Books About Psychological Thrillers

The Best Psychological Thrillers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about psychological thrillers? 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 Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Psychological Thrillers

The Undrowned
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Undrowned

A deadly push, a vanished friend, and a chilling return. Who's haunting whom?

240 pages· 32,141 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 1,854 ratings
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Summary: Samantha and Rachel were once friends until betrayal turned them into enemies. A heated confrontation by the lake ends with Rachel disappearing beneath the water. But the next day, Rachel is back, unscathed, and ready to turn the tables. As Samantha grapples with the impossible, she must face a new nightmare: Rachel's mysterious return and her own dark secrets. What really happened at the lake, and how far will Rachel go for revenge? Dive into a suspenseful tale of friendship, betrayal, and the haunting consequences of a single moment.
Gaslit
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2026

Gaslit

A babysitting job ends in a deadly gas leak. Was it really an accident?

352 pages· 74,918 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 1,930 ratings
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Summary: Ella was supposed to be out with friends, but a blinding headache leaves her babysitting instead. When she arrives, the door is wide open and the house reeks of gas. She calls 911, but not everyone survives. As Ella struggles to recover, whispers and buried motives suggest the leak was no accident, and that someone may be coming for her next.
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