Books About Serial Killers

The Best Serial Killers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about serial killers? 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 10 Favorite Books About Serial Killers

Bad Blood
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2016

Bad Blood

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes · Book #4 in the The Naturals series

Cassie races against time to uncover deadly secrets as the hunters become the hunted.

509 pages· 74,676 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 192,748 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals to solve her mother's murder. Now, her world shatters as she learns her mother is alive, held by a powerful group. As bodies pile up, Cassie and her team must unravel a deadly conspiracy before they become the next targets. Can they outsmart a secretive killer network, or will they fall victim to the very danger they sought to eliminate?
Killer Instinct
Sale price
$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2014

Killer Instinct

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes · Book #2 in the The Naturals series

A copycat killer targets teens with crime-solving skills. Can they outsmart him before it's too late?

378 pages· 82,135 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 277,269 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Cassie Hobbes, a teen with a knack for profiling, joins an elite FBI program. When a new serial killer mimics the crimes of a teammate's father, the Naturals are thrust into a chilling case. As they delve into the killer's psyche, the stakes rise. Can they unravel the mind games before becoming ensnared in the copycat's deadly web? With friendship, romance, and danger at every turn, this thriller keeps you guessing. Will the Naturals outwit the killer, or will they fall victim to his sinister plans?
The Fourth Closet (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Fourth Closet (Graphic Novel)

By Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, Diana Camero (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Five Nights at Freddy's: Original Trilogy Graphic Novels series

A new pizzeria, old nightmares, and missing children. Can John uncover the truth about Charlie?

192 pages· 10,605 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 3,126 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: John is haunted by the mystery of Charlie's fate and the horrors of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. As a new animatronic pizzeria opens and children vanish, he joins Jessica, Marla, and Carlton to uncover the truth. Together, they must confront the chilling legacy of Charlie's father and solve the twisted puzzle of her disappearance. Will they find the missing children before it's too late?
The Silver Eyes (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2019

The Silver Eyes (Graphic Novel)

By Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, Claudia Schröder (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Five Nights at Freddy's: Original Trilogy Graphic Novels series

Revisit Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where animatronics hide a deadly secret.

192 pages· 5,838 words· Est. 44 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 7,757 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Charlie and her friends return to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza a decade after a tragic event. The once-innocent animatronics now harbor a sinister secret. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late? This graphic novel adaptation promises chilling revelations and gripping illustrations.
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Sale price
$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2016

Stalking Jack the Ripper

By Kerri Maniscalco · Book #1 in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series

A young woman secretly investigates a series of gruesome murders, risking everything to uncover a killer.

318 pages· 87,200 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 188,327 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Audrey Rose Wadsworth, a lord's daughter, defies societal norms by studying forensic medicine in secret. Her clandestine work leads her into a chilling investigation of a serial killer. As she delves deeper, the line between her privileged life and the dark underworld blurs. Can Audrey uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? With shocking twists and real period photos, this gripping tale will keep you on edge.
Where He Can't Find You
Sale price
$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2023

Where He Can't Find You

By Darcy Coates

A town's sinister legend becomes reality as Abby races against time to save her sister from a monstrous fate.

395 pages· 94,005 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 22,203 ratings
$13.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: In a town plagued by eerie disappearances, Abby Ward's life shatters when her sister vanishes. The Stitcher, a terrifying legend, may be more than myth. As Abby and her friends delve into the town's dark secrets, they must navigate a deadly game to rescue Hope before it's too late. With each passing hour, the threat grows, and the tunnels beneath their home hide unimaginable horrors. Can Abby outsmart the lurking evil, or will the darkness claim them all? Discover the chilling truth in this gripping tale of suspense and survival.
The Prom Queen
Sale price
$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1992

The Prom Queen

By R.L. Stine · Fear Street series

Prom queen candidates are dying. Can the next target stop the killer before prom ends in tragedy?

192 pages· 32,239 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 5,983 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: In 1988 Shadyside, prom queen candidates are being murdered. Lizzie McVay, a candidate herself, must unravel the mystery before she becomes the next victim. As the dance looms, can she uncover the killer's identity and survive the night? The stakes are high, and time is running out. Will Lizzie's night end in celebration or terror?
14 Ways to Die
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

14 Ways to Die

By Vincent Ralph

A reality show becomes a deadly game as Jess hunts her mother's killer.

400 pages· 65,667 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 25,692 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Jess is determined to catch the serial killer who murdered her mother. As the star of a YouTube reality series, she uses her newfound fame to draw him out. But with the world watching, trust is scarce, and danger lurks closer than she thinks. Can Jess outsmart the killer before he strikes again, or is she the next target? In a world where every move is scrutinized, the line between hunter and hunted blurs. Dive into a gripping thriller where social media fame could be a deadly trap.
Pastworld
Sale price
$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2009

Pastworld

By Ian Beck

All of London has become a Victorian theme park, and a killer stalks its fog.

368 pages· 79,340 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.0 Goodreads · 768 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: In the future, London has been turned into Pastworld, a theme park recreating Victorian times for paying visitors. Eve has lived there all her life without knowing it is a park, until a threat forces her to flee. Caleb, a tourist, finds the lawless past thrilling until he becomes a fugitive. Meanwhile a deadly figure called the Fantom prowls the fog, claiming victim after victim.
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Sale price
$1710
Chapter Book · 2019

Darkness on the Edge of Town

By Adam Christopher · Book #2 in the Stranger Things series

A detective's past resurfaces, revealing secrets and a dangerous case in 1977 New York.

448 pages· 108,116 words
3.5 Goodreads · 7,034 ratings
$18.00Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: In 1984 Hawkins, Chief Hopper faces tough questions from Eleven about his mysterious past. Unveiling a hidden life as a detective in 1977 New York, Hopper recounts a perilous case involving unsolved murders and shadowy agents. As he delves into the city's underworld, a blackout threatens to engulf him in darkness. What truths will emerge from the shadows?