by Jon Scieszka
First published 2011
A serial killer is on the loose, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. But these are no ordinary murders - each victim is linked to a classic children's tale, their gruesome demise mirroring the dark undercurrents of beloved fables. As the body count rises, a ragtag team of investigators must race against time to uncover the killer's identity and motives before they become the next target. With heart-pounding suspense and a touch of macabre humor, "Thriller" weaves a captivating narrative that will have you questioning the innocence of the stories you thought you knew.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: dark-academia, race-against-time
288 pages · Paperback · Walden Pond Press
Content warnings: gore, violence