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Creepy Thrills & Chills

Step into a world of eerie experiments and dark discoveries with these thrilling teen reads, perfect for fans of science gone wrong. From chilling medical mysteries to sinister steampunk adventures, each story will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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  • Victor Frankenstein’s childhood friend, Elizabeth, is determined to keep her place in his life, even as his scientific obsessions spiral out of control. This haunting retelling is filled with gothic tension and explores power, control, and madness.…
    Book, 2018New York : Delacorte Press, [2018] — TEEN F WHITE
  • In a future shaped by genetic manipulation, Zelia’s family harbours dangerous secrets that could change the world. A fast-paced sci-fi with layers of mystery and ethical dilemmas, it captures both personal and scientific conflict. Perfect for…
    Book, 2013©2013 — TEEN F KANG
  • Mary Shelley teams up with Ada Lovelace in an alternate history where science and creativity collide, leading them on a wild adventure. Hilariously quirky with a mix of historical figures and futuristic tech, this novel balances light-hearted humour…
    Book, 2022New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — TEEN F HAND
  • This Dark Endeavour

    the Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein

    Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-
    Young Victor Frankenstein’s thirst for forbidden knowledge leads him to alchemy and dark experiments in an attempt to save his ailing twin brother. Full of dangerous quests and moral quandaries, this intense gothic tale examines the origins of…
    Book, 2011Toronto : HarperCollins, 2011. — TEEN F OPPEL
  • Finley Jayne’s dark powers make her dangerous, but they also catch the attention of a band of misfits in a steampunk London. Filled with gripping action and a compelling mix of mechanical wonders and supernatural abilities, this tale will hook…
    Book, 2011Don Mills, ON : Harlequin Teen, c2011. — TEEN F CROSS
  • Hazel dreams of becoming a surgeon in 19th-century Edinburgh, but she soon finds herself in the midst of dark secrets and bodies that won’t stay dead. This romantic, gothic novel blends medical curiosity with macabre mystery, drawing readers into…
    Book, 2022New York : Wednesday Books, 2022. — TEEN F SCHWA
  • A secret society of women scientists fights global threats with cutting-edge knowledge and teamwork. This action-packed graphic novel celebrates STEM, empowering young readers to embrace science while delivering a thrilling adventure.
    Graphic Novel, 2021Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, [2021] — TEEN GRAPHIC F HARVE
  • In Victorian London, Audrey Rose secretly studies forensic medicine while investigating a string of brutal murders. With a chilling atmosphere and a strong, independent heroine, this mystery pulls readers into the dark heart of 19th-century crime.…
    Book, 2016New York, NY : Jimmy Patterson Books, 2016. — TEEN F MANIS
  • After their home planet is destroyed, two teens aboard a space fleet face off against a rogue AI and a deadly virus. Told through classified files, hacked documents, and messages, this unique sci-fi thriller keeps the tension high from start to…
    Book, 2015New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015. — TEEN F KAUFM
  • Juliet Moreau travels to her estranged father’s mysterious island, only to discover the horrific experiments he’s conducting on humans and animals alike. Dark, lush, and deeply unsettling, this gothic tale blends suspense, horror, and twisted family…
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