Action and adventure fiction

  • Black blizzard

    Creator

    Johnson, Kristin F.

    Abstract

    Just when Tyler thought his day couldn't get any worse, his speech team's bus gets stuck in the middle of the desert. After an embarrassing screw-up that caused the team to lose, all Tyler wants is get home. But the wind is picking up and the dark, ominous clouds approaching look threatening. His teammates are starting to panic. If they aren't running away or getting hurt, they're bickering with one another. Can Tyler help his team keep it together as they figure out how to survive the incoming dust storm'

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Darby Creek

    Not specified
  • Backfire

    Creator

    Acton, Vanessa

    Abstract

    After losing his job and getting grounded, Elijah is sure this will be the worst summer ever. Little does he know, it's about to get worse. News breaks that a wildfire is burning out of control-and it's headed straight for his town. As the fire nears, Elijah must act quickly. Should he evacuate' Can he and his friends escape the flames' And what will they lose along the way'

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Darby Creek

    Not specified
  • The witching hour

    Creator

    Fallenstein, J.

    Abstract

    What do you do when you're new to a town where unexplainable things keep happening' Rosie moves to Middleton right after Mackie, a star on the high school football team, has died-and Mackie's death may have been his best friend Omar's fault. Rosie tries to help Omar get over his grief as the whole town blames him for the accident, but Mackie's ghost doesn't seem to be satisfied. What can they do to stop the haunting'

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Darby Creek

    Not specified
  • Truth or dare

    Creator

    Coleman, K. R.

    Abstract

    The town of Middleton is on edge after three kids go missing from their campground. Did they simply run away' Or did something more menacing happen' Nevertheless, Trey and his friends plan a camping trip to celebrate graduating from Middleton High. But when someone else goes missing, Trey begins to suspect that an otherworldly force is stalking the local lake. Can he and his friends escape before they, too, vanish without a trace'

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Darby Creek

    Not specified
  • S.O.S

    Creator

    Fallenstein, J.

    Abstract

    After a kayaking accident nearly kills Tyrell, he is glad to be home and recovering. However, one night at midnight, he sees a strange light flashing in the window of the abandoned factory down the road. The light is there again the next night, and it's signaling S.O.S. Tyrell tries to help the mysterious signaler, but when a scissors-wielding ghost girl appears, things start to get really creepy. What does the ghost want, and can Tyrell satisfy it without risking death'

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Darby Creek

    Not specified
  • Graffiti

    Creator

    Fallenstein, J.

    Abstract

    Legend has it that couples who paint their names on the bridge at midnight will stay together forever, but those who break their promises will be cursed. Lucia doesn't believe in curses, but she has to wonder when couples around town have freak accidents after splitting up. Now her friend is going through a breakup and someone-or something-is threatening her. Can Lucia get to the bottom of it before someone gets hurt ...or worse'

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Darby Creek

    Not specified
  • Dark star

    Creator

    Martin, R. T.

    Abstract

    What happens when the seemingly perfect new girl isn't so perfect after all' A group of high school students take an extra-credit field trip to the bluffs to watch a midnight meteor shower. However, it quickly becomes dangerous when the new girl sets her sinister plan into motion. Perfect grades can't hide her true intentions. As the countdown to midnight begins, students start disappearing. Suddenly, passing science class is the last thing on everyone's mind. How will they all make it out alive' And who is this mysterious new student'

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Darby Creek

    Not specified
  • Retribution rails

    Creator

    Bowman, Erin

    Abstract

    REDEMPTION IS NEVER FREE When Reece Murphy is forcibly dragged into the Rose Riders gang because of a mysterious gold coin in his possession, he vows to find the man who gave him the piece and turn him over to the gang in exchange for freedom. Never does he expect a lead to come from an aspiring female journalist. But when Reece's path crosses with Charlotte Vaughn after a botched train robbery and she mentions a promising rumor about a gunslinger from Prescott, it becomes apparent that she will be his ticket to freedom-or a noose.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    Not specified
  • The hanging girl

    Creator

    Cook, Eileen

    Abstract

    Skye Thorn has given tarot card readings for years, and now her psychic visions are helping the police find the town's missing golden girl. It's no challenge-her readings have always been faked, but this time she has some insider knowledge. The kidnapping was supposed to be easy-no one would get hurt and she'd get the money she needs to start a new life. But a seemingly harmless prank has turned dark, and Skye realizes the people she's involved with are willing to kill to get what they want and she must discover their true identity before it's too late.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    Not specified
  • Ever the brave

    Creator

    Summerill, Erin

    Abstract

    The sequel to Ever the Hunted, whichSarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses series called "absolutely marvelous." After saving King Aodren with her newfound Channeler powers, Britta only wants to live a peaceful life in her childhood home. Unfortunately, saving the King has created a tether between them she cannot sever, no matter how much she'd like to, and now he's insisting on making her a noble lady. And there are those who want to use Britta's power for evil designs.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    Not specified