Eight Strokes of the Clock – Maurice Leblanc (1923)
Eight Strokes of the Clock by Maurice Leblanc follows Arsène Lupin, disguised as Prince Rénine, solving mysteries and crimes while exploring human nature.
Mystery
Thriller
Restart Reading
Fantasy
Supernatural
Young Adult
The Secret Hour – Scott Westerfeld (2004)
When time freezes at midnight in a sleepy Oklahoma town, a group of teens discovers a hidden world where ancient shadows hunt—and only one girl can bring the light.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Ruby in the Smoke – Philip Pullman (1985)
In Victorian London, brave Sally Lockhart, with allies Jim and Frederick, unravels a deadly mystery of a cursed ruby, defying villains and discovering her own strength.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Shadow in the North – Philip Pullman (1986)
Sally Lockhart, Frederick Garland, and Jim Taylor face murder, greed, and dark secrets as they battle a ruthless tycoon threatening lives and justice in Victorian London.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Tiger in the Well – Philip Pullman (1990)
Amid Victorian London’s shadows, Sally Lockhart defies a sinister plot, battling Arthur Parrish and the Tzaddik to protect her daughter, aided by fierce allies and unwavering resolve.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Tin Princess – Philip Pullman (1994)
Becky, a gifted tutor; Adelaide, a fierce Cockney queen; Jim, a loyal detective; and Rudolf, an idealistic prince unite to navigate danger, love, and treachery in a fragile kingdom.
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Young Adult
The Lost Gate – Orson Scott Card (2011)
Danny North, a young gatemage, defies his ruthless family, joins Stone and Veevee among rogue mages, as ancient forces stir and a world of magic and danger unfolds.
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Young Adult
The Gate Thief – Orson Scott Card (2013)
Danny North, a teen gatemage, stands between worlds as the Norths, Hermia, and friends like Cedric face a storm of power, loyalty, and the peril of awakening old magic.
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Young Adult
Gatefather – Orson Scott Card (2015)
Danny the gatemage, Pat the windmage, and Set the ancient evil collide across worlds as love, betrayal, and sacrifice shape a battle for the fate of magic and humanity.
Adventure
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Dune: House Atreides – Brain Herbert (1999)
Amidst power-hungry nobles, visionary rebels, and desert secrets, House Atreides, Harkonnen, Corrino, and the Fremen shape the fate of a world where honor meets betrayal.