If high school murder mystery is what you enjoy reading, then you can't go wrong with the They All Had a Reason books by Michele Leathers. These thrillers tick all the boxes with secrets, lies, suspense and betrayal for YA readers.
Each book in this series works as a standalone, meaning the stories all follow different characters and mysteries, so you can get started with whichever title draws you in the most! All taking place in a high school setting, all centered around the main suspect, these titles are multiple POV narratives that are both alluring and addictive, while questioning the justice system and the importance of finding truth. From jealous sixteen-year-olds finally seeing their arch enemy dead and teens sharing dark secrets, to dead bodies washing ashore and deadly sports competitions, we've devoured some of these books in just a sitting.
This is the perfect series for fans of One Of Us Is Lying, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and Liar's Beach. If you enjoyed this series and would like to read more similar titles, do check out our blog post on The Best Murder Mystery Books for Teens.
All They All Had A Reason books in order:
Book 1: They All Had A Reason: A Rumor. A Secret. A Lie. A Murder (2021)
Book 2: They All Had A Secret. A Betrayal. A Deception. A Tragedy. A Murder (2021)
Book 3: They All Had A Fear: A Past. A Debt. A Reckoning. A Murder (2021)
Book 4: They All Had A Chance. A Pact. A Test. A Dilemma. A Murder (2021)
Book 5: They All Had A Plan: A. Passion. A Hatred. A Jealousy. A Murder (2022)
Book 6: They All Had A Grudge: A Reason. A Secret. A Fear. A Murder (2022)
Book 7: They All Had A Reckoning: A Vow. A Risk. A Dilemma. A Murder (2023)
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