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A brisk, earnest mystery where undercover sleuthing and steadfast loyalty drive the quest to clear a friend's name. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Tricky Business.
- adventurous
- tense
- investigative
- 01
The Crisscross Shadow
Franklin W. Dixon
A nostalgic, puzzle-driven adventure where brotherly teamwork and clever sleuthing save the day under an autumn moon.
- 02
Open Season
Franklin W. Dixon
A frosty, high-stakes wilderness pursuit where the hunters become the hunted.
- 03
Danger Overseas
Carolyn Keene and Franklin W. Dixon
A breezy, globe-trotting teen mystery that pairs iconic sleuths for a nostalgic romp through ancient ruins.
- 04
Spies and Lies
Carolyn Keene
A nostalgic, high-stakes teen thriller where iconic sleuths collide in a web of undercover espionage and institutional corruption.
- 05
See No Evil
Franklin Dixon
A classic, high-stakes teen detective thriller where everyday life crashes headlong into a dangerous underworld of espionage and corruption.
- 06
Mad House
Scott Lobdell · 2006
A high-energy, visually driven mystery that drops two competent teen sleuths into the chaotic, manufactured drama of reality television.
- 07
Trixie Belden and the Happy Valley mystery
Kathryn Kenny
A spirited, nostalgic romp through rural farm life that balances cozy teenage drama with a surprisingly thrilling dash of natural peril.
- 08
Trixie Belden and the red trailer mystery
Julie Campbell
A sun-drenched, nostalgic road trip fueled by fierce loyalty and the cozy thrill of a mid-century mystery.
- 09
The Ocean of Osyria
Scott Lobdell · 2006
A fast-paced, globetrotting graphic mystery that blends classic teen sleuthing with dynamic visual storytelling.
- 10
The Mystery of the Green Ghost
Robert Arthur · 1979
A delightfully eerie, puzzle-solving adventure where logic and teamwork dismantle supernatural scares.
- 11
The Gatehouse Mystery
Julie Campbell
A sun-dappled, nostalgic romp where scraped knees and unbreakable friendships are the ultimate tools for solving crimes.
- 12
Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion
R. A. Spratt
A delightfully deadpan romp through boarding school corridors where sharp wits and a pork-pie hat are the best defense against absurd adults and baffling crimes.
