Top Thriller Novels for Kids

Teenagers love thriller novels as much as humans do, however, many of the adult ones are too graphic for that age group. However, there are a number of authors that write amazing thrillers for the teenage market. Here are some of the top thriller novels for kids that you can find on Hubbfi.

I’m Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall

This story involves 16-year-old Jess Cooper who finds herself alone in the Canadian wilderness after her father is murdered. Can she survive the climate as well as her fathers killers? Though there are graphic depictions of murder, it is tailored to a younger audience.

Legend, Book 1 by Marie Lu

Set in a dystopian world that was once Los Angeles, Day is an outlaw, while June is being groomed for leadership. However, when June’s brother is killed, the clues point to Day. Things don’t get easier when they eventually meet. This first book is available on Hubbfi.

Need by Joelle Charbonneau

A new secret social media network sounds exciting when Kaylee Dunham and her friend Nate are introduced to it. However, it soon transpires that this network is something more. In exchange for getting your ‘Need’ fulfilled, people are expected to complete a clandestine challenge. These challenges start out easy, but quickly become more dangerous until people start getting killed.

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Thriller Audiobooks Written by Women

Audiobooks have become one of the best ways to enjoy your favorite books. If you don’t have time to read, then audiobooks such as those found on Hubbfi can be invaluable because you can listen to them while working or driving to and from the office. March has also seen international women’s day, so what better way to celebrate than looking at female thriller writers. Here are some of the top thriller audiobooks written by women.

The Darkest Evening - Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves has won critical acclaim for her Vera Stanhope series of novels. The Darkest Evening is the fictional detective’s ninth adventure and is available on Hubbfi. It sees Stanhope caught up in a traditional country house thriller, but with a c twist.

Date With Danger - Julia Chapman

If you love cozy crime thrillers then the Dales Detective Agency novels will be exactly what you are looking for. The series features detective duo, Samson O’Brien and Delilah Metcalfe as they face murders set against spectacular landscapes. This book centers around what appears to be a routine health and safety investigation. However, it quickly transpires that there is more hidden beneath the surface.

Blood and Sugar - Laura Shephard-Robinson

If you like your thrillers set in times past, then this novel by Laura Shephard-Robinson has just what you need. Set in 1781, this thriller features Captain Harry Corsham as he investigates a body that has been tortured and left on a hook in London Dock.

These are just a few of the audiobooks on Hubbfi that are vibrant thrillers written by women. Why not take a look at the collection and see what will become your next audiobook?

Best New Thriller Audiobooks in 2021

Although 2021 is barely four months old, there have already been a number of top thriller books that have made their way onto audiobooks. This range of thrillers can be found on Hubbfi along with many others in the genre for you to enjoy. Here are the best new thriller audiobooks in 2021 so far.

A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn

Lovers of period thrillers will enjoy this audiobook set in London in 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are tasked with preventing a Royal scandal after Prince Albert Victor becomes entwined with the actions of a vicious serial killer.

The Last Agent by Robert Dugoni

Spy thrillers are always a popular choice for readers on Hubbfi and this novel by award-winning author Robers Dugoni follows on in that vein. Charles Jenkins is a former spy who recovered from a Russian operation that went wrong. The retired operative finds out that a woman in a Russian prison may be the person who once risked her life for him, so decides to go and get her back.

Trust No One by Debra Webb

In a modern-day thriller, Detective Kerri Devlin has to not only investigate a double homicide and a missing woman but also deal with a strained relationship with her ex-husband and teenage daughter. The investigation quickly leads to a more sinister series of events that will prove dangerous for Devlin and her partner.

These are just a few of the new best-selling thrillers available on Hubbfi. Check out their range of audiobooks and see where the next adventure leads.

Adventure-Filled Audiobooks Suitable for Family Road Trips

Audiobooks provide readers with an adventure experience that can make their road trip a memorable one. They draw you to a world that you can never imagine. Here are some of the best adventure-filled audiobooks that Hubbfi offers.

Stone Mattress - Margaret Atwood

Atwood’s Stone Mattress is a collection of short stories that flew a little under the radar. Comedy Rob Delaney is one of the many outstanding performers in this adventure audiobook. You will get to explore a hilarious, fun, and adventure experience when you listen to Stone Mattress.

Going Bovine - Libba Bray

This audiobook follows the story of a 69-year-old man called Cameron Smith, who is about to die. He had not planned to be diagnosed with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease. Stranded and hopeless, he decides to let his spirit go to heaven until an angel arrives to tell her otherwise. Cameron doesn’t know if he’s hallucinating. Dulcie, the angel, promises him a cure, but he has to go on a journey to find it. He sets off on a trip to seek treatment and some answers.

Flaming Iguanas - Erika Lopez

Tomato Rodriguez and Magdalena Perez are revving up their motorcycles for an ocean-to-ocean road trip. They tear down highways, fuel up at truck stops, and learn several life lessons along the way. The journey is everything that you can ever dream of out of a road trip, from clear illustrations along the trip’s path.

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Best eBooks That You Should Read to Your Children

In a world full of distractions, it is essential to expose your kid to reading adventure-based eBooks. These eBooks encourage expose your kids to different cultures and help them develop creativity. Check out some of the best adventure-themed eBooks for kids.

The Wishing Spell - Chris Colfer

Alex and Conner Bailey have just lost their father, but their life turns out to be magical when their globe-trotting grandma gives them the book The Land of the Stories. With an unquenchable curiosity, the twins sink themselves into this enchanting book’s pages. They discover a land that they have never seen before.

The Secret of Platform - Eva Ibbotson

Under a London train station, a corridor leads to an island where humans, mermaids, hags, and other mysterious creatures live together in harmony. Mrs. Trottle, an evil woman, kidnaps the island’s baby prince and decides to raise him as her own. This left the entire community in despair. With the help of a rescue team, the baby is found and taken to his parents. Get this eBook at Hubbfi.

Nim’s Island - Wendy Orr

A girl named Nim and her scientist father lives on a deserted island with the Swiss Family Robinson. They have no option but to use solar panels for power, email, and cellphones. Nim’s scientist father sails off for three days to study plankton and disappears. In despair, Nim uses all her skills to try and find him. She also gets help from an email pal, iguana, and a sea lion.

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Five fascinating facts about A Discovery of Witches

January 2021 sees the launch of the second series of A Discovery of Witches, the popular TV series based on Deborah Harkness's books. The first series received rave reviews, and the follow-up has been hugely anticipated. Here are some facts you need to know about A Discovery of Witches.

1. The story centers around Diana Bishop, a history of science professor who works at Yale University. When Bishop discovers a long-lost manuscript, it awakens powers in her that he has tried to suppress. She has known she is a witch since childhood but has tried to put that part of her life behind her parents' death.

2. The first series aired in November 2018 on Sky One in the UK. Warner Brothers had previously acquired the film rights to the books in 2011, but the project has not made it past the development stage.

3. Diana Bishop's role is played by Australian actress Teresa Palmer, whose previous credits include the films Bedtime Stories, The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Hacksaw Ridge. The part of geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont is played by English actor Matthew Goode, who has previously appeared in The Crown and Downton Abbey.

4. A Discovery of Witches the first book in the All Souls trilogy by Harkness. It was first published in 2011 and was followed by Shadow of Night in 2012 and The Book of Life in 2014.

5. Harness was also a writer for the first series and worked as a producer.

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Key ingredients of a killer horror novel

Writing a good horror novel is about more than just giving readers a few jumps. Here are some key elements to writing a killer horror novel.

Characters

First of all, you need realistic characters so readers will identify with them. Many horror stories will involve some sort of supernatural elements, so having ordinary, down-to-earth characters will emphasize the unreal nature of their situation.

Readers need to feel some sort of emotion towards a character and have an investment in their fate, good or bad.

Fear

Sounds like a given, but a horror novel needs to scare its readers, but how do you do this? Often an over-reliance on gore and violence. Very often the most effective fear is the fear of the unknown.

There is nothing more terrifying than the feeling of helplessness. That’s why authors will often using dark or supernatural powers to engender fear in their readers. They put characters in a position of not knowing what to do or what they’re dealing with.

Storyline

Like any form of fiction, a horror novel needs to have a good story. Authors can play about a bit with reality and use fantasy and supernatural elements, but the story must have its internal logic. There are some well-worn horror storylines that imaginative authors will try to subvert and bring a fresh take on, but you must always remember, first and foremost, to tell a good story.

Nail the ending

It doesn’t have to be a happy one, but it does have to be memorable. Don’t cop out and put it all down to a bad dream by one of the main characters. A great ending will take a reader’s breath away and leave them wanting more.

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