Fall Chills and Thrills:
9 Heart-Pounding YA Thrillers To Read This Fall

by Dena McMurdie

As temperatures outside cool off, I start craving thrillers and spooky books that make my heart pound and blood run cold. I love stories that keep me glued to my seat and tearing through the pages with shaky hands.

If you’re like me, you’ll want to assemble a big stack of thrillers to binge on this fall. From paranormal thrillers to murder mysteries, here are nine YA books you need on your fall chills and thrills list.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2017 and updated in 2024.