
Teen mysteries are similar to their adult counterparts, however, when it comes to the plot unfolding. Also, while adult mystery novels usually have detectives at work at solving mysteries, in teen novels it is often an average teen with an inquisitive nature–someone who is a true amateur. For example, why someone killed themselves or discovering that someone is cheating in a contest or academic endeavor.

Generally, it is a crime, but in some cases it can be a secret that is not necessarily illegal or punishable by law. First, there is usually “something” to solve. The definition for teen mysteries seems to be slightly less strictly defined as in comparison to their adult counterparts. Definition Image by Wikimedia Commons user Alterego
