Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix

About this author’s books

These books offer a steady rhythm of suspense and discovery, often blending elements of mystery and speculative twists that keep readers engaged through unfolding secrets. The tone balances tension with moments of personal and family connection, creating narratives that feel both adventurous and emotionally grounded.

Common threads

  • Stories typically build through a sequence of revelations that deepen the central mystery or conflict.
  • Plot pacing alternates between action-driven scenes and quieter moments focused on character relationships.
  • Conflict often arises from hidden truths, identity questions, or survival challenges within close-knit groups.
  • Resolutions tend to clarify key mysteries while leaving room for ongoing tension or future developments.
  • Settings frequently mix realistic family dynamics with elements of science fiction or fantasy.

Good fit if you like

  • Following characters who uncover secrets piece by piece rather than all at once.
  • Enjoying stories that balance suspense with emotional connections among family or groups.
  • Appreciating narratives that combine everyday challenges with speculative or mysterious elements.
  • Reading at a pace that mixes quick action sequences with thoughtful character moments.
  • Engaging with plots that evolve through layered discoveries rather than straightforward resolutions.

Not ideal if…

  • You prefer stories with immediate, fast-paced resolutions and minimal focus on relationships.
  • You look for purely realistic narratives without speculative or mysterious elements.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Children of Refuge — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Children of Refuge — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Because of Anya — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Because of Anya — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Risked — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Risked — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Found — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Found — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Palace of Mirrors — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Palace of Mirrors — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Found — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Found — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Greystone Secrets: The Deceivers: The Deceivers (The Greystone Secrets Series) (The Greystone Secrets Series, 2) — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Greystone Secrets: The Deceivers: The Deceivers (The Greystone Secrets Series) (The Greystone Secrets Series, 2) — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Running Out of Time — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Running Out of Time — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Among the Enemy — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Enemy — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Sabotaged — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Sabotaged — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Among the Free — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Free — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Turnabout — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Turnabout — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Among the Free — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Free — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Palace of Mirrors — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Palace of Mirrors — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • The Summer of Broken Things — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    The Summer of Broken Things — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Among the Enemy — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Enemy — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Moonleapers, Book 1: Moonleapers — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Moonleapers, Book 1: Moonleapers — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Falling Out of Time — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Falling Out of Time — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key — Margaret Peterson Haddix

  • Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key — Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key — Margaret Peterson Haddix