Surviving Bear Island by Paul Greci

“You never know, son, but in case something happens and you get into a pinch, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared.  It’s unlikely, but in case we find ourselves separated from each other or from our gear, at least you’ll have something.”  This is what Tom’s dad says as he gives him a survival kit.  Tom groans and complains, but shoves it into his pocket anyway.  Little does he know that it’ll be his saving grace after he and his father are in a kayak accident and Tom is stranded on Bear Island, in the remote Alaskan wilderness, alone.

Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

When Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, the only suspects are their children, Tandy Angel and her brothers.  Tandy is a whip-smart prodigy and she’s got secrets, some of which even she doesn’t understand.  But she couldn’t have killed her own parents could she?  You tell me.  Does this girl look like a murderer to you?