List created for teens by the Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults committee of YALSA.

Political intrigue, daring deeds, great escapes, and more in this thrilling list of fiction and nonfiction about those who operate within the world of shadow.

		The recruit Criminal. Recruit. Spy. Muchamore, Robert. TEEN MUCHAMO
		Poison study Food tasters have a very short life expectancy. Snyder, Maria V. FIC SNYDER
		The mysterious Benedict Society The fate of the world’s minds lies in the hands of four unlikely children. Stewart, Trenton Lee. J STEWART
		Montmorency and the assassins Spying and anarchy, 19th century style. Updale, Eleanor. TEEN UPDALE
		H.I.V.E. : Higher Institute of Villainous Education The students of today are the supervillains of tomorrow. Walden, Mark. J WALDEN