Shortcake (The Shortcake Trilogy Book 1) by Christopher Gorham Calvin (94 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance... Enter a captivating world where science fiction and thrilling suspense converge. After plummeting from the roof of Helix Unbound, Amanda awakens to a life devoid of memories. Desperately longing to fit in, yet sensing she harbors an extraordinary secret beneath her seemingly ordinary facade, Amanda explores the unfamiliar world in an effort to find herself. And when a companion from her forgotten past becomes entangled in a serial killer's deadly game, Amanda is thrust into a race against time to prevent a catastrophe of massive proportions. Can she unlock the innate abilities buried within her before disaster strikes? Will she rise up to protect the city she now calls home? And can she redeem the only soul who understands and embraces her for what she is? Join Amanda as she battles not only for her own destiny, but for the fate of an entire city. Dive into this gripping techno-thriller that explores the emotional turmoil of life, resilience in the face of tragedy, the ever-present specter of death, and the eternal struggle to find the inherent goodness within us all. "Wonderfully imaginative... " -Amazon Review "A definite page turner... " -Amazon Review "I can't wait to read more!!!" -Goodreads Review "Shortcake does not disappoint... " -Amazon Review "An engaging and captivating read" - Amazon Review "I was hooked from the very first page" -Goodreads Review "Keeps readers on the edge of their seats" - Amazon Review "Prepare yourself for an epic ride" -Amazon Review

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Killer of Killers 1: Visions : A Vigilante Justice Thriller by Charles Welch (371 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Kalen McDonald is a normal man in every way but two. He is married to the love of his life; has a son he adores and enjoys his career as a real estate agent. The exceptions to his mundane existence are, secretly, Kalen is a serial killer, and, secretly, Kalen has a special gift. He murders other killers, each death a temporary elixir for the pain of a past loss. As a child, the one person in his life who showed him, love, was brutally slain by a madman. Kalen loves his family, and he has compassion for those less fortunate than himself, but when it comes to the killers in the world, those who take the lives of the innocent, Kalen is a cold-hearted, remorseless murderer. Using the gift of the visions that have come to him since childhood, Kalen tracks and eliminates those who steal lives, those who destroy the good in the world. He seeks revenge for the painful loss of his dear sister and his childhood. Kalen is an executioner, happy to kill those who kill, but a crisis arrives in the form of a man only known to the authorities as B.T.K Is this maniacal serial killer trying to emulate the notorious killer of the past? Kalen will find out soon, as this new fiend touches the life of the one person he loves the most. In his most crucial moment, Kalen will need to rely on his finely crafted skills. The woman who Kalen considers the very essence of his life is in a killer's crosshairs and she needs him. She needs the Killer of Killers.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Housekeeper by Dianne Sylvia (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The bigger the secret, the greater the consequences A long-hidden past is about to collide with the present - and the impact will transform the destinies of three lost souls. Sunny is a housekeeper - but also the keeper of many secrets. Her absent boss, rock god Blake Starr, has tasted the fruits of fame - and its poisons. And between them stands Jess - a carer whose curiosity threatens to uncover secrets hidden for decades and mysteries spanning two continents. From Los Angeles to a small coastal town in Australia, this is a story of love, escape, deception and revelation.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Jewel of the Aisle: A humorous cozy mystery novella (Annabelle Archer Wedding Planner Mystery Book 18) by Laura Durham (369 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A luxurious, tropical hotel with a history of piracy and smuggling. A missing diamond ring. A vow renewal gone very wrong. Wedding planner Annabelle Archer is off to the Bahamas to coordinate a wedding renewal ceremony and celebration for one of her best clients. Although it's the height of summer -- and feels like nearly a hundred degrees on the tropical island--she's glad for the break from her bustling business in Washington DC. But her break is short-lived when the bride's diamond ring disappears. While her sassy assistant Kate and the always entertaining (and usually intoxicated) hairdresser Fern try to calm the bridal party, Annabelle and her best friend Richard Gerard search the old island hotel for clues. Can they find the ring in time for the ceremony, or will the missing bauble vanish like pirate treasure in the stormy Caribbean seas? Jewel of the Aisle, a novella, is the 18th book in the Agatha Award-winning Annabelle Archer Wedding Planner Mystery Series. If you like hilarious-yet-deadly whodunits, charming characters, and delightfully witty tales, you'll love Laura Durham's cozy mystery series. **This story originally appeared as a much shorter story in the anthology Passport to Murder, which is no longer in print. The story has been expanded into a novella.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Arminius Chronicles I: Fighting in the Roman Legions by Dr Eulenspiegel (Historical Fiction Media) (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In this first book, the Germanic warrior Arminius fights in Rome's Imperial Legions, brutally suppressing a revolt in the neighboring Roman province of Illyria in the year 6AD. Having been stolen from his Germanic homeland fifteen years before, the young Arminius grew up in Rome where he was forced to join the empire's auxiliary forces. When the Illyrians rebel, Rome is caught by surprise. Arminius and his auxiliary cavalry unit made up of other displaced Germanic warriors are deployed to defend the empire's homeland from a fast-approaching enemy horde... Based on true events, Book I of The Arminius Chronicles provides background on the warrior, who will later in his life unite the Germanic tribes for the first time in a revolt against the Roman Empire he served in. According to folklore, the Battle of the Teuteburg Forest which Arminius choreographed in the year 9AD, is the very beginning of Germany's national epic, the body of literature that the gives the nation its historic identity. Historical Fiction Media - Where history comes alive

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

I'm Not Afraid of the Dark by Raena Telles (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

I'm Not Afraid of the Dark is a story about a young girl named Emma who struggles with falling asleep alone in the darkness amid bumps and creaks in the night without her trusted sleeping companion, her Chartreux named Riley. Emma learns to overcome her fears of the darkness as she discovers simple explanations for the mysterious noises throughout the night.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Redrum (The Lewis Series Book 5) by Niki Jilvontae (7 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In this final dose of Misfit Madness, we find out what it's really like to wipe a slate clean and even scores. After killing dozens of horrible people who the Misfits have come close to and the rest of Abaddon's bloodline, the Misfits try to turn the tables and live in peace but there's always someone looking for revenge next. Find out what happens in Redrum's Murder games and how the Misfits find happiness with someone out for their blood still lurking. Redrum gives us these Murder Games, but the hate still in the air leads all of The Misfits right into the path of An Undeveloped Mind!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Hybrid by John Humphreys (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In the very near future, friendly aliens called Cubes arrive on Earth. They promise spectacular technology in exchange for a detailed study of human society. Very quickly, armed groups of citizens pledge to fight what they see as an invasion. British detective Josephine Murray has reason to fear the aliens but is tasked by the UK government to protect them. She learns of startling and subversive aspects of the Cubes and becomes a still small voice of reason when literally all hell breaks loose. Battling betrayal and ominous shifts in the international balance of power, Detective Murray works with security services across the globe to keep the role as 'alien protector' while tracking morally ambiguous terrorists and unexpected enemies. John Humphreys is a British biochemist and conservation writer living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is married to the composer and musician Nancy Gifford and has three children and six grandchildren. Hybrid is his first novel.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

A Menagerie of Murder: A heartwarming, charming cozy mystery filled with adorable animals to make you smile (Baked Books Mysteries) by Krista Lockheart (15 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

All aboard the Christmas train to a cute and charming cozy mystery with a menagerie of animals that will make you smile! If you love animals, this short story is for YOU!! ?????????? With a main character who is smart and creative and a heartwarming holiday setting, this fast-paced whodunit will brighten your day like it's Christmas morning! Enjoy holiday mirth with a cozy mystery flair. ????? Squeezing into the very last parking spot at Dr. Barker's veterinarian clinic, Adelaide Pascal and her charming Basset Hound, Truman, burst into the overflowing waiting room to find more chaos than you can shake a snow globe at. With the staff out sick, it's just the doctor on duty today and a menagerie of patients to see. Everything is all jingle bells and hot chocolate until Adelaide finds the doctor dead in his office. A blinding snowstorm means no one has come in or out for the last hour. With her brave hound dog, Truman, Adelaide sets out to solve the murder mystery. Who could possibly have a motive to kill the vet? Could it be the man with the poisonous lionfish? How about the teenager with the scorpion? The Persian cat owner who claims the vet won't provide a life-saving surgery for her beloved pet? The owner of the Chinese Crested dog who has a chip on his shoulder a mile high, claiming the vet botched a surgery on his Mom's beloved cat? With a waiting room teeming with a baby skunk, three dogs, a cat, a tarantula, a scorpion, a cockatiel, a lionfish, and a hamster, EVERYONE IS A SUSPECT until Adelaide uncovers a hidden clue that leads directly to the killer. This super charming cozy mystery short story will go down as easily as Christmas cookies & chilled milk. Join Adelaide and Truman in this cute tale for a fun read! ?????

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Flippin' Out (Real Estate Rescue Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Patti Benning (423 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Sometimes making a new start... Can be murder. Flora Abner knows what it's like to have nothing to lose. When her aunt visits and makes her an offer she can't refuse - a sizeable loan and two years before she has to start repaying it - she jumps at the chance to start a new life. After many hours spent watching home makeovers on TV, Flora is convinced that flipping houses will be fun and a great investment, so she buys an old house in Kentucky and dives in to making the multitude of repairs that it needs. It doesn't take long for Flora to realize that she might have bitten off a bit more than she can chew. When she goes into town for supplies, she meets a handyman who agrees to come out and take a look at things, much to her relief. Heading toward home, Flora discovers a body on the side of the road and after she reports it the police suspect that her handyman may have been the perpetrator. Feeling isolated in her new town, Flora has no idea who to trust, so she takes matters into her own hands and begins a covert investigation, all the while trying to get her home repairs done. Will murder drive her out of house and home, or will she catch a killer and keep her handyman out of jail? Find out in this exciting Real Estate Rescue Cozy Mystery!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Abduction at Eldon Mountain: Book Eleven of the Mike Damson Mysteries by Charles Williamson (270 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Mike Damson follows the trail of a scientist missing from Flagstaff. The trail leads to the discovery that other top scientists are also missing. Something sinister is happening to some of the most talented experts in the world, and Mike works to uncover the motive and rescue the missing men and women.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Nurse’s Duty: Part II: An Utterly Gripping World War 2 Historical Fiction Novel (World War 2 Historical Fiction Series) by Emily Higgs (7 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In the gripping sequel to "The Nurse's Duty: Part I," Amelie's courage shines brightest as she tends to the wounded on the western front. But as she navigates treacherous terrain both on and off the battlefield, she must also confront the tumultuous emotions swirling within her heart. When she is discovered by the Germans and called upon to tend to the enemy's wounded, Amelie is thrust into a whirlwind of unfortunate events that test her resilience and strength. As the specter of death looms ever closer, she must face the ultimate question: will she emerge from the crucible of war unscathed, or will fate conspire to tear her apart? For fans of heart-wrenching historical fiction, "The Nurse's Duty" is a must-read. With emotional depth comparable to novels like "All the Light We Cannot See," this captivating saga will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Don't miss out on this unforgettable continuation of Amelie's extraordinary journey. Snag your copy of Part II now before the price changes, and join Amelie as she faces her greatest challenges yet!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Deep Dark Secrets (Deep Lakes Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Joy Ann Ribar (Wine Glass Press) (136 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

You're invited to visit Deep Lakes, Wisconsin and meet a new friend, Francine "Frankie" Champagne. The 40-something owner of Bubble and Bake -- bakery by day, wine lounge by night -- Frankie is a spitfire pastry maker, vintner, and budding journalist. Frankie finds herself on the perimeter of a suspicious death that upends the peaceful winter slumber in Deep Lakes when the local pastor is found dead inside his fishing shanty on Lake Loki. Frankie sticks her curious nose into the investigation, despite warnings from the local sheriff to leave it alone. But she has something to prove, maybe to the newspaper editor who wouldn't hire her as a reporter, maybe to herself as she searches for fulfillment. Regardless, her fierce independence won't allow her to back down. Follow Frankie as she stumbles upon one discovery after another, trails potential suspects, and solves the case!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Iron String (Tom Cash Thriller) by Matthew Balleza (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

When the cheers fade, the nightmare begins. Gridiron superstar Dirks Benson vanished into thin air. One moment he was basking in victory, the next, he stepped off the team bus in his hometown... and was never seen again. Investigator Tom Cash arrives to find a town seething with secrets. A mysterious kid with cryptic clues, a blackmailing shyster, a pastor wrestling with doubt - and the sinister shadow of a ruthless drug lord. Cash dives headfirst into a tangled web of vengeance, betrayal, and a shocking secret from Dirks' past that someone will kill to keep hidden. Is this a desperate ransom grab, or something far more deadly?Buckle up for a page-turning chase where the truth could cost everything.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense