BRUTAL INNOCENCE by TOM MOHRBACH (Tom Mohrbach Novels) (18 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

It's the summer of 1979; in a small Michigan community, seventeen-year-old Stevie finds himself at a crossroads between his wholesome upbringing and a gritty reality he never saw coming. It all starts when he accepts a summer job at a nearby liquor store. Beneath the veneer of friendly smiles from the owners lies a sinister reality, entwined with racism, sex, and violence that drags him down a rabbit hole of unforeseen temptations. An avid runner, Stevie is his high-school cross-country star who hopes for a running scholarship to help with college tuition. He is torn between careers as a police officer, fighter pilot, or entering a seminary. Amidst the turmoil, Stevie meets Jenny, a free-spirited young woman. Will she lead Stevie further into the murky depths or will she help him rise above the shadows and forge his own path to redemption? Throughout this gripping and evocative coming-of-age tale, the novel paints a haunting portrait of a young man's struggle to find his place in a world where innocence and corruption intertwine. Readers will be irresistibly drawn into the heart-pounding suspense, eagerly turning each page to unravel the secrets concealed beneath the surface.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Isolation: Dwayne Morrow Mystery #5 (Dwayne Morrow Mysteries) by Darin Miller (24 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Is there anything more unsettling than the inability to trust your own senses? Dwayne Morrow is about to find out... Recent events in West Virginia have left Dwayne in a fragile state of mind. His recollections of those final hours are blurry at best, and while he knows what he wants to believe, he's bound by a promise not to investigate any further. Despite the patience and support from friends and family, he finds himself hobbled by despair, unable to fully confide in anyone. When Boggs Investigations is invited to join a trial mystery weekend on a private island in Lake Erie, Dwayne is pressured by his boss to rejoin the living and participate in what is supposed to be an exercise in teamwork. But the island has a haunted history, and for Dwayne, the line quickly blurs between what is real and what isn't. Time is running out, and Dwayne must decide whether the real danger is to his friends or to his own sanity. Isolation is the fifth heart-stopping adventure in the Dwayne Morrow Mystery series.

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A Cut Below (Kapamentis Crime, Book 1) by T.W.M. Ashford (30 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

It's easy to fall through the cracks of Kapamentis. Just ask Thaddeus Cutter. He's a two-bit private detective struggling to get by in a neon-drenched alien metropolis whose citizens consider humans little more than vermin. There's no sun, it rains all the time, and business is so bad he can't even pay the rent. So when a young woman turns up dead in an alley with her organs missing, he jumps at the chance to make some credits. If he can stop a killer with a deadly appetite along the way, all the better. But the deeper he digs, the harder the city pushes back... and everything unravels in a far more sinister direction than even Thaddeus could have predicted. Can Thaddeus cut short this string of grisly murders? Or has mankind earned a permanent place on the galaxy's menu? A Cut Below is the first book in the Kapamentis Crime series. If you're a fan of Blade Runner, William Gibson or the Final Dawn series, you'll love this cyberpunk mystery novel from T.W.M. Ashford. Download and start reading A Cut Below today.

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Bingoed (Essie Cobb Senior Sleuth Mysteries Book 1) by Patricia Rockwell (Cozy Cat Press) (88 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Why would spry senior Bob Weiderley suddenly fall into a coma after winning a game of Bingo? After all, he was the most physically fit of all the men at the Happy Haven Assisted Living Facility -- able to bend over to tie his own shoes and use the stairs rather than the elevator. It was just very suspicious. That's why Essie Cobb and her friends and fellow residents--Opal, Marjorie, and Fay--decided to investigate. Was it possible that someone was out to get the friendly old gentleman? Maybe it was Violet, Happy Haven's manager, trying to cover up her shady past. Or Sue, the activities director, whose behavior was strange to say the least. Maybe it was one of the three women who sat at Bob's regular table in the dining room. Or the mysterious man who had recently sent Bob a startling letter. Essie Cobb is determined to find out -- and she's not going to let her age (90), her weak bladder, or her various infirmities hold her back. Welcome to Happy Haven. If you thought most elderly residents of assisted living facilities spent their days sitting in the sun watching television, you haven't met senior sleuth Essie Cobb and her three detecting buddies. These four elderly ladies have curiosity and drive unusual for women in their 80's and 90's. They may not be able to get around as fast as youngsters in their 60's, or navigate the Interstate or Interweb (or whatever that computer thing is called), but they can solve a mystery. And they're starting with this one.

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The Cursing of Ana Dalca: A Supernatural Thriller (Way of the Vampire) by D.S. Quinton (48 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Innocence Untarnished. Vengeance Unbridled. A Curse To Span The Centuries. Romania, 1780. Anastasia Dalca is the rose of the royal family. Her beauty and kindness are known throughout the land, but so is her desire for adventure over marriage. When a suitor's magical gift goes horribly wrong, death and vengeance call. And somewhere in the Carpathian Mountains, an ancient evil awakes to answer. An unholy pact is made. Deception is perpetrated. And an innocent life is changed forever. But the curse doesn't end there... The Cursing of Ana Dalca is the opening story in the Way of the Vampire supernatural thriller series. If you like dark themes, rich writing and of course, vampires, then you'll love this spine-tingling tale.

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Follow the Crumbs: A Cozy Quilts Club Mystery by Marsha DeFilippo (20 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

A stitch in time saves lives... When Eva Perkins, Annalise Jordan, Jennifer Ryder, and Sarah Pascal start a quilt club, the last thing they expect to be discussing at their meetings is their paranormal abilities. Even less likely -- using them to find a killer. But when Jennifer finds her great-aunt Sadie dead from a fatal blow to the head and the police run out of clues to solve her murder, everything changes. Calling upon their unconventional skills, the quilting club discovers what the police could not -- the identity of the killer and even better, a confession. That was the easy part. Now they're left with a dilemma. How can they convince the police to believe them before it's too late without ruining their reputations in the process? Follow the Crumbs is the first in A Cozy Quilts Club Mystery series. Click 'buy now' to start reading today!

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I'll Meet You There: A Sci-Fi Horror Novel by Jacob Lasher (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In a world where ethics and ambition collide, Connor, the respected CEO of Pure Medicine, harbors a dark obsession. He aims to merge genetic engineering and blood transfusions to create the ultimate being: a posthuman with a fusion of human and non-human traits, transcending the limitations of mortality all for the sake of resurrecting his beloved Rose through the likeness of an android after a tragic accident. Meanwhile, Clark is working alongside Christine to produce instant relief mental health medications. Christine Guyer, a successful author and one of his test subjects, becomes a central player in Connor's twisted own experiments as her involvement with Pure Medicine intensifies. Nancy, a company veteran and a friend of Connor's deceased parents, observes his erratic behavior with growing concern, taking on a motherly role among the staff. The story unfolds with suspense, tension, and unsettling revelations, leading readers into the heart of dark science and obsession. The burning question is whether Connor's unholy experiment will succeed, or if the forces of morality and humanity will intervene to stop his twisted dreams. "I'll Meet You There" is a gripping tale of power, obsession, and the clash between science and humanity. It delves into the depths of a madman's psyche as he grapples with life and death, in a quest that could reshape humanity forever.

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Fractured Lives: A gripping serial killer thriller by Charlotte Roddy (Charles Fort Press) (11 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

One phone call can change everything... Disgraced investigative journalist Mara Brenner has returned home to Florida intent on hiding out and drinking away her failures. Then Liam Hadley, an old friend with troubling ties to the past, calls with a bizarre request. "I need you to help me prove that I didn't kill my wife." Oriana Hadley, a high-powered attorney for a global GMO company, is missing. Detectives believe she's dead. And Liam is at the top of their suspect list. As Mara digs deeper, she uncovers disturbing links between Oriana's disappearance and the deaths of young foster girls in Miami Beach. And whoever's behind the deaths will stop at nothing to silence anyone who gets too close -- including her.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Protecting What's Hers (To Love and Defend Book 2) by Daniella Starre (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

No matter the stakes, she'll protect what's hers. Werewolf Mandy Griffin is still struggling to get over the death of her husband years later. Love is the last thing on her mind. When a one-time blind date threatens Mandy's parents, she returns to her roots in Michigan to protect what's hers. Unbeknownst to her, Mandy's parents have a new hunky of a neighbor who has taken it upon himself to be a bodyguard of sorts to her parents. Despite herself, Mandy can't deny that Clint Anderson is exactly the kind of guy she might've fallen for if not for her husband. Is it possible to have two soulmates? Regardless, Mandy knows that she'll die to save those she cares about, Clint included.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Cirque du Lisette: & the Emporium of Oddities (Technetic Dreams Book 2) by Miguel Bojorquez (1 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

What was once nothing is now an entire series. Follow the story of Breanna Marie as she maneuvers herself through an ever-changing dystopic universe set in the not too distant future; where technology and fantasy meld to create a creepy and poetic thriller that is sure to keep you up late at night. Follow her journey as she unravels the truth behind her origin through the incredible power of her dreams. Her will alone sustains her purpose and through it all, she always manages to smile.

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Empty Soul (A Bree Noble Suspense Thriller—Book 1) by Laura Rise (8 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

LAFD Arson Investigator Bree Noble can smell the difference between a natural fire and arson. Ever since a suspicious fire claimed the lives of her parents, Bree's life mission has been to stop arsonists -- but after a deadly new fire, she may just be up against the case of her life... Bree uncovers a trail of infernos set by a distinct chemical compound and must use her skills and brave the flames of her past to find, and stop, a cold-blooded killer. EMPTY SOUL (A Bree Noble Suspense Thriller -- Book 1) is the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise. An engrossing and intense crime thriller with an exceptionally clever yet emotionally scarred female protagonist at its heart, Bree Noble delivers a compelling series brimming with relentless excitement, unexpected plot twists, shocking discoveries, and a rapid tempo that ensures you'll be flipping pages well into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Six Mile Creek by Richard Helms (Back Alley Books) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A riveting new rural thriller from three-time Shamus Award nominee and two-time Derringer Award winner Richard Helms! Prosperity, North Carolina, used to be a red clay farming community populated mostly by the descendents of families that had settled the land over two centuries earlier. Then, developers from a huge city in the next county discovered its rolling hills and winding streams, and decided to turn it into a suburb. Former Atlanta cop and hometown high school football hero Judd Wheeler returned to Prosperity eight years ago to take a position as the Chief of the new Police Department. With one tragic exception, it's been a quiet, uneventful job. Now, the body of a young illegal immigrant Mexican girl has been found alongside the banks of Six Mile Creek. For the first time since his return to Prosperity, Wheeler finds himself with a murder on his hands. His investigation will place him in direct opposition with his closest childhood friend, ratchet up racial and class tensions in a community already stretched to the limit, and nearly tear his quiet little town to pieces as he searches for the murderer of Gypsy Camareno. At the same time, coincidences he can't ignore will stoke Chief Wheeler's own nightmares of terrible events years earlier, and interfere with his ability to see the case clearly. In the small North Carolina town of Prosperity, the line between desperation and salvation runs right down the middle of Six Mile Creek. "Six Mile Creek is the most engrossing crime novel I've read all year! This is a real story, with real characters. For me, that's as good as it gets!" -Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award winning author of The Lock Artist "... When the body of a Mexican migrant worker is found along the banks of Six Mile Creek, Police Chief Judd Wheeler uncovers his town's dark side. Discrimination against migrant Hispanics and tensions between old residents and newbies keep the plot moving to an unexpected ending." -Library Journal "... Tightly ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

No Reason for Murder: DCI Stacey Kent Book 5 by S J Long (1 Review)    Price verified 22 minutes ago

When the bodies of three homeless men are discovered in Shearsby, County Durham, DCI Stacey Kent is puzzled. Why kill homeless men? There is no reason for murder but DCI Stacey Kent has a ruthless serial killer to catch.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Coded Blue Envelope: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery by Anna Elliott (Wilton Press) (430 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A secret message thrusts Lucy, Sherlock, and Zoe into a high-stakes symphony of danger. Will they decode the mystery or face the music of their most cunning adversary yet? 1899, Milan: The stage is set for a melodious mystery as Zoe Rosario, Lucy's mother and the epitome of elegance, becomes the unlikely messenger in a deadly game played by the Black Hand gang. The blue envelope she carries will send a new challenge to Lucy James and Sherlock Holmes, with a coded message that sings of secrets and danger. Lucy and Sherlock learn they must outwit a ghost from the past, conducting a vendetta that threatens to crescendo into catastrophe. The plot thickens as Zoe goes undercover in the grandeur of the London Orchestra. With each deciphered note, they inch closer to a foe bent on turning Holmes's legacy into his downfall. Against a ticking metronome of malice, can our trio orchestrate a finale that saves their lives? READERS ACCLAIM: "A crescendo of suspense and elegance -- a mystery that dances as deftly as it intrigues." "Lucy and Sherlock's latest is a symphony of twists and exhilaration!" For devotees of Conan Doyle's masterful storytelling, Agatha Christie's ingenious puzzles, and Lee Child's heart-stopping action, "The Coded Blue Envelope" is your front-row ticket. It's a whirlwind of intrigue set to the rhythm of danger and disguise. Open up "The Coded Blue Envelope" and enter a world where every melody hides a message. To decode the mystery before the curtain falls, Scroll up and One-click now! Historical fiction, Mystery, Literature, Secrets, Detective, Investigation, Historical setting, Suspense, Murder, Crime, Hidden, Intrigue, Thriller, Clues, Whodunit, historical fiction mystery, historical mystery fiction

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The Long White Coat: Death Can Wait by C. Robert Pettit M.D (3 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Bob Pettit is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist who has been practicing for 35 years. He is a graduate of Stanford University, UCI Medical School, and UC San Francisco. Bob has taught auditory theory and the diagnosis of dizziness for years at UCSF. While in residency training he was a member of the original cochlear implant team, helping establish electrical stimulation of the inner ear as the cure for patients with total deafness. While embracing the technological advances which have transformed his specialty, he still retains the bedside manner from a bygone era, getting to know each of his patients as individuals and taking the time to understand their unique experience and perspective. "The Long White Coat" is a novel based, in part, on a diary he kept while in his first year of surgery training on the trauma team.

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Chained Possession: A Dark Organized Crime Romantic Thriller (Blood Vendetta Book 2) by A. Hayat (6 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Step into the gripping world of "Chained Possession," the compelling sequel to "The Don's Gambit." Follow Zayn as he delves into Raven and Damon's complex crime case, weaving a narrative of love, betrayal, and unwavering pursuit of justice. Zayn, the relentless investigator, plunges into the depths of darkness to unravel the twisted saga of Lazarus Landucci -- a notorious mafia boss, drug lord, and gun trafficker. The case takes a personal turn as Zayn discovers Lazarus's horrifying involvement in the human trafficking trade, a malevolent scheme that tore apart Zayn's life by selling off the love of his life, Lily, to the sinister Vladimir Potter. As Zayn digs deeper into the labyrinth of deceit spun by Lazarus, the narrative unfolds into a complex tale of love, betrayal, and retribution. Lazarus's ex-girlfriend, Raven, emerges as a central figure, haunted by the lingering shadows of her past. Despite finding solace in a new love, Damon Walliams, Raven can't escape the clutches of Lazarus. The war against the ruthless mafia boss rages on, long after Raven has departed in pursuit of a new life. In "Chained Possession," Zayn becomes entangled in a web of vendettas, where love and vendetta intermingle, and the fight for justice becomes personal. As the characters navigate the treacherous terrain of the criminal underworld, the lingering specter of Lazarus Landucci continues to cast its ominous shadows. Will Zayn unearth the truth and bring about retribution, or will the past continue to haunt those entwined in the dark legacy of Lazarus? Please note that this is not a standalone novel, and you need to read Book 1 of the Blood Vendetta series before you proceed to read this book.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Private Tutor: An utterly addictive psychological thriller with a shocking twist (Standalone Psychological Thrillers) by AJ Carter (664 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The perfect job, or a deadly trap? It seemed like the perfect job at first. The doctor and his wife hired me to home school their son in the grand house outside of town. The hours were good, and the pay was terrific, but if I knew then what I know now, I never would have taken the job. It doesn't take long to find the wife's bruises, but then more appear. I want to help, but she's adamant it will only make things worse. Not that it's my only concern - talk of the previous tutor's mysterious disappearance makes my skin crawl and, when I get snowed in with the family, two big questions keep me up at night. What happened to the last tutor? And will I ever be allowed to leave? THE PRIVATE TUTOR is the new psychological thriller from Bristol author AJ Carter, whose books are bursting with mystery, danger, and multiple dark twists.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Blood Moon: A Harry Chin Murder Mystery by Ralph Griffith (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In Darwin, Australia in the Northwest Territories, crocodiles aren't the only predators lurking about. Inspector Harry Chin, and his partner, Ash Friday, a fierce Aboriginal detective with dark brooding eyes, are sent from Canberra to investigate the murder of an Australian Federal Police Officer, Peter Riggs. Riggs had been working undercover on an international heroin ring that seems to be coming in through the Port of Darwin. The officer had been found in his car dead from an overdose of heroin--the very drug that he had been investigating. Everything seems to be pointing to a heroin ring, but for Harry, something smells off. The scene reeks of staged tragedy, the victim's demise too tidy, too convenient. They soon find themselves knee-deep in their most perplexing case yet. Harry and Ash, the AFP's most elite investigative team, dive into Darwin's underbelly; a labyrinth of sun-bleached docks and neon-drenched alleys. As they dissect alibis and peel back layers of deceit, they encounter a kaleidoscope of suspects: a Russian crocodile farm, an Asian gangster running a dive called the Buddha Bar, double-crossing kingpins, and a femme fatale with secrets as sharp as her stilettos. It soon becomes apparent that the crocodiles aren't the only dangerous souls around.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Bewitched, Bothered, and Beheaded, book 10 of the Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries by Heather Haven (36 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

HEADS-UP! TWISTY PLOTTING, SLY WIT, AND OVER-THE TOP HUMOR AHEAD! In this wacky and hilarious whodunit, private eye Lee Alvarez slips into the role of magician's assistant for a fundraiser and finds herself dead center in a beyond-grisly murder. Despite meticulous planning and rehearsal, the magician's guillotine trick goes as wrong as it possibly can when Lee pulls the cord and shimmies to divert attention from the horrifying fall of the blade. With her back to the guillotine, she's the last to know of the real-life beheading. But the first to know she's the number one suspect. In a humiliating turn of events, she's summarily arrested and booked for the murder. An easy situation to lose your own head in, but with three days before her arraignment, the entire Alvarez family investigative firm swings into action to save their star. Luckily for the reader, the unfortunate events are just beginning. The wealthy magician's beneficiaries immediately begin coming to various sticky ends, including shootings, drownings, kidnappings, and oncoming SUVs. It seems he's left a chunk of his fortune to a tontine, to be divided among his two ex-wives, current cheating wife, twin nephews, and devoted butler -- with the last survivor enjoying the whole income. Someone evidently can't keep a cool head on their shoulders. Fans of PI stories, cozy mysteries, and women sleuths will lose their own heads over Lee Alvarez and her adorable (and vexing) family of investigators! Lee's sharp and funny like her fellow female protagonists Kinsey Millhone (Sue Grafton) and Stephanie Plum (Janet Evanovich), but she cleans up better - say, Nora to her dapper husband's Nick. And the rest of the large, loving, interfering, and resourceful Alvarez family will delight lovers of Lisa Lutz's family series, The Spellman Files.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Cypher & Sighs: A High-stakes, global suspense thriller of love, loyalty, and deceit (Greg Newsome, Investigative Busines Executive) by Glen Hellman (14 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

From the bustling streets of Hong Kong to the streets of World Capitals, Ryan is plunged into a whirlwind of danger, secrets, and unexpected alliances. As the intricate plot unravels, he grapples with personal demons, strained family ties, and newfound passions. "Cipher & Sighs" is not just an espionage thriller; it's a journey into the human spirit, testing the boundaries of love, loyalty, and resilience. As the pieces of this intricate puzzle fall into place, readers are invited to question: In a world of shadows and secrets, how much would you risk for the truth?

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Berserker : A Tom Keeler Thriller: Book 5 by Jack Lively (General Projects Limited) (1,989 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The latest thriller in the Tom Keeler series! Tom Keeler is in Ankara, Turkey, on a joint CIA / JSOC mission. A routine signal from a safe house is missed and he's the one sent to check it out. Things get a little tricky from there. The missed signal leads Keeler on a devastating journey into the heart of the Syrian civil war. He needs to beat the clock and get to a wounded comrade before it's too late. At the same time, multiple intelligence agencies are drawn to a mysterious woman, who might or might not be related to the most wanted man on the planet. BERSERKER sees Tom Keeler join forces with resilient allies, fighting the toughest of enemies in the fog of war. Get ready for an intense experience! _______________ 'Keeler is a thoughtful intelligent character who never gives up and I hope Jack Lively doesn't give up on his adventures. This one was pure gold!' - Amazing Grace 'Awesome and action packed. If you like bad guys getting what they deserve, then this book serves up a large heaping of that for you! Very fast-paced.' - D. Campbell 'The author gives you plenty to get your reading chops into; far more than just a one man army dispatching the bad guys. Immersive and feel good. This is the real deal.' - Lagoon If you read only one book this year, this is it. A dazzling tour de force from the mind of one of the most talented writers working today. Action, adventure, courage, evil, and characters you can sink your teeth into. If you're looking for a new thriller series that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further. Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and Brad Thor's Scot Harvath.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Winter Crash: Book ONE in the Dean Investigations P.I. Mystery Series by K.W. Bennett (15 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

An ex cop in a wheelchair, a med school drop out on crutches. Not your standard PI duo. After a hit-and-run car crash Caitlyn's life is put on hold. Her broken leg refuses to heal, and she is questioning her future career plans as a doctor. She realizes the only way forward is to find out what happened, who hit her and left her to die, and - most importantly - who was at fault. She dust off her (very average) hacking skills, and enlists the help of Thomas Dean; a former-cop-turned-PI, and a permanent wheelchair user after a spinal cord injury. He hopes he still has what it takes to get the job done. But what Caitlyn first shrugs off as paranoia, a daily reminder of the annoying post-crash nightmares, turns out to be a real threat. In their search for the perpetrator, they stumbled on a bigger case than they had planned for. If you like PI mysteries somewhere in between cozy and thriller with some humor mixed in, then this book is for you.

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From The Ashes (A Dirk King FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1) by Katie Rush (9 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Veteran FBI Agent Dirk King, retired after a long career catching killers, must return to the line of duty when his nemesis, a diabolical serial killer, resurfaces, and the FBI desperately needs his help. The brutal murder of a young woman forces Dirk King out of retirement and back to the pursuit of a killer that has haunted him for decades. Can Dirk's seasoned instincts unravel the killer's plan before it's too late? FROM THE ASHES (A Dirk King FBI Suspense Thriller -- Book 1) is the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Katie Rush. A gripping and harrowing thriller featuring a brilliant yet haunted protagonist, the Dirk King series is an enthralling mystery packed with non-stop action, edge-of-your-seat suspense, stunning revelations, and a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Robert Dugoni, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Killing of Honey Gable: Traditional Cosy Mystery (A St. Ives Book Club Mystery 4) by Nadine Doolittle (48 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A bus abandoned fifty years ago. A missing six-year-old boy. And a killer in danger of being unmasked. The long, quiet winter is over. A decades-old hit and run cold case sparks the St. Ives Book Club to life when the bus involved in the accident is discovered abandoned in a forest. Folk singing sensation, Honey Gable, was on the way up when she was run down after a performance at St. Ives Theatre. A tragic accident? Or did one of the six people who fought with Honey that night take their hatred to homicide. A clue is discovered, leading the amateur sleuths on the trail of a killer who will stop at nothing to conceal his or her identity. Poking into this cold case will be like poking a hibernating bear. ---- Set in the tiny hamlet of St. Ives, Ontario, a murder mystery book club discovers they have a taste and talent for solving unsolved crimes. Led by the brilliant and eccentric Elliot Marks, five active retirees and two young reporters unearth secrets that certain residents of the cosy village would prefer remained buried.

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Cold Dead Night (Brand of Justice Book 1) by Lisa Phillips (2,393 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The FBI betrayed her. Now they need her. Private Investigator Kenna Banbury lost everything two years ago at the hands of a serial killer. From the ashes of that encounter, she's built a life she believes in, searching for the lost and forgotten all over the western US. Bringing her own brand of justice. When a series of murders drags her into an FBI investigation, Kenna finds herself back in the place where it all went wrong. Struggling to make sense of the case, Kenna's past and present collide in a deadly plot that risks another betrayal and threatens to shatter everything she's built. Kenna faces the darkest part of her past in this first book of a brand-new series from Lisa Phillips.

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Jewel of the Aisle: A humorous cozy mystery novella (Annabelle Archer Wedding Planner Mystery Book 18) by Laura Durham (369 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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.

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

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 4 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 (432 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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 7 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

Deep Dark Secrets (Deep Lakes Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Joy Ann Ribar (Wine Glass Press) (136 Reviews)    Price verified 22 minutes 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

Blood Trail: A Terrifying FBI Kidnap Thriller (FBI Agent Jade Monroe Live or Die Series Book 2) by C. M. Sutter (1,023 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Fans of James Patterson or Michael Connelly will love C. M. Sutter! Recently released prisoners, Gary Rhodes and Leon Brady, need a new enterprise to keep them in cash. The thriving human trafficking business seems like an easy gig -- snatch and grab unsuspecting teenage girls with the help of their own girlfriends, Claire Usher and Hope Daniels. Because the two spoiled rich girls are easily bored, risks are taken, and mistakes begin to happen. FBI agents Jade Monroe and her partner, Lorenzo DeLeon, along with two other seasoned agents are tasked to South Dakota and Wyoming, where a handful of girls have been snatched without a trace or a single witness. As days pass and the FBI closes in on the culprits, the kidnappers panic and victims begin to die. With only one girl left to deliver and the FBI hot on the kidnappers' trail, a harrowing chase ensues through Colorado's backcountry. The FBI needs to stop them before the last girl dies or possibly disappears forever. Editorial Review "This fast-paced thriller will have your pulse racing as Agent Jade Monroe and her partner, Renz, rush to find two newly released convicts and their accomplices before the criminals can sell more young women into the Colorado-based human trafficking ring. But will the agents make it in time? You'll want to stay up late into the night to find out." Amanda K., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing FBI Agent Jade Monroe Live or Die Series books are listed in chronological order below #1 Blood in the Bayou #2 Blood Trail #3 Blood Reckoning #4 Blood Legacy #5 Blood Equity #6 Blood Stream #7 Blood Rules #8 Blood Retreat #9 Blood Gamble

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Chasing The Dead (John Standard Book 1) by Tom Towslee (7 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Is Allison Shafer dead or alive? Finding the answer may be the only thing that will save John Standard's life. Standard is a freelance writer who believed he had chronicled the last days of a beautiful woman dying of cancer and determined to end her life using a physician-assisted suicide law. But did she really die? Standard believes she did. Shafer's gangster boyfriend isn't so sure and thinks Standard may be in on the hoax. The search for the truth takes Standard back to when he first met Shafer and eventually halfway around the world... chasing the dead.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

What’s Left (A Peyton Risk Suspense Thriller—Book 2) by Ella Swift (71 Reviews)    Price verified 22 minutes ago

In Glacier National Park, a cunning killer uses icicles to impale victims, leaving them to freeze to death in the cold air. National Parks Officer Peyton Risk, an expert at solving homicides within the National parks, is summoned to hunt the killer down. With Peyton's deep knowledge of the wilderness, she can track a killer as no one can. Yet this killer may just be one step ahead of her... WHAT'S LEFT (A Peyton Risk Suspense Thriller -- Book 2) is Book #2 in a new series by mystery and suspense author Ella Swift. Raised in the heart of the mountains by avid outdoors enthusiasts, Peyton followed in her parents' footsteps and became an expert in the natural world. Until, at just 12 years old, an idyllic family camping trip in their favorite national park turned into a nightmare. Her parents were brutally murdered, the killer vanished into the wild, and the case went cold. Despite being haunted by the unsolved deaths of her parents, Peyton turned her trauma into determination, studying environmental science in college and becoming a respected National Parks Officer. Peyton's unique perspective blends an intuition for the outdoors with a sharp intellect that allows her to decipher secrets hidden within the parks -- set on ensuring that no other family endures the same pain that hers did. But will she find herself the next victim claimed in the park's unforgiving wilderness? A page-turning and harrowing thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured protagonist, the PEYTON RISK series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Fangsters, a novel by Jo-Ann Carson (85 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Gangsters with bite. I should have known better than to sign a deal with a blood-sucking blackmailer. But what choice did I have? He knows my deepest, darkest secret. Our unholy covenant, written in blood, states I must establish an academy for delinquent vampires within thirty days, or he'll expose me. I've never taught vampires, or delinquents, or teenagers for that matter, but I will risk everything I have, and do anything I can to set up this dream-team school for the undead. On the plus side, I have a PhD in Education and am a talented witch capable of all sorts of sorcery. Getting my brooms in a row, I've already started writing lessons on the seven undeadly sins. What could go wrong? Onyx, a drop-dead-gorgeous night stalker with an extensive knowledge of blood sorcery, has offered his assistance, but you know what they say about deals that appear too good to be true. Should I accept a sidekick with fangs or go it alone? Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in the small Pacific Northwest town of Mystic Keep where I live. Someone is killing witches. While I expect many bumps in the night await me, I swear no bloody mess will deter me from my goal -- to get the academy for naughty vampires functioning on time. Will I succeed, or will I be exposed? Or worse, will I be murdered? My name is Rebel Black, and this is my story. Fangsters, the novel, is the first book in Fangsters, an urban fantasy with bite series, set in the Mystic Keep world. A fast-paced thriller, and slow burn romance, it features powerful witches, stubborn warlocks, and sexy vampires, and can easily be read as a standalone. PLEASE NOTE - THIS BOOK LAUNCHES ON APRIL 4TH, 2023 AND IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PRE-ORDER PRICE OF 99 CENTS USD UNTIL APRIL 11TH, 2023.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Obscure (Ghostmaker Trilogy Book 1) by Krista Walsh (Raven's Quill Press) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A supernatural street drug. A government betrayal. A desperate task force captain. When a mission to wipe out a supernatural crime syndicate ends in tragedy, Captain Jet Dawson vows to seek justice. Even if it means risking her career, her life, and her heart to do it. Allied with her empath best friend and a man she'd hoped never to see again, Jet's investigation takes her deeper than she imagined: into the heart of a deadly conspiracy. As the bodies fall around her and the net grows tighter, can Jet turn her back on everything she believes in to save everything she loves? Obscure is the first book of the thrilling Ghostmaker Trilogy. If you love power-wielding heroines, second-chance romances, and supernatural bureaucracy, break through the red tape and grab your copy today.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense