This book selection was updated on February 24th, 2025.
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Razer is a survivor of a local war between the more recent independent colonies. These Third Worlds participate in the return-to-roots movement, blending the history and mythology of a chosen nation to build their collective identity. Sometimes, this leads to conflicts. Now he seeks revenge for his unfortunate Ketuwa tribe. He gets the name of his target and is trained by an elite military unit for his assassination mission. However, his training does not include the skill of remaining honourab...
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This nine-book series begins with ‘The Bone Trap’ – a thrilling novel with a hint of the supernatural. A struggling scientist holds a potential unicorn skull in his hands. If he proves it’s authentic, his career will soar. If he dies trying, he won’t be the first. Archaeologist, Gill McArdle is sucked into mystery amongst Scotland’s Western Isles. Free on Kindle.
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In a kill-or-be-killed world, The Reaper does whatever it takes to survive.
Following the murder of his half-brother, legendary Army Ranger Luke Foster returns to the United States from fighting terrorists. His brother’ s history with a prominent New York Mafia family was no secret, so it’ s no surprise his life was cut short.
But the Mafia enforcers don’ t know about Foster, his reputation as The Reaper, or that he’ s coming for them.
FBI Special Agent Calico Hayes is d...
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Jonathan and Denise continue their travels through time but now things are getting more dangerous and more complicated. Can Jonathan change history? Does he want to change history? The challenges they face are more challenging and heart breaking. They are not just taking a joy ride through history. They are military assets and are becoming targets of an enemy power. The two started as seeking adventure and maybe a little bit of fun but now the world is depending on their success. $1.99 on Kindl...
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Charlie Bell tries to escape his past by moving to a small town. But he must soon deal with a double murder and take care of an abandoned and scared little girl. Charlie must deal with a detective who doesn’t trust him, a fatal illness he is trying to outrun, and his own guilt about the death of his twin sister. But Charlie is not alone. He gets help solving the murder from an unusual source: Edgar Allan Poe. Free on Kindle.
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Luke Stephens is a carpenter from Spokane, WA, where he grew up. He has worked hard to grow his business and his family. But after an EMP strike shuts down the nation’s power grid, he must collect his scattered family from the chaos of the city before a wildfire threatens to burn the city to ash. But the EMP and the wildfire are just the tip of the iceberg. $0.99 on Kindle.
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She looked perfect at first—until her true nature surfaced. $0.99 on Kindle.
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As if ripped from the headlines, this pulse-pounding thriller pits two elite snipers against a corrupt president hungry only for power. When the President orders a covert mission to eliminate a terrorist leader, who had threatened to make public their illegal alliance, sniper team D.O.G. is ordered to complete the mission. But someone has other plans for the snipers, and now Gunnery Sergeant Zach Hinson and Sergeant First Class Jason Jones are in a battle for survival.
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Max Quinn thought she had it all. A successful career, a loving family, and a quiet life in Richmond. But when a mysterious list of young boys’ names lands in her lap, her world begins to unravel.
What would you do if your child was involved in a government conspiracy?
Max is about to find out how far she will go to protect her family. $0.99 on Kindle.
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White Mist Lake Retreat is the perfect place for a couple’s getaway. Yet Beth and Marty Jacobsen are grappling with more than marital problems. Having survived a home invasion, Beth is desperate to put their life back on track. Desperate enough to agree to do the unthinkable for the man she loves. Free on Kindle.
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Forbidden from pursuing her calling, Shadow Holmes, the great-granddaughter of Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s older—and smarter—brother, works for her father selling real estate in Miami. To compound matters, Shadow has no idea her father is the director of The Bee, a clandestine British spy agency, until she and her parents are poisoned by the bewitching—and decidedly evil— Professor Jane Moriarty.
Enter Watson, our charming canine raconteur with a Holmesian mystery of his own, Tuesday H...
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The latest homage to the Italian Giallo film genre by Bram Stoker Award winning John Everson, with nods to the sensational movies of Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martino, Luciano Ercoli, Mario Bava and more.
When Allyson’s mom dies unexpectedly, she thinks her world has hit rock bottom. But that’s before she goes to live with her estranged Uncle Otto in Germany. When a child’s empty casket is unearthed in the backyard during a violent storm, suddenly people close to her ...
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The Lost Boys meets Stephen King’s Joyland. Set in 1986 Old Orchard Beach, Maine, this is a book about a boy who falls for a girl that is much more than he bargains for, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and fans of Coming-of-Age horror.
“A family of vampires terrorizes a seaside town in Rolfe’s lurid tale of adolescent romance and murder.” — Publishers Weekly $0.99 on Kindle.
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A young lawyer in the nation’s capital sees his life destroyed when a drunk driver kills his wife and cripples his daughter. Nick is racked with grief, a sorrow which turns to rage when he learns that the driver is a corrupt Russian diplomat, who plans to escape under the shield of “diplomatic immunity.” And so what begins as quiet grief, erupts into a maze of devastating events, thrusting Nick from the corridors of official Washington to a harrowing finale in the Swiss Alps. ...
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Embark on a journey through time, artificial intelligence, and family secrets in this thrilling narrative.
What if you could talk to people from the past?
Lincoln. Churchill. Gandhi.
Your dead mother?
Josh Brodsky is at the top of his game. At his new Silicon Valley job, he’s on the verge of an invention that uses artificial intelligence to bring back the greatest leaders in history…until his top-secret code becomes encrypted by a devastating ransomware attack.
When Josh and his troubled br...
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A dark, action-packed, spookfest where blood will spill, and death will reign.
“Rolfe’s writing is a wonderful throwback to the fun and bloody days of paperback horror glory.” — Richard Chizmar, New York Times Bestselling Author
“Rolfe is a vital part of this horror generation.” — Brian Keene
Rocky Zukas lives with the ghosts of what happens when you fall in love with a monster. Lucky to be alive, Rocky roams his beachside hometown living on autopilot, waiting ...
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Kaydence thought he was the love of her life, but she is just his first of six wives. A domestic thriller and modern retelling series. $0.99 on Kindle.
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The Assassin’s Equation: Rise of the Killer” is an electrifying thriller that combines breakneck action with psychological depth. It’s a high-octane journey into the mind of a killer, where every page crackles with tension and every chapter ends with a bang. In a world where loyalty is a luxury and trust is a death sentence, Enrique Ramirez must decide if he’ll remain the perfect weapon or become the most dangerous threat to the very empire that created him. $2.99 on Kin...
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A mind-bending edge of the seat thriller set in the Shock Pepper realm. Riveting tale of love, deceit, revolution and horror. Shock Pepper is a book with gray characters, multiple storylines that intertwine and has mind-blowing plot twists. The book is filled with action and adventure from the word go. Free on Kindle.
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Find out why the author has been called the John Grisham of American medical thriller writers!
Political consultant Nancy Jones awakens from a coma, in a strange medical facility, after being stricken with Long Covid. Why was she now trapped in a medical prison? Who owned and ran this place? Most of all, how could she get out?
Irv Tinsley is struggling with ghosts from a near death experience. He has stepped down from his Hospital Administrator job and is trying to build a safer role as a healt...
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When Chloe Martin makes the long overdue trip to Jericho Falls to check on her ailing grandma, she doesn’t plan on staying in town for long. But when a well-known resident turns up dead in their flowerbed, Grandma Lily becomes the prime suspect. Chloe is forced to stick around long enough to prove Grandma’s innocence. Will Chloe unravel the mystery, keep Grandma Lily safe, and find a sense of belonging in Jericho Falls? Travel to Jericho Falls now to find out. Join amateur sleuth Chloe Mart...
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Mark Hodge was killed at a Charity Gala and Detective Amanda Jackson along with her partner are tasked with solving the crime. The investigation leads them to discover the tangled web surrounding Mark’s life and revealed many suspects. The many twists and turns involved in this riveting tale will keep the reader glued to their seat as the detectives try to bring the killer to justice. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Returning to Emerald Island years after the tragic murder of her parents, FBI Agent Kitty Forrest is determined to confront new criminal cases with unrelenting resolve. Though her emotions sometimes surface, Kitty channels her passion into an unwavering fight for justice and peace on the island. These stories delve into her challenges and victories, keeping you guessing “whodunit” until the very end.
Golden Secrets
FBI Agent Kitty Forrest thought she had seen it all—until Sofia St...
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Five Bestselling EMP Prepper Fiction Books with 100+ Five-Star Reviews from the Bestselling Safe Passage Series!
“This is the first post-apocalyptic series in years that’s really gotten to me.”
When an EMP decimates the United States, Lori, a former Marine Raider, must embark on a treacherous journey with her daughter across the former United States from Pennsylvania to a rumored sanctuary in Washington State. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Jordanna’s customers are dropping like flies when they buy and consume the decadent array of incomparable and matchless handmade pastries of her family-owned bakehouse that are literally a cut above the rest in comparison to her competitors.
Is there something speculative in the recipe? Could it be the unethical managing of an employee? Could there be a contamination somewhere in the ingredients of specific items ordered and delivered to the shop? Or is the sudden fatality of consumers who pa...
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Embark on a journey with Satish as he unravels the story of 1990, a gothic tale. This love story, set in 1990, follows two young people thrust into a world of terror and gothic horror, where the tale reimagines traditional depictions of classic monsters. The story follows Ajay, a brilliant young man, and Ria, an extraordinary young woman, as their first date takes an unexpected turn into darkness, altering the lives of everyone who surrounds them. $4.99 on Kindle.
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Big cats are said to be roaming the British countryside and many will be familiar with the Beast of Bodmin.
But what happens when those cats – often released by their owners when it became illegal to keep one without a license – encounter people and, in some cases, turn man eater?
Set in London and the surrounding area over 30 years ago, Bill Preston finds out the truth the hard way. ...
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Rick was just settling in for a peaceful morning in the park with a cup of coffee and a book. Soon he was hunted down by the waitress of Joe’s Diner across the street. She needed help and Joe (Rick’s friend) recommended asking for Rick’s help.
One thing led to another and soon Rick found himself in the middle of search-and-rescue missions involving young ladies being held by a handful of sordid individuals. $0.99 on Kindle.
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In the second installment of the Madison Houston series, talented author Ronnie Deaton draws readers further into the intricate web of mysteries and thrilling encounters, rivetingly spun around the audacious protagonist, Madison Houston.
Madison Houston is a name that now sends shivers down the spine of the criminal world. Having faced perilous threats in the first installment, Madison returns in an even fiercer form, battling enigma, crime, and raw danger in “Madison Houston: Book 2.R...
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DETECTIVE DAWSON MYSTERIES – THE LAST WAVE AT MIDNIGHT
On the picturesque shores of the Gold Coast, the night was supposed to be one of celebration. But when young entrepreneur Ryan Huxley is found dead, a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and secrets unravels among his closest friends. Detective Derek Dawson, known for his relentless pursuit of the truth, investigates what appears to be an accidental drowning—only to uncover a far darker story.
With each suspect hiding a motive, Dawso...
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As dark forces from their past rise, Haider must confront a cycle of pain and revenge that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Karma: The Price of Actions and the Fire of Hell is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the devastating consequences of seeking vengeance, where every action has a price and no one escapes the fiery grip of karma. $2.99 on Kindle.
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In “Lake’s Legacy,” we delve into the tumultuous life of Lake, a former medic turned member of the Demon Dawgs MC, who finds himself at a crossroads between duty, desire, and destiny. When Olivia, the sister of a promising prospect in the MC, seeks Lake’s help to locate her missing friends, he’s drawn into a quest that ignites not only his sense of responsibility but also a deep and unexpected attraction to Olivia.
As they plunge into the heart of the mystery surro...
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Fear of Flying is Real. It Gets Even More Real When the Plane is Infested with Killer Tarantulas!
Bestselling pulp fiction writer, Tim Dutton and his wife Claire are flying to Rome, Italy, to rekindle their failing marriage. But when the pilots are discovered dead from spider bites, and no one is flying the plane, havoc ensues. That’s when it’s also discovered thousands of tarantulas have infiltrated the craft. Dutton, along with a stunning female flight attendant, have no choice bu...
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A smart legal thriller with an edge!
In this gripping legal thriller, young and untested Jason Noble knows he can become a great lawyer, even if the rest of the world does not. He thought he landed the chance of a lifetime when he was hired to represent South Florida Mob Boss Antonio “Magic Man” Barrera in his federal death penalty trial. What begins as the opportunity of a lifetime for Jason to prove himself soon takes a chilling turn that could cost him and his client their lives.
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From the mean streets of Hartlepool to the elite ranks of the SAS, James Fraser forged a path with his fists, his grit, and his rage. A natural champion in all forms of combat, he quickly rose through the military ranks, mastering each challenge with the steely resolve of a man driven by demons.
In the shadows of the world’s most dangerous hotspots, Fraser and his four-man team infiltrated drug cartels, hunted terrorists, and dismantled organized crime rings. Their covert operations made ...
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I would do anything to save him from facing the consequences of my actions. I did what I had to do, and now the Brotherhood is after me. They won’t just kill me, they’ll kill everyone I love. He’s determined to protect me, but I can’t be saved. Free on Kindle.
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Magic, mayhem, mystery, and humor in a post-Ragnarok world. If you loved the Dresden Files, you’ll love Madcap Adventures.
As Rory proposes to Ingefær, the Shrine they’re visiting is set ablaze. Ingefær is jailed and threatened with hanging. Rory investigates, but is hounded at every step by soldiers. While Ingefær searches for ways to defeat the jail’s magic wards, the Shrine’s healer vanishes in a puff of smoke.
Will the couple get the chance to solve the Shrine fir...
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Former Secret Service agent Sam Kilbrough stands only feet from the main stage as the president approaches, a 9mm Glock G43 is carefully tucked inside his sky blue Gore-Tex windbreaker. When he expertly withdraws it and shoots the man he was once sworn to protect, it sparks the trial of the century: against sitting vice president Elijah Styles. Was the assassin a trojan horse sent by Styles to kill President Magnus Thorne and propel him into the White House, or a lone wolf with a warped sense o...
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Award-winning author Lyn Squire has done it again with an extraordinary follow-up to Immortalised to Death. Set in Victorian England amidst the furor triggered by Charles Darwin’s revolutionary theory, Fatally Inferior plunges Dunston Burnett, the series’ unassuming but sometimes insightful amateur sleuth, into a cauldron churning with secrets and lies. An abduction—the victim mysteriously vanishing from a locked-tight country house. A birth—the newborn torn from its mother’s arms. Th...
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When Nick Batson launches his senatorial campaign, combat veteran Vince Marcotte is determined to stop the murderer’s political plans. Proving the man’s guilt won’t be easy — but as he digs into the truth with amateur detective Hadley Collins, they’re determined to expose what really happened all those years ago in Afghanistan… $0.99 on Kindle.
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