This book selection was updated on March 19th, 2024.
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Free: The Mission

As an Air Force pilot recruited for a secret government agency, Amber Dallas is prepared for dangerous missions. People with powers, threats from space no problem. What she isn’t prepared for is a mission to the small town of Bulwark. After the violent attack of two teens, Sheriff Clay Finnes dispels rumors the girls tried to contact an evil spirit. He has no ambition to work with the FBI or anyone else. But Amber grew up in Bulwark. She knows this place is the capitol of strange events a... [Read More...]

Will Harper Florida Thrillers: Vol. 1-6

Immerse yourself in the heart of Florida’s intrigue with Will Harper in this captivating collection of six thrillers. Follow the former investigative reporter turned detective as he tackles the state’s most daunting mysteries, from political corruption to environmental disasters and beyond. This box set brings you: Six Engrossing Tales: Join Will as he confronts mobsters, corrupt officials, and dark secrets across Florida’s stunning yet perilous landscapes from its sun-drenche... [Read More...]

Suckerville

From the author of the newly released, BEE TORNADO JD Speers is having a stretch of bad luck: his wife left him, the law is on his tail, and to top it all off, bloodsucking leech people are attacking his favorite bar. Together with his buddy Rowdy and the barflies of Docs Dockside Tavern, JD must stop the suckers before they spread their contagion up and down the Mississippi River. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Remains

A single Mom is haunted by the tragic past she shared with her late identical twin sister. The tragedy? They were both abducted as young teens by a madman in an abandoned house in the woods. When clues surface about the killer who, many years later, wants to enact his final revenge now that he’s out of prison, she must fight not only for her life. But her little boy’s life. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Talon: An Action Adventure Series

When the British government approaches the Global Corporation about stemming the flow of human trafficking across the globe, Hank Jones turns to Mary Thurston to form a team right for the job. The end result is a motley crew of outcasts, dismissed by the world but armed with exceptional talent and indomitable spirit. Led by disgraced German Intelligence officer Anja Meyer and SAS reject Jacob Hawk, the team is autonomous, utilizing the full force of the Global Corporation and its resources as t... [Read More...]

Scrap of Paper: A Monody for the Lost

When Ivan Hathaway stops in a small town on his journey to erase the events of his past, he begins a new life, entangled with new people and new dangers. Using skills from his past he opens a private detective agency the small town of Bagnell. It does not take long before he is known as a guy not to mess with. No nonsense, a man not easily intimidated, even by law enforcement. Eventually he finds himself entangled in an extortion case for a client that is being blackmailed. But that is not the ... [Read More...]

Period of Adjustment

Reeling from a series of impulsive and disastrous choices, Tommy Donovan’s once-stable life is turned on its head. With his reputation in shreds and nowhere to turn, he is forced to abandon his beloved job as leader of the gang squad at the prestigious Blackmore Agency in Austin. Desperate for redemption, he takes on a new role as personal bodyguard to a powerful government official, only to be thrust into a dangerous world of corruption, lies, and cutthroat political maneuvering. $5.99 o... [Read More...]

Shitamachi Scam

After the suspicious deaths of a seventy-something woman and a student recluse, Detective Hiroshi tracks down a gang of scammers who target retirees, robbing them of their pensions, life savings, and even the deeds to their homes. Hiroshi teams up with Detective Ishii, who’s been running a women’s crime task force. Together, they find out who has been ripping off the pensions, life savings, and deeds to homes in shitamachi, the older, eastern side of the city. With his personal life... [Read More...]

Free: A Fair Knight Slain: Murder at the Renaissance Fair

A knights brutal death exposes political intrigue and romantic rivalries at a Florida Renaissance fair. Detectives Sara and Ryker are worlds apart. She’s a former wilderness adventure racer; he’s overweight and never left the city. Both are dealing with their own past traumas and estrangements. If the case goes unsolved before the fair ends in nine days, their boss will lose the mayoral election to a drug lord. The village setting bustles with colorful Renaissance costumes, music, a... [Read More...]

Free: Discovery

DA Harris Torrington is ready to take the next step in his political career, running for governor. Then he crosses paths with Ashe Bristol, the new Houston Texans quarterback. They look exactly alike. To find answers on why they look similar, Ashe asks his friend, Sunee Miller, for help. Sunee, an MD with a PhD in molecular genetics, is baffled. The two men are unlike any genetic pairing in existence. While trying to solve the mystery, Sunee and Harris fall for each other. But the more they unc... [Read More...]

That Was Before

The “That Was Before” thriller series brings friends and lovers close, but enemies even closer. With secret pasts and hidden agendas, nothing is quite what it seems. It all comes together in three action-packed thrillers with psychological twists that will keep your head spinning. Best Thrillers says to, “Buckle up for a full-throttle thriller drawn with full-bodied characters” from award-winning author Dan Lawton. From $3.98 to $4.00 on Kindle. Learn More ... [Read More...]

Severed Relations

When shunned detective, Finn O’Brien, catches the call for a triple homicide behind the gates of the exclusive Freemont Place, he and his partner, Cori Anderson, must follow a trail of bodies and shattered relationships to uncover a horrific truth behind the murders. It is a truth that will bind them together for eternity or sever their relationship in the cruelest cut of all. $4.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Free: The Jazz Cat Murders

In their very first case together, cozy mystery author Agatha and homicide investigator Smitty work together to catch a dangerous serial killer who is murdering talented jazz musicians. Sparks fly as they verbally banter with each other. Theres no mistaking that attraction. Its two moths drawn to the flame of love. But before they can act on their desire, they must solve the three or is it four murders! Free on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Free: Between the Mountains

As a thank you for sending this book to #1, we’re offering the ebook FOR FREE today only! Read it now before it’s one of Reese’s picks! Southern storytelling that shows us an old world through new eyes – Daniel Wallace, Author, “Big Fish” “Keeps readers hanging on every word…” – Independent Book Review Fast-paced, heartwarming and inspired by a real Labrador Retriever, Between the Mountains is a suspenseful tale about a group of people... [Read More...]

Sanibel Wind

In the eye of the storm, secrets swirl and survival hangs by a thread. In “Sanibel Wind,” the tenth electrifying chapter of the Will Harper Mystery Series, the serene life of Florida sleuth Will Harper and his girlfriend Luna is upended by a hurricane’s ferocious arrival. Amidst this natural chaos, the story intertwines with the dark journey of Birdie and Rufus, two desperate souls from Georgia caught in their own storm of crime and survival. As Hurricane Ian’s wrath tra... [Read More...]

Baby Sins

A woman and her child are missing, a U.S. senator accused of orchestrating the abduction. Agent Peter (Doc) Hunter has been assigned the case, not happy because it interrupts his golf game. Doc is even less happy when his investigation discovers he has been lied to by a U.S. senator – and that the disappearance of another woman and her child may be related, and the senators son may be involved. $3.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Jason Scarsdale Series

His focus is on solving the murders until the unthinkable happens Recently widowed, Austin Police Detective Jason Scarsdale works to solve the murders of two pedophiles, while trying to be both mother and father to his five-year-old daughter. During his investigation, Scarsdale is forced to navigate between the crosshairs of two police commanders out to get him. Drawn to Austin Police Crime Analyst, Dani Mueller, who has also suffered tragedy, Scarsdale fights both his attraction and his suspic... [Read More...]

Free: BlowOut – A Shear Disaster Mystery

A cosmetologist – L.J. Carter (Louella Jo for the folks who knew her when she was growing up) returns to her hometown of Julep, Mississippi for her mothers funeral. After flying out of JFK and arriving at the Biloxi Airport, she is greeted by a woman who not only knew her mother but has some disturbing information to share with L.J. about her mothers death. A card file Like any good stylist, Jeannette Carter kept all of the important information about her customers on index cards, filed i... [Read More...]

Free: Runway Dreams

Meet the Price family. Their lives seem perfect… until they’re turned upside down by murder, mayhem, and espionage. Watch them work, play, fall in love, and grieve their losses as they navigate the baffling new world they’ve stumbled into in this thrilling mystery/suspense series. Themes include murder, kidnapping, comedy/dark comedy, romance, espionage, LGBTQ+, and sibling silliness. Free to $0.99 on Kindle. Learn More ... [Read More...]

Sniffing Out Murder

When a baker is found murdered, her cousin must rise to the occasion Sarah Murray is moving back to her high desert hometown of Bishop, California after the end of her marriage. On the highway south of town, she finds a dog on the side of the road. Unable to leave the poor animal, she pulls over and finds it guarding a dead woman. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Sister Morphine, A Marceau Mystery

As Maurice Marceau and his resilient daughter, an attorney, try to solve a gruesome murder, they’re thrust into a world filled with secrets and conspiracies. She and her father must go beyond an underworld art scene that hides its own dark secrets and travel between DC, New York, Paris, Switzerland and Venice. Prepare for an unforgettable ride through a world of art, deception and danger. Sister Morphine will keep you riveted as you navigate the thrilling labyrinth of this masterfully cra... [Read More...]

Veil of Doubt

Based on a shocking true story, Veil of Doubt is part true-crime thriller, part medical and legal procedural. Perfect for fans of Margaret Atwoods Alias Grace and filled with rich period detail gleaned from exhaustive research, Veil of Doubt delves into the darkness of the South during Reconstruction, exposing intrigue, deception, and death. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Coastal Killer: A Bella Barnes Mystery 1

I got the chance to have a permanent vacation Which seemed nice until the dead man showed up. Now I have to figure out who did it before the local cops blame me just because Im different! Which is totally unfair. But not exactly wrong. Okay, so maybe I have a little bit of psychic powers. Or it could be witch magic. I cant really tell, because my past is a mystery. And to be honest, the money I inherited is more than a little suspect. But Im not a criminal. And I don’t think Im supernatura... [Read More...]

Brew City Blues Complete Series Boxed Set

Army veteran Michael Collins is looking for a new start after a personal tragedy. Now a recruit officer fresh out of the police academy, Michael has taken his first step in becoming a Milwaukee Police Officer. His next hurdle is passing twelve weeks of field training in the most dangerous part of town. Welcome to the Brew City Blues. Grab this four-book boxed set to dive into this series today! $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

UNFORGIVING SHADOWS

Brad Frame lived a serene but aimless existence on Philadelphias Main Line until his mother and sister were kidnapped and murdered. The tragedy transformed his life. After helping the police catch their killers, and with the aid of his mentor, Philadelphia Detective Nick Argostino, Brad opened his own private detective agency vowing to help bring justice to others whose lives had been turned upside down. UNFORGIVING SHADOWS opens eleven years later when Brad is invited to the execution by letha... [Read More...]

A Long Time Dead

A decade ago, Joe Turner’s friend, Owen Prescott, faced a murder charge and vanished. Now, haunted by memories and convinced of Owen’s innocence, Joe tackles the cold case as the FBI closes in. The award-winning Joe Turner Mystery series returns with a riveting thriller, delivering a signature twist at the finale. Unlock the latest mystery today. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Special Access

Special Access catapults you into a pulse-pounding journey through a world of corruption, where survival hinges on unmasking a sinister truth. Mark A. Hewitt’s gripping inaugural installment in the Duncan Hunter Thriller series delivers a relentless political thriller that will leave you breathless. Read the first three books for only 99 each! $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Petals and a Poison

Does this award-winning flower garden hide a sinister secret?! After the Frog Hollow Garden Tour winner is announced, festivities turn grim when my dog Dash finds a body by the pond. Unraveling clues point to my witchy friend Pearl. Can Dash and the Accidental Ghost Detective Team expose the garden’s secrets and restore peace to Frog Hollow? Dive into the final mystery now! $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Life Has Other Plans (Where The Road Goes Series Book 2)

In the sixties, Emma Parker leads a double life. Behind her seemingly mundane existence as an architect and mother to her nephew, she inhabits a world of dangerous snipers and secret agents. Ninon works for a covert organization and travels around the world chasing criminals. She loves the adventurous nature of her career, and she doesnt want things to change. The thought of giving it all up to marry and have a passel of kids gives her hives. But when her former lover disappears during a secret... [Read More...]

Free: Between the Causeways

This sweet, Southern cozy mystery is a must read for pet lovers. It’s Hallmark meets Reese Witherspoon meets Marley & Me… and for a very limited time its FREE to welcome a new audience “Between the Causeways.” “This charming canine tale offers a feel-good escape from the weight of fraught headlines.” -Kirkus Reviews “Celebrates the best of small-town southern life marking milestones with freshly baked cakes, embracing second chances, and sticking to... [Read More...]

Free: Cage of Bone

Suddenly, a murderers memories force their way into Max Iverson’s mind. Max is a private person by nature, isolated from his fellow humans. Now he is forced to know what the worst of them are thinking, and his nights are filled with nightmares. He is drawn into helping catch and punish the criminals whose thoughts he now knows. But now a cabal of criminals behind much of the major crime in the city is determined to eliminate him. Max must change from frightened quarry to pitiless hunter. ... [Read More...]

The Pine Barrens Stratagem

Steve Rockfish is a modern detective in a twist on the Rockford Files, full of colorful characters, fast flowing action, and edge-of-your-seat storyline. “A contemporary crime thriller that works on every level, from the smoldering investigation to the whipsaw banter between characters you’re bound to love.” (BestThrillers.com) $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

720 Heartbeats

What if your future would no longer be a mystery to you? What would you do? Detective Rok Kopitar’s life is turned upside down. His worldview and his common sense are being defied by an adversary who seems to know everything about him. From the moment he discovers an obscure icon on his desktop, everyday life seems to unravel. Everything he holds dear appears to slip through his fingers and is about to disappear from his life. Unless he manages to make the right defining decisions while w... [Read More...]

Detective Remy Ferguson Thriller Mystery Series

Det. Remy Ferguson and his ace team of the Miami-Dade Police Department face off with every kind of criminal from drug lords to domestic murderers to elite corrupt powerbrokers to psychopathic serial killers. Join them in locations such as Everglades National Park in the introductory novella Dragging Down, the Caribbean Sea in Mystery of LInconnu, and a billionaire private estate in Innocence Lost. Whatever the challenge, Remy leads his team at both personal and professional risk to find justic... [Read More...]