This book selection was updated on June 05th, 2023.
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When a shocking discovery unearths an old secret, can Stella expose a killer?
Abandoned by her mother ten years earlier, Stella Ingman returns to her childhood home to help her father clean up after a flood. But she’s horrified when repairs to the backyard swimming pool reveal her missing parent’s hidden corpse.
Plunged into the depths of guilt and refusing to see her father as the number one suspect, Stella focuses on solving the gruesome crime. But hunting a murderer in the tight-knit sma...
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A new antique store, a new painting, and Old Man Foster falling off of the roof.
Juniper had bought the old craft store. She was always on the lookout for old and unique antiques. Mr. Fluffster and Spot especially enjoy their new sleeping spot on the 18th century chaise lounge.
At the funeral of Old Man Foster, high school friend, now Sheriff Chase Adler reveals that his death may not have been an accident.
Growing up, Juniper had always been afraid of Old Man Foster, thinking he was mean and s...
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Four women went on a weekend of fun to Miami. Four best friends who were inseparable.
No one returned.
The story made national headlines, and even after weeks of searching for them, they were never found.
What happened to them?
Are they still alive?
Ten years later, the teenage children of those same four women decide to take a trip together against the wishes of their families.
They are followed by a TV crew doing a true crime show. They’re returning to Miami to find out what happened to the...
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A world turned inside out, a family torn apart – their fight to reunite is the ultimate survival test.
Step into an adrenaline-fueled journey where Sarah and Adam brave a world consumed by darkness, determined to reunite with her family and protect two vulnerable girls. Can they overcome the lurking dangers? $0.99 on Kindle.
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Dangerous Deeds is the first book in this light-hearted romantic mystery series. If you like crazy families, fun engaging reads, and a sweet romance, all tied together with a ribbon of danger then you’ll love this first book in The Westport Mysteries.
When one door closes, another opens… or falls off its hinges.
They say that love is blind. Sure, they weren’t necessarily talking about old houses at the time, but that’s the story I’m sticking with. And I like that theory a whole lot be...
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While looking for inspiration for her next novel, a writer stumbles onto a mysterious man who appears to be doing surveillance at a cafe and soon finds herself in the crosshairs of the NSA and a local terror cell. Though she knows she is inviting danger, she can’t resist writing about a man who uses a fake name and doesn’t officially exist. On the other hand, her own name was changed for reasons she doesn’t want anybody to know, but unfortunately both sides are now centered on...
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A first-year medical student determined to do everything right . . . discovers something very wrong. Now she’s in a deadly race to expose the truth before more lives are lost—including her own. Or is it already too late?
WINNER – BEST MEDICAL THRILLER: Independent Press Award 2023 and LITERARY TITAN BOOK AWARD $0.99 on Kindle.
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Police search for the identities of people seen near the scene of a doctor’s murder. And it seems like an open and shut case when a father with a grievance against him can be placed nearby. But Detective Sergeant Sunita Roy wants to dig deeper, and with an internal affairs investigation ongoing, she’ll have to tread carefully. $2.99 on Kindle.
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Those who killed their partners will wish they had never been born. Pain is a burned ex-mercenary. Agony is a burned ex-cop. Together, they might just find out. The only problem? They can’t stand each other. Get the complete series boxed set and enjoy the exploits of two people…who might become friends. $0.99 on Kindle.
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“Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.” – NetGalley
Laura Foster’s not the type to go looking for trouble. But it seems to be looking for her.
Laura’s on the verge of living the life she’s always wanted. At the age of twenty-seven, she put her career plans on hold, married handsome widower Peter Foster, settled down in his Silicon Valley home, and helped raise his...
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In “Nobody’s Child,” PI Georgia Davis is plunged into a heart-wrenching investigation when she discovers the existence of a half-sister she never knew she had. As she dives deeper into the seedy underbelly of Chicago, Georgia discovers that her sister is caught up in a web of danger and violence that threatens both their lives. With time running out and an old enemy hot on their trail, Georgia must summon all her strength and courage to fight for survival in this pulse-poundin...
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Miami- Dade Detective Remy Ferguson investigates the gruesome death and dismemberment of a young woman discovered in Everglades National Park. The cause appears to be a rare attack by an alligator disturbed from its rest along the edges of the marsh. Then, forensic results point to a motive more ruthless and revolting than any found in a wildlife encounter – will someone get away with murder? Read now to discover Remy’s bold and irregular tactic that uncovers the twisted truth.
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The latest serial killer is the sickest in history. Can a 23-year old rookie with two PhDs stop him? The bodies are piling up and the public is terrified they could be next, adding to the pressure. Will Christian’s unique way of looking at problems be the answer? Or will the unexpected turns of the case lead to him paying the ultimate price?
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1964. Sir Winston Churchill is dying, so who is trying to kill him? To avert war a young Irishman, Lochran Ryan, must find out why and stop the assassin. Free on Kindle.
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Robin returns to her small hometown for her sister’s wedding, only to stumble upon a murder. She teams up with her high school crush, Sheriff Chris Payne, to track down the killer. They uncover clues that lead them to a bigger crime from the past. Will the murderer ruin her sister’s big day? $0.99 on Kindle.
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After Fred Lancing retired from the Air Force, he took a peaceful job as janitor at New York City’s top detective agency. When one of the detectives hands Fred a case as a cruel joke, Fred’s boredom with his job and his life gets the best of him. Denying all the dangers and problems, he elects to see if he can solve the case. Free on Kindle.
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Will they solve this ice cold crime in time?
Everyone’s favorite mother and daughter catering and crime solving duo returns for another adventure.
Mom’s quest to win Best Milkshake in the Fletcher Canyon newspaper sparks a rivalry with the neighborhood diner. But when the judge dies after tasting Mom’s milkshake, Mom and Christy’s catering business flat lines. Mom’s sure it was sabotage gone awry, but Christy thinks it was murder. Can she convince Mom to widen her ...
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Two men. One enigmatic path to follow. One night to succeed. One powerful enemy to face.
What began as a regular night soon turns into a complex treasure hunt among great works of history, art, and philosophy in search of answers that could forever alter the fate of the world. $0.99 on Kindle.
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It’s been a month without power. With no phones, no computers, and no reprieve, the remaining fragments of humanity are disintegrating rapidly. Starvation grips the populace as ruthless gangs emerge, seizing control in a merciless free-for-all that engulfs the entire nation.
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DEA Agent Sam Dahl investigates a missing person case for a friend, leading him to a dangerous investigation in Florida involving drugs and a romance. Christopher Amato’s thriller is a fast-paced page-turner for both readers and law enforcement professionals. Free on Kindle.
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The 1st seven books in the Joey Mancuso, Father O’Brian Detective Crime Mystery series. Outstanding offering! Former NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso and Father Dominic O’Brian! Known as The Last Advocates of the Victim, these two brothers are a force to be reckon with when it comes to solving the toughest cases in New York City. Based out of Captain O’Brian’s Irish Pub and Cigar Bar, located in the heart of the bustling Financial District, these two bring a unique combination of skills a...
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The Rowan Milani Chronicles 1-3 consists of the first three books of an action-packed espionage thriller set in a world irrevocably changed by the politics of terror: $0.99 on Kindle.
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Sam has always dreamed of becoming an actress. But when she arrives in L.A., she quickly discovers that the path to fame and fortune is paved with danger and deception. With a dark secret in her past, Sam is desperate to escape her town and will do anything to make her dreams a reality.
When she meets Corey, a mysterious and charismatic man who promises to help her, Sam thinks she’s finally found the break she’s been looking for. But as events unfold, she realizes that Corey is not ...
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The leader of a White Nationalist organization on the government’s domestic terrorist list hires 3J, a black attorney, to recover what he’s owed. When he realizes he won’t get paid everything back, he blames 3J, a black attorney, and opposing counsel, a Jewish attorney. How far will the hater go to get paid back and what steps will he take in the name of White Nationalism? $0.99 on Kindle.
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An Explosive Tale of Love and Survival
Rhyme Carter has a problem—she’s married to the Antichrist.
But her heart belongs to another man.
A man she deserted to the clutches of the Devil himself.
Emery Merrick wakes in a hospital to find the woman he loves betrayed him. Swept away on a drug-fueled tsunami of madness and mayhem, he plummets further into addiction, misery, and the machinations of immortal madmen.
But Rhyme has plans of her own. Plans to thwart her evil husband and reclaim her l...
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Laila Hope is haunted by the night she watched her father load her best friend’s body onto his truck. She was fourteen then, a child, and no one believed her. Her first case as a detective is a brutal homicide and kidnapping that feels all too familiar. To save a life, Hope must once again succumb to the darkness she has tried so hard to forget. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Is there “gold in them thar knickknacks?” Kami is exhausted by the sorting, dusting and pricing of items from her late parents’ estate. Her neighbors all have opinions, and one will kill to buy silence. Are the nearby woods a refuge or a waiting crime scene? $0.99 on Kindle.
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Jealousy, secrets, and revenge make a steamy love triangle in rural New York. Burley breaks his no-married-women rule for Lavender, igniting a dangerous obsession in his ex-lover Marta. As tensions mount, a psychic warns Lavender of the danger lurking in the Adirondack woods. Someone’s out for revenge, and lives may be at stake. $1.99 on Kindle.
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Instead of hosting trivia nights, the parents on Madison Lane decide to play by a whole new set of rules. Anything goes. Petra, Dawn and Amy are about to indulge in their darkest fantasies.
Until someone pushes those fantasies too far.
Petra soon realizes she’s caught in a dangerous game. One she may not win. $0.99 on Kindle.
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In a matter of minutes, they ruled Myrna Tucker’s death a suicide. But one must ask, did the detective assigned to the case conduct a thorough investigation? If not, why not? In his latest addition to the acclaimed Mancuso and O’Brian Crime Mysteries series, author Owen Parr plunges readers into the world of industrial espionage and murder. A Seed for Murder delves into the timely and gripping subject of genetically modified crops, exposing a tangled web of deceit and greed that is ...
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Detective Roger Taylor has been through hell and back. After defeating his nemesis Leonard Pierson, Taylor lost the love of his life, Shelia Lee. But when a local business owner is murdered in his own home, Taylor finds himself partnered with newbie detective Laura Barnes, embarking on a new investigation.
As Taylor and Barnes dive deeper into the case, they soon discover that the remnants of Pierson’s criminal organization are seeking revenge. With their lives on the line, Taylor and Bar...
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A horse racing world with a killer on the loose! In the gritty underworld of Thoroughbred racing Detective JD Cole has landed his toughest case yet, one that puts those he loves in the crosshairs of a dangerous foe. With everyone hiding something, will the good guys win against all odds? You’ll be guessing on that one till the end! Free on Kindle.
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It’s the summer of 1996 in Lewton, Indiana, and Jenna Wilson is working hard and playing harder. Surrounded by her friends, they’re surviving the sweltering heat with drinks and playing cards. Then one of them is murdered.
Local law enforcement is certain that one of her friends is to blame, but Jenna refuses to believe one of those she trusts most could be behind a brutal killing. As bodies pile up, will she unravel the mystery in time to save herself, or is one of her closest alli...
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When Portia Black, professional vigilante, returns to the east coast to investigate the disappearance of an undercover NYPD officer, it seems like the long-cold trail is a never-ending loop of u-turns and dead ends.
What’s worse, depending on who you ask, Isabella Parker is long dead. Or very much alive. Her father, Elroy, is convinced that she was murdered by Klaus Von Hollen, eighties club czar and furry maven, who is soon to be released from prison with a brain tumor. But Klaus has a very ...
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Midlife—when the magic really begins…
Happy Birthday and hello Mid-life crisis to me. At forty-five, I thought life was over. Dead-end job, empty nest…it was just me and the cat. But when I lost my house and moved in with my senior citizen mom—that was the icing on my cake. Then, out of nowhere, my luck changed—or so I thought. I won a trip to an Inn…
Who knew the prize would be learning I’m not just a broke, divorced, empty-nester—I’m a witch.
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For fans of intense psychological thrillers and murder mysteries that seem too real to be fiction. Featuring plenty of suspense, a dash of romance, and a former military male lead, this story of courage and bravery in the midst of danger and unnecessary tragedy will have you cheering on the heroic actions of ordinary people living a nightmare that happens all too often in America today. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Winner of a 2022 Chill With A Book Premier Reader’s Award! A retired detective who’s now a school receptionist helps her former police colleague to solve a murder at the school. The odd pair of Edward – a gifted cellist and newly arrived student at the school – and his pushy mother seem to be involved, somehow… $0.99 on Kindle.
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A fugitive from justice, an impossible mission, and a taste for murder
Nail-biting? You’ll chew your fingers off!
Wanted by the FBI and hiding out on a remote island in the Pacific, Peter Blake has an unwelcome visit. He’s been rumbled by a man who “trades in information” and the price for not being handed over to the authorities is to use his mountaineering experience to lead a team on a dangerous mission to recover a fallen satellite. If he fails, it will cost him his life. $0.99 on K...
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Patricia Pavlik was left been three decades ago–by her country. She is called a “pearl” to those who still hold her because they see her as white and valuable. Patricia is still trying to get home, by any means possible. And if she does–when she does–all hell will break loose. $0.99 on Kindle.
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When Bay Bishop’s husband was found in the alley behind their Northern Michigan restaurant, she lost not only the partner in her dreams of establishing the best fine-dining establishment in the area but the man she thought was the love of her life. Then she finds out how he had betrayed her. Now she’s a suspect.
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