Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When Detective Hiroshi Shimizu leaves the safe confines of his office to investigate a triple murder at a porn studio, the leads point him in multiple directions. Together with an ex-sumo wrestler and his old-school mentor, Hiroshi tracks the killers through Tokyo's teen hangouts, bayside docks, and crowded squares, straight into the underbelly of the global economy. As bodies wash up from Tokyo Bay, Hiroshi uncovers trafficking rings and cryptocurrency scammers whose connections extend to the highest levels of Tokyo's power elite. 4.4 stars, 700+ratings. From $6.99 - SHOP NOW / 

What if the government said that your missing wife never existed? Intrigue and conspiracy from Munich to the burning sands of Saudi Arabia. What is real, and what is not? Who is really who, and why? If you love fast-paced international thrillers, then take on Covert Dreams. It's like "reading Robert Ludlum and the Bourne series." ~Dale Roberts, mystery writer. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

The sudden death of a refugee sets off a chain of events that will change Shelley’s quiet life forever. Her search for the truth uncovers a web of conspiracy, danger, and corruption that reaches all the way to the top. Shelley is reluctant to jeopardise her safe career and comfortable life, but she may have to break rules and risk everything to uncover the truth. Can ordinary people make a difference in a world where powerful forces hold all the cards? From $4.99 - SHOP NOW / 

When the top American diplomat in Tokyo is killed, he leaves a missing manuscript, boxes of research, a lost keynote speech, and a tangled web of relations. His alluring daughter wants answers but finds only threats. Detective Hiroshi Shimizu is dragged from white-collar crime investigations into the street-level realities of Pacific Rim politics. When two more bodies turn up, Hiroshi must choose between desire and duty, violence or procedure, before the killer strikes again. 4.3 stars, 983 ratings. From $5.99 - SHOP NOW / 

In Tokyo, murder is easy to hide. Detective Hiroshi Shimizu investigates white-collar crime in Tokyo. But when he gets pulled into a grisly murder case, his investigation takes him into the hostess clubs and skyscraper offices of the world's biggest city, and into the perilous market for buying and selling the world's most expensive real estate. Book 1 of the Detective Hiroshi Series. “Gripping and suspenseful.” ~Booklife. 4.2 stars, 2200+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

“A sharply defined, engrossing cast elevates this crime caper.” ~Kirkus Reviews. When the enforcer of a cartel arrives in Chicago, police detective Marcelle DeSantis and her partner, Bernie Bernardelli, must race against the clock to stop a deadly convergence of criminals. 4.6 stars, 300+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull you in and don't let go!" ~Lisa Regan, USA Today and WSJ bestselling crime fiction author. An invitation to speak at the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference draws Ann Kinnear into a mystery within a mystery, where the stakes are not just reputation and riches—they're life and death. 4.5 stars, 34 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Reader Views Reviewers Choice Gold Award. After covering the war in Ukraine, Briley Jacobs returns to Arkansas to rest and recuperate. She reconnects with longtime crush, sexy sheriff Seth McKenna, but the budding romance is interrupted when one of the good citizens of their town is murdered. When a shocking revelation changes everything and Seth disappears, Briley is determined to find him—even if it means coming face-to-face with the killer. 4.9 stars, 11 ratings. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Arista Kelly thought dealing with a serial killer was terrifying. Now she must face something even more dreadful—her bloodthirsty uncle and his henchman, who have found her safe haven. With her home in the redwoods exposed, she will have to stand strong against a force that knows no boundaries. 4.6 stars, 30 ratings on Goodreads. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

In the wake of a calamitous loss, Drystan Caine's life is thrown into chaos. With the law enforcement investigation stagnating, he embarks on a self-imposed crusade. But his rogue pursuit of justice rapidly takes a treacherous turn, and Drystan must confront how far he is willing to go before succumbing to darkness in a story that probes the psychological toll of grief and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. 4.8 stars on Amazon.com, 4.6 stars on Goodreads. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

New release: Needles have been used for centuries. Sometimes for good. Sometimes not. When men along the South Louisiana bayous die with needle marks, Niki Dupre is called to unravel the mystery. With her partner, Donna Cross, in the killer’s sights, Niki races against time. Book 3 of the Louisiana Murder Mysteries. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

"Gripping sprint through the make-or-break oil and gas industry. Dayton's undertakings are as risky as they are critical, but Starks offsets the danger with hefty character-driven scenes that will resonate with readers. Fast-paced and dramatic, Starks's novel offers a slew of fascinating characters...effectively weaving in her own experience in the global energy sector to build a sharp plot that's bolstered by obvious insider knowledge." ~Publishers Weekly/BookLife. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Adele Gossling seeks peace and small pleasures in Arrojo after the death of her father. Peace is exactly what she doesn’t get when she discovers her neighbor’s dead body in her gazebo. The police have a firm suspect, but Adele is sure he’s innocent. If he didn’t do it, who did? "The story comes alive!” Book 1 in the series. "Extremely entertaining." ~Amazon Review. 4.4 stars, 800+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

New release: After private investigator Niki Dupre receives an encrypted message, she learns that it came from a high school friend, now dead under suspicious circumstances. Soon, Niki herself becomes a target. Attacked in her home and pursued across state lines, Niki uncovers a criminal network connected to Mississippi’s underworld. Book 2 of the Louisiana Murder Mysteries. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

A cruise to paradise. A prophecy to protect. A nightmare to survive. On the tranquil waters of a luxury cruise ship, Jessica and her miracle-born daughter, Zamzam, try to outrun the darkness. But a Satanic cult—rooted in the Mojave Desert and connected to the highest levels of power—is hunting them, seeking to murder the child foretold to challenge evil itself. Will faith, love, and the power of an extraordinary child rewrite destiny? 4.6 stars, 12 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New release: A Louisiana murder mystery that unravels a perilous web of deceit and greed in a culture known for its crawfish and jambalaya. Lucky Stryker's decision to skip school to go fishing takes a deadly turn when he and two friends witness the body of Louisiana's wealthiest man being dumped into the bayou. With millions at stake, the man's wife has plenty of motives. The kids, with secret lives of their own, have ample reasons to benefit from Caleb Glover's death. Book 1 of the Louisiana Murder Mysteries. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

When Liam learns that his wife has left him for a former love and taken their eight-year-old daughter with her, Liam leaves his NJ home to search for them in New York City. With only 24 hours before they flee the country, he goes on a wild, unforgiving, frantic search through rain-soaked Manhattan. 4.5 stars, 61 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New release: Emily returns home one morning after a night out with her friend. Emily cheated on her husband, Will, and her phone is missing. When Will receives photos as evidence of Emily's infidelity and leaves her, Emily feels like her world is collapsing around her. But Emily has no memory of what happened, and it feels to Will like Emily is telling the truth. A story of when trust is put to the test. 4.3 stars, 8 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Former Texas Ranger and gifted medium Mason Redstone finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and betrayal. When his estranged partner, Trick Monroe, seeks Mason’s aid in a murder investigation, the lines between trust and suspicion blur. Mason plunges in, trusting his supernatural abilities to guide him through a web of secrets. But as the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, the truth threatens to shatter the fragile trust between the former partners. The Redstone Chronicles Book One. 4.4 stars, 798 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

In this sweeping climate thriller, an economist and a public servant join forces—and hearts—to navigate a dangerous international conflict and imminent environmental disaster. Courage has never mattered more in this suspenseful story of doing what it takes to protect the places—and people—you call home. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

"Brilliant, satisfying, suspenseful, and gripping." ~Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author. When the owners of Lynch and Son Winery turn up dead, it seems that Ann Kinnear has stepped into the middle of a family feud turned fatal. "An intriguing novel with surprising twists, and plenty of suspense." ~Michael Bradley, award-winning author of Dead Air. 4.4 stars, 64 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

When a prominent attorney is murdered and branded with a star, Detectives Daniels and Remalla go on the hunt for a killer. A reporter on a mission, a stranger with secrets, and a disgruntled cousin become tools in a game where Daniels and Remalla don’t know the rules. Will their partnership survive a dangerous game, or will Daniels and Remalla become prey to a shadowy underworld determined to destroy them? 4.7 stars, 76 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Alone on a two-thousand-hectare sheep and cattle property in Queensland, Ginny Shepherd questions her husband’s sudden death, convinced it was no accident. It seems someone else wants the property and will stop at nothing to get it. A stranger arrives, sparking a smoldering attraction between him and Ginny. But is the stranger who he says he is? Or could it be that someone has a grudge to settle? Book 1 in the series. 4.4 stars, 500+ ratings. From $5.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Kat Beckman is a survivor. A harrowing IED attack in Afghanistan left her with debilitating PTSD, but it’s not something she talks about. Then one day, a mysterious man offers Kat a cure for the cancer that is killing Kat's mother-in-law, leading Kat down a path of blackmail, murder, and treason as she chooses between her love for her family and her loyalty to her country. 4.3 stars, 1100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Emma Finch is on a well-deserved vacation with her boyfriend, Harry. Everything is smooth sailing until Emma and Harry board a tender to the picturesque island of Lapis Rock. While waiting to arrive in paradise, one of the seven passengers on the boat is murdered, and the captain is forced to stop at an abandoned island. Stuck until help can arrive, Emma must figure out what happened to the unfortunate passenger, but nothing seems to be going right. At every turn, secrets are revealed, and no one can be trusted. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /