Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When a Stranger Comes... by Karen S. Bell

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Satisfying one's greed can come at a devilishly high cost. Author Alexa Wainwright is losing her mojo. Her latest works aren't selling like her internationally bestselling debut. She vows to do whatever it takes to get back to number one. As she makes this vow, suddenly a lightning bolt cracks across the cloudless sky transporting the clueless Alexa to an alternate universe. Here, the characters in her books are given the breath of life. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Pura Vida by Jim Utsler

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Detroit homicide detective Jacob Miller has been accused of many things, but being smart isn't one of them. The murder of drug dealer Willy is proof enough of that, but not covering it up is even worse. So why would he think that stealing a fellow inmate's hidden fortune is any smarter, especially when an ex-mafia family head is after the same thing? 4.9 stars, 14 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Superordinary Detective by Argo Ashton

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When Tess accidentally joins a secret cult, she hires the only investigator who'll believe her, unproven detective Blake Eastwood. Together they attempt to steal the cult's prize from a moving train but Blake begins to suspect ulterior motives. Events take a turn for the complex when another party shows up, with an equal interest in the prize but a greater disregard for the lives of others. Aphrodite's magic girdle soon becomes the focus of a deadly game of hot potato that threatens to leave Blake's first proper case in failure. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Frontier Outlaws by Michael Cardwell

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Months after the showdown that nearly cost him his life, Game Warden Danny Coogan faces a new threat. It starts with a dead steer. Which happens to be near the body of a dead rancher. With the flavor of a down-home yarn and the intensity of a high adventure, Frontier Outlaws offers fans a thrilling ride that delivers a bronco-busting punch of an ending. 4.7 stars, 53 ratings on Goodreads. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - When I Watched Her Die by Sonya Bateman

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

From bestselling author Sonya Bateman comes a shocking psychological thriller. I was twelve when I watched her die in the woods. No one believed what I saw. Until now. We finally found her. And now, I get to investigate her murder. But first, I have to catch a serial killer who might be targeting me next. FREE - SHOP NOW


FREE - Beware by R Shannon

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Ryan Mallardi, handsome private investigator, helps his parish priest, Father Liam, find a family member who goes missing three months after moving into his parish. How can someone who barely knows anyone go missing? Father Liam's niece, Colleen, joins the investigation with Ryan, and together they uncover truths that change all of their lives forever. Part of the Ryan Mallardi PI series of Christian Contemporary Mystery/Romance novels. 4.4 stars, 112 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


A Thin Line by Craig N. Hooper

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

He's been framed for murder. Hunted and shot at. Had a loved one kidnapped. All to protect a decades old government secret. From the seedy underbelly of LA's human trafficking ring to the highest office in the land, join former operative Garrison Chase's harrowing journey to clear his name and expose the truth. If you love thrillers and edge-of-your-seat suspense, this is the book for you! A Garrison Chase Thriller Book 2. 4.4 stars, 1800+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Strike Price by L. A. Starks

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Celebrating Oscar-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon and cultural-rich suspense involving Native Americans. Murder disrupts a billion-dollar deal. A business deal turned deadly, concluding with a plot to force the U.S. to confront another global power. To stop the plot and save lives, up-by-the-bootstraps Lynn Dayton must trust a Cherokee elder who carries a corrosive secret. Features authentic Cherokee syllabary text in clues that tie fascinating Native American history to global high-stakes drama today. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Pine Dwellers by T.M. Dotson

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The death of a beloved artist causes an uproar in the quiet pines of Crowgrove County, a mysterious gardener with sinister secrets, a former student with evil intentions, and a husband distraught with grief. One of them played a role in her demise. Her eerie paintings birthed something malevolent in the Pinewood and now it's coming for them all. Unravel the truth of what really happened to Joanna Humpharies in this twisted tale of terror that will keep you on the edge of your seat and linger long after it's finished. From $4.99. SHOP NOW


Unholy Secrets by Delphine Boswell

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

“This mystery grabs you from the very start and doesn't let go until the startling finale.” The first book in the Dana Greer mystery series is a “...deliciously creepy, devilishly clever nailbiter.” Follow Dana in Unholy Secrets as she finds no one is exempt from falling off a pedestal of grace into sin's darkness. A child's body is found in a marshy bog on Cape Peril, an island off Maine, in 1952. Private investigator Dana Greer, running from a cold case and a failed marriage, is intent on finding the murderer. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Coming June 25th, LitNuts is excited about Tasha's debut novel! An aimless young woman starts writing to an accused serial killer while he awaits trial and then, once he’s acquitted, decides to move in with him and take the investigation into her own hands in this dark and irresistibly compelling thriller. Pre-orders start at $14.99. SHOP NOW /  


FREE - Lost Dreams by J. T. Bishop

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Ex-Texas Ranger Trick Monroe tackles his first case at a paranormal agency with his partner Mason Redstone. A simple missing person investigation turns sinister as a malevolent entity threatens Mason, leading to murder and a frame-up. With Mason's sister Mikey, they’ll uncover dark secrets that could lead to another murder—one of their own. FREE - SHOP NOW


What I Know About July by Kat Hausler

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Simon is on the up and up – he’s out of rehab, and his band is gaining moderate success around Berlin. But out of the corner of his eye and over his shoulder, he’s always aware of her. The stalker. She’s at every show, no matter what city. She sends hundreds of postcards to his label. Worst of all, she acts like she knows him. Like she owns him. When the stalker disappears after his show, Simon is the prime suspect. Initially an effort to clear his name, his search for July quickly becomes a deeper psychological quest. From $9.49 SHOP NOW


FREE - Miz Scarlet and the Vanishing Visitor by Sara M. Barton

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The second book in a popular cozy mystery series laced with humor and romance. Join forty-something amateur sleuth Scarlet Wilson at the Jersey Shore for some summer fun and romance in a “missing dog” mystery that tails her home to the Four Acorn Inn with a cast of characters you won’t soon forget! 4.1 stars, 700+ ratings on Goodreads. FREE - SHOP NOW


Sanibel Wind by David Crosby

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

New release! In the explosive tenth chapter of the Will Harper Mystery Series, Harper must deal with fugitives Birdie and Rufus while also navigating treacherous waters to rescue the stranded as Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc on Sanibel Island. For fans of John D. MacDonald and aficionados of crime mysteries by Dawn McKenna and Wayne Stinnett, Sanibel Wind is a seafaring odyssey where Harper races against time, unraveling the unpredictable currents of love, deception, and Florida's tumultuous underworld. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


False Haven by Rebecca Rook

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

New release! A chilling YA horror novel where Holes meets The Haunting of Hill House. Seventeen-year-old Vivienne Barston’s mother is dead and her father is lost in his grief, leaving Viv to deal with her sadness and anger alone. Her destructive behaviors land her in a court-mandated program: work for six weeks with a trail conservation crew in the woods of southern Oregon, and she’ll be free with a clean slate. But a visit to a remote and derelict former asylum with a haunted history causes Viv to face the ghosts of the past while fighting for her future. From $4.99 SHOP NOW


Will Harper Florida Thrillers: Vol. 1-4 by David Crosby

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The Will Harper Mystery Series opens with a bang and never stops thanks to the protagonist, a semi-retired reporter and burgeoning sleuth who lives aboard his yacht in the Florida Keys when he’s not solving hard-boiled murder mysteries. This box set includes four complete novels: Million Dollar Staircase, Guilty Money, Florida Burning, and The Florida Shuffle. 4.6 stars, 1800+ ratings. From $8.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Murder Next Door by Sarah Bell

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“An unputdownable murder mystery filled with twists and turns with a stunning sapphic romance at its heart.” ~Rachel Bowdler. In 1912 England, a couple investigate their neighbor’s murder, but what they uncover leaves them questioning whether this is a mystery best left unsolved. “Before reading, I’d never spent one second of my life thinking about Edwardian Leeds. This book made me feel like I was actually there and like I knew Louisa and Ada and the people around them.” ~Cat Sebastian. Book 1 in the series. 4.1 stars, 65 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - The Skull Keeper by Mariëtte Whitcomb

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Best friends on social media, Allysa and Morgan share a love of three things: thriller novels, true crime, and keeping secrets from each other. Allysa has never believed her brother simply left town without saying goodbye. Once they learn he’s the last known victim of a serial killer, they decide to do what the police couldn’t – bring the killer to justice. When the hunters become the hunted, only one question remains: Do you know your friend well enough to save her life? 4.2 stars, 37 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Charleston Conundrum by Stacy Wilder

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Join PI Liz Adams and her truth sniffing Lab, Duke, as Liz investigates the murder of her best friend, Peg. Liz never imagined when she moved to Charleston, SC, that she would use her skills as a private investigator to avoid winding up on Death Row. Journey from Charleston to Paris and back in the emotional unraveling of Peg’s life and death to a killer ending. "A clever and well-constructed mystery." A Liz Adams Mystery, Book 1. 4.4 stars, 68 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


Beneath the Tracks by Wendy Ann Roberts

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Tree houses are supposed to be magical hideouts. They are high up, shrouded by forest, and far enough out of their small town that no one can stumble across it. At least that was Riley and Ace's belief. That is until Sammy and his followers destroy it, sending Ace and Riley into the woods. While hiding, Riley and Ace discover a forgotten train track and the tunnel that runs underneath. Riley instantly rejects the idea of moving their hideout into the tunnel. It's cold. It's stinks. And her best friend disappears while inside the tunnel. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Shadow Operative by Sam Cogley

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

In the shadows of global espionage, Adam Knight, Penumbra Division's best covert operative, must balance the moral line for the greater good. Injured, yet indispensable, Knight chases a murderer, thought dead, across the world, after a scientist's killing in Greece. Facing lethal foes, he uncovers a secret weapons program threatening the global order. This gripping espionage saga, akin to Clancy, Child, Ludlum, Flynn, and Fleming, races against time, where every truth and treachery collide in a high-stakes global game. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Double Mayhem by Sam Berretti

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Doris Watson, a reclusive engineer, goes on a blind date, kills a syndicate hitman, acquires a psychic child, and gets recruited as a spy. That was one hell of a night out. She is not a super spy, she is not a trained assassin, she is someone real and much more dangerous, a smart woman pushed into a corner. Her lonely existence is shattered as headstrong men cross her path. Dangerous men with dangerous needs. Some days you shouldn't leave the house. FREE - SHOP NOW


Special Access by Mark A. Hewitt

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

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! From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Past Sins by J. Thomas Witcher

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Retired detective Tobias “Swede” Atkins is in for a rollercoaster ride. Battling post-coma challenges, a perplexing ex-wife, and accusations of arson, his world spirals into a tangled web of suspicions and doubts. As he navigates a town on the edge of chaos, a woman’s desire to turn a restaurant into a battleground unravels a historic murder and concealed secrets fanned by the mountain’s fiery whispers. Swede discovers the past haunts the present and truth is as elusive as mountain winds. 4.8 stars, 18 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW