Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

It’s Christmas 1985. Phil Collins rules the airwaves, Back to the Future rocks the box office, and Teddy Ruxpin reigns supreme as the season’s must-have gift.
Meet Tim and Blair, young upwardly mobile professionals from Omaha, Nebraska. They’re traveling to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Christmas in their brand-new Jeep Wagoneer.
They’ve driven this same 250-mile stretch of Interstate 80 countless times without incident.
Tonight will be different.
A blizzard descends. There’s been a prison break. And that’s just in the first few miles.
Will they make it to their destination where yuletide cheer awaits?
Only one thing’s certain. It will take a Christmas miracle to survive this drive.  From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Now living on a ranch in Texas training performance horses, he swore he’d never go back.The arrival of an unexpected guest at the ranch throws Travis headfirst into trouble. A man shows up on his doorstep claiming an agent that saved his life has gone dark and is nowhere to be found. Worse yet, the CIA believes her to be a traitor.A simple dinner to talk through the details leads to murder and a plan to topple the entire US government, a threat that even Travis can’t ignore. Now it’s Travis’s mission to save the agent and uncover the truth, if he can find her in time… FREE – SHOP NOW /

Ann is indulging her love of aviation by working toward her pilot’s license at Avondale Airport—and protecting her privacy by discouraging the attentions of a filmmaker intent on documenting her spirit-sensing abilities. Little does she know that a fiery plane crash in the Pennsylvania Wilds will embroil her in a race to track down a contract on which two rivals are banking their futures. And when airshow pilot Gwen Burridge launches a smear campaign against Ann, she is even more determined to uncover the truth. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /

For Steve Branford, Gilmore Mansion is more than a house—it’s a legacy. He’s willing to risk everything, including his family’s savings and their trust, to restore the crumbling Sierra Nevada estate. But Steve uncovers a history of tragedy that clings to the house like a winter chill. Midnight Stone, a 2025 Mary Shelley Short List finalist for Paranormal Fiction by the Chanticleer International Book Awards, delivers a haunting blend of atmosphere and suspense. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /

A suspicious death. A web of intrigue. Will she risk everything to expose the truth? When a vulnerable refugee dies, Shelley’s search for answers uncovers a high-level conspiracy. She isn't bold but can she expose the truth and live? This Australian mystery suspense thriller has political intrigue and a woman amateur sleuth. Described by readers as "a highly charged electrical thriller" and "an intriguing, character-driven plot.  From $4.99 - SHOP NOW /

Forty years ago, Lenny Battaglia dumped a body in a barrel into Lake Mead. For now, the barrel remains underwater, but the drought-ravaged lake keeps dropping. Can Lenny cover his crooked past in the Las Vegas mob before it finds him out?

“...a gripping crime drama…” —READERS’ FAVORITE (five stars) From. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

“Death is all around you. Everywhere you turn, everyone you touch, even for you—death!”
The brutal slaying of a mother by a dreaded vampire one bitter night during medieval Europe’s bloody Crusades sends a young Bulgarian nobleman on a deadly quest for revenge. The senseless torture of a lord by the fearsome Ottoman enemy encourages a Greek squire to join Vlad Dracula’s secretive and chivalric Order of the Dragon in search of answers.
And again, vengeance.
Two separate paths, and both lead straight to the abyss.
Game of Thrones meets Dracula. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"A propulsive medical thriller" ~USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Bird. On a cruise ship sailing across the Atlantic, Dr. Peter Palma expects to treat passengers for minor ailments. But when a vile affliction pits loved ones against each other and with the morgue overflowing, Peter must fight his delirium to neutralize the threat. Gold Medal winner in 2025 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest, General Thriller category From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

One Man's Journey to Hunt Down His Murderer. A high-concept suspense thriller with a supernatural twist. After a freak skiing accident puts him in a coma, John Bastian awakens with memories of a past life as Jack Bachman. Unshakable visions of treasure, a violent axe attack, and a vibrant red-headed woman consume his thoughts, propelling him toward a dangerous future that feels as inevitable as his past. 4.1 stars, 100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Get ready for a thrilling ride in this funny female-led crime caper. When a rival company launches a smear campaign against Martha and Nayeli's business, they concoct a daring plan to infiltrate their competitor. But the fight may not be so easy―and to make matters worse, Martha is drawn to a mysterious and attractive man at the center of it all. "A delightful story that celebrates the bonds of friendship, the thrill of adventure, and the sweetness of shared moments.” ~Readers’ Favorite. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Ann goes to Maine to solicit help from fellow spirit senser Garrick Masser. Ann and Garrick find more trouble than they bargained for in a tale of obsession and misplaced loyalty that has its roots in a crumbling summer hotel, international art theft, and the historic wildfire that raged across Mount Desert Island in 1947. "Keen and charming." ~Kirkus Reviews. 4.3 stars, 275 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /

For Marlowe Burgess, it was supposed to be the job of a lifetime: restoring a Chicago landmark. That was, until her business partner stole every dime she had. With her life in shambles, Marlowe reaches out to Emily Tizzano, a former cold case detective with the Chicago Police Department for vengeance. A fast-paced psychological thriller for fans of Tom Clancy, Robin James, and L. T. Ryan. 4.5 stars, 800+ ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Faron Chevalier, a wealthy, young widow, struggles to move on from her husband’s unsolved murder by traveling to a lakeside town where suspicion and danger lurk in the shadows of the wilderness. Gripping and suspenseful to the end. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW /

Ann Kinnear has created a peaceful existence at her cabin in the Adirondack woods. But the calm is shattered after socialite Elizabeth Firth is reported missing. With few clues and fewer options, Philadelphia Detective Joe Booth calls upon Ann's spirit-sensing abilities to help solve the mystery and to uncover what Elizabeth's husband is hiding beneath his cloak of wealth and privilege. Book 1 in the series. 4.4 stars, 1234 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Layla Devereaux, an exceptionally perceptive nature photographer, travels to an isolated island only to find that it's inhabited by ghosts. There to solve the mystery of a lighthouse tour guide’s murder and free her wrongly accused brother, Layla soon realizes she faces greater dangers than she imagined. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW /

Theo Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock. When eerily similar homicides of the homeless by euthanasia occur in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in to help by the police departments of both cities. Working with Delaney Watson and the beautiful AI robot P.A.M., Holmes and his team are faced with contradictory DNA evidence and a bizarre connection with Elvis. This contemporary murder mystery is filled with unique characters, forensic science, and engaging plot twists. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Young Sean Callahan and his team of Marshals are tasked with hunting down vampires that have infiltrated New England in the 1890s. Meanwhile, organized crime runs wild in his hometown of New Bedford, and Professor Zurich relentlessly searches for a centuries-old vampire who murdered his family. Sean must embrace his role as an avenger, facing unimaginable challenges and testing his faith and courage. The story is a thrilling battle of good versus evil in the late 19th century. FREE - SHOP NOW /

In 19th-century New Jersey, a cold, cruel beast of a man plots an arranged marriage for his son, but the boy’s relationship with a mysterious foreign girl threatens everything. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Blood Born tells the story of an everyday, down-on-his-luck man who encounters a vampire by chance (or so he thinks), and is offered the opportunity to start a whole new life. With unlimited resources, new powers, and a new home, what could go wrong? Blood Born is a new spin on vampires that will have you on edge from start to finish. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

The Founding Fathers created our independence while burying America’s horrifying secret. A chosen group of alumni is relentlessly chased by a mysterious figure in the mid-1800s. Known as the Rush Bloods, they are hunted due to possessing a private journal belonging to Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. This cunning immortal figure is hellbent on a long-awaited, deadly revenge and will not rest until their blood flows upon the earth. Download free chapters from the author's site! From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

She came home to heal, not to be framed for murder. But when a bitter rival is found dead in her apothecary—and her fingerprints are on the weapon—Carissa Carmichael must clear her name before the town condemns her and she loses everything all over again. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Pick up this box set of the first three Adele Gossling Mysteries and immerse yourself in turn-of-the-century Northern California in all its dynamic and chaotic glory for a fun and cozy read! Follow Adele and her spiritual sidekick Nin as they solve the case of a dead debutante, a poisoned schoolteacher, and a matriarch who may or may not have left a generous will. "Great new series!” From $2.99 - SHOP NOW /

A slow-burn horror saga of memory, place, and a thing that learns. When explorers awaken a force in Blackwood Asylum, reality mutates: town, landscape, and minds become living museums of dread. Jack, Erica, and survivors face an aetheric intelligence that trades love for safety. Perfect for fans of psychological, cosmic, and asylum horror. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Belinda Lawrence and Hazel Whitby are about to embark on an exhilarating adventure through the stunning landscapes of France, following in the footsteps of literary giants Edith Wharton and Henry James. What begins as a charming escapade soon takes a harrowing turn when a series of murders shatter the tranquility of their group. Each member of this seemingly innocent band becomes a potential suspect, and uncertainty seeps into the minds of the amateur sleuths in this literary journey through France. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW /