Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

“Dalrymple has upped her game in this chilling, riveting, compulsively page-turning thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you gasping for breath and desperate for more.” ~Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author. She thought she was safe…but even a continent away is not far enough to hide her from her enemies. Will she be able to evade a killer’s search? 4.6 stars, 68 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

When the daughter of a powerful U.S. senator turns up dead, former CIA operative Andy Flint wants answers. But his search for the truth exposes a chilling trail of killings leading to a conspiracy that could shatter the nation. As Flint closes in on a killer with a mission carved in blood, he becomes the next target in a war that’s been brewing in the shadows. 4.4 stars,13 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

With Russia’s sexist law banning women from working as auto mechanics, Zoya turns to small-time cons. But car repair scams don’t bring in enough to rescue her little brother from their toxic mother, so Zoya agrees to take part in a dangerous heist. Then the mastermind behind the job is murdered. Trapped between a deadly heist, a family tragedy, and a killer in her crew, Zoya must expose the truth before it buries her. 4.9 stars, 28 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

An explosion rocks a historic site, exposing skeletal remains—and triggering a deadly search for the truth. Preservationist Samantha Jordan and Detective Nick Ballard are thrust into a perilous vortex of deception, corruption, and murder where evidence vanishes and enemies strike without warning. To survive, they must solve the mystery before a ruthless killer silences them forever. 4.4 stars, 120 ratings. From $0.99. Free via Ku. SHOP NOW /

New release: Mellie thought her family’s darkest secrets died with them. She was wrong. A high-profile renovation brings her back to her childhood home where her brother died. She finds hidden rooms, medical files, missing names—and someone watching. This isn’t a renovation. It’s a trap. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

“Gripping, timely, and unafraid to confront uncomfortable truth, this thriller lingers well beyond its final page. GET IT!” ~Kirkus Review. She’s missing! He's ruined! Secrets sizzle. Wildfires rage! In a world grappling with climate change, violent crimes, and family secrets, the relentless pursuit of justice collides. Can Dick DeCosta and his vulnerable family survive? “Filled with high octane tension...a must-read for thriller lovers." ~Lisa Towles, Amazon bestselling author. 4.7 stars, 28 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Effie and Ben are partners in life—and in crime. Seduction, lies, and manipulation are their specialty. But when old secrets surface, their perfect partnership begins to fracture. And losing could be deadly. An Audible Best of the Year 2024 selection. 4.3 stars, 678 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

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 /