Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

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 /

The world’s population is going crazy. Every destructive thing they do is hilarious. Every murder is creative and hysterical. High school sweethearts Matt and Kyra are trying to reunite with Matt’s mother as a historic blizzard hits their town. The three of them must battle their way through a nightmarish landscape to survive. What is causing humanity to lose its sanity? Why are some people unaffected? Will they also lose their minds? 4.0 stars, 284 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

New release: Idyllic small-town life in the Valley is suddenly disrupted by secrets and lies as mystery surrounds four sisters—Rose, Willow, Fern, and Mara—each shaped by their demanding mother and kind-hearted father. Rose hides a storm of needs she can’t voice. Willow wears her virtue like armor. Fern drinks deeply from the cup of rebellion. And Mara is a dreamer who sees what others miss. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Miss Congeniality meets The Golden Girls in this hilarious mystery set in southern Louisiana. With a price on her head and a leak at the CIA, assassin Fortune Redding undertakes her most difficult mission ever…in Sinful, LA. Armed with her considerable skills and two ladies the locals dub The Geritol Mafia, Fortune decides to solve a murder. 4.5 stars, 42K+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Kalen McDonald is a normal man in every way but two: Kalen has had visions since childhood, and Kalen is a serial killer. More specifically, he murders other killers, each death a temporary elixir for the pain of a past loss. When a new killer arrives on the scene, Kalen will need to rely on his finely crafted skills to save the person he loves most. 4.4 stars, 500+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Eleven-year-old Ava O’Brien tells her parents a terrifying story: classmates blindfolded and led into a hidden basement, masked figures performing dark rituals, and a suffocating presence that still haunts her dreams. They want to believe it’s imagination, but as cracks spread through their small-town life, they realize Ava may be telling the truth—and evil is closer than they ever feared. 4.2 stars, 100+ ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Stanley, Joe, and Andre travel with Eve to the south of France to visit her home village. Pursued by the puppet master, the candyman, and others, they wonder if they will ever make it out of the enchanted forest. Along the way, Joe recalls his youth as a human, and the dark night that turned him into a vampire. From England to France to Transylvania, and from the Roman Empire to the American Civil War, this third book of the TransCrypted series takes you on a magical journey through time and space. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Abe thought he was ready for the apocalypse. He’d watched the movies, read the books, and prepared accordingly. But when the monsters arrived, he realized Hollywood didn’t get all the facts right. "A delightful approach to the zombie genre!" ~Amazon Review. 4.1 stars, 159 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Jared Cole can see souls. But when he bonds to a psychic boy, their link releases an ancient parasite that twists good people into crazed killers. As the carnage spreads, he faces a terrifying truth: breaking their connection might be the only way to stop the slaughter—but it could kill them both. 4.5 stars, 111 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

"A transformative tale of personal reinvention from a masterful storyteller." ~Kirkus Reviews. Be inspired by Susan, an unforgettable character who must overcome obstacles in the surprisingly still-wild American West. "A thoughtful, well-paced adventure, raising the stakes, right till the end." ~BookLife. 4.2 stars, 27 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

New release: It's 1946 and Black Lake has been named the worst city to live in, again! Gangsters run the city in cahoots with corrupt officials. Desperate characters try their best to escape a city that nobody can leave. Hitmen, disillusioned boxers, femme fatales, and lowlife hoods all stake a claim to the city. Who will survive, and what will be left of them? From $4.99 - SHOP NOW /

“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 /