Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Safe in Death by S.K. Rizzolo

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

In Victorian England, 1861, Esther Hardy refuses to accept the limited choices of marriage or servitude as a governess. When a dying woman with a dark past appears on her doorstep, Esther is thrust into a dangerous mystery, battling ruthless villains and the secrets of the elite to unmask a killer, and she finds herself drawn to an enigmatic gentleman whose role in the intrigue is unclear. In a city shrouded in deception and danger, she must risk everything to protect her family and prove herself as a detective—or lose it all. 4.4 stars, 11 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Twisted Justice by Patricia Gussin

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Laura Nelson’s picture-perfect life—a thriving career as a surgeon, five happy kids, and her charismatic husband Steve, a TV news anchor—shatters when she learns of his affair with his co-anchor, Kim. But when Kim is murdered and Laura is found holding the smoking gun, her fight for freedom begins. As lies and dark secrets unravel, Laura must confront how far she’ll go to protect the life she built—or risk losing everything to a deadly web of deceit. 4.1 stars, 500+ ratings. From $1.99 - SHOP NOW


In Danger of Judgment by David Rabin

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

An award-winning author delivers “a stunning debut….that’s cinematic and wildly compelling.” -IndieReader (5 stars). In 1987 Chicago, two police detectives racing to stop a drug war are caught in the crossfire between a drug lord and a man seeking vengeance against him. “A sharply defined, engrossing cast elevates this crime caper.” -Kirkus Reviews. 4.6 stars, 250+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 


FREE - The Girl Once Known by Raylene Mae Demeester

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This first book in a gripping trilogy follows Mira Harris after a violent hit-and-run shatters her life. Haunted by a dysfunctional childhood and her estranged father's return, Mira has always sought control through order. But as her trust and body are broken, she must confront buried truths about her past and decide if the pursuit of justice is worth the devastating cost to herself and those she loves. 4.0 stars, 40 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


After the Fall by Patricia Gussin

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

An injury ends Laura Nelson’s career as a surgeon. Now, as the Vice President for Research of a pharmaceutical company, Laura works to finalize the approval of a groundbreaking new drug. But her efforts are being thwarted by a malicious FDA employee who will go to any length to prevent the drug’s approval—and Laura is standing directly in his path. 4.2 stars, 250+ ratings. From $1.99 - SHOP NOW


Shadows and Secrets: A Detectives Daniels and Remalla Omnibus, Books 1 - 3 by J.T. Bishop

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When investigations turn deadly and dark secrets conceal powerful enemies, trust is their only weapon. Meet Daniels and Remalla, two detectives who’ve got each other’s backs in the face of danger, psychopaths, and the unexplained. In this omnibus edition, they’ll face killers with unique abilities, battle terrifying evil, and risk their safety and sanity for the ones they love. And when survival is on the line, their only hope is to rely on each other. $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


And Then There Was One by Patricia Gussin

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Nine years ago, Katie and Scott Monroe’s lives were complete with their identical triplets, Sammie, Alex, and Jackie—a picture-perfect family of five. But when the girls go to a movie, only Jackie emerges from the theater; Sammie and Alex vanished without a trace. As the Monroes grapple with fear, grief, and the suspicion that the abduction wasn’t random, they must fight to hold their family together while clinging to the hope of bringing their daughters home. 4.1 stars, 772 ratings. From $1.99 - SHOP NOW


The Chambers Files by Charles R. Rogers

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Detective Bobby Chambers is used to handling crime in Lake Ridge, Virginia, but as Washington, D.C.'s criminal activity begins spilling into his community, he finds himself facing an escalating wave of cases. When his niece moves to Wyoming, Bobby becomes increasingly aware of the national web of crime connections. Follow Detective Chambers as he uncovers and solves cases stretching from Northern Virginia to Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming. From $9.49 - SHOP NOW / 


FREE - St. Lucifer's School for Girls by AnnMarie Caplan

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New release: A humorous horror story. The flock of swearing crows is normal. The earthquakes and serial murders are not. To graduate from St. Lucifer's School for Girls, Mettie Eastey will have to get to the bottom of the escalating insanity and avoid being the next victim; not so easy when your grandmother is behind the satanic panic. If you like dark themes, clever twists, and gruesome laughter, then you’ll love A.M. Caplan’s gory imaginings. 4.2 stars, 120+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Barrier Falls by Abigail Rose

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

The Veridian People have been in the Amazon rainforest for a thousand years. Illegal logging companies have damaged an Anchor stone, and the veil that hid and protected the Veridian people is now gone so the world knows they're here. Princess Victoria is fourth in line to the Veridian throne, and she's been selected by the King to introduce the Veridian people to the world. But the world wants what the Veridian have. Can Victoria broker a peace deal before the world invades? Or will the world discover the Veridian's gifts and leave them all fighting for their lives? From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Edison Enigma by Thomas White

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Dr. Tom Edison, a modern physicist, unlocks the secret of time travel, only to realize he's not the first to do so. He soon discovers that others have used this power to alter the course of history. Determined to set things right, Dr. Edison embarks on a journey through time to undo these changes and restore Earth’s true destiny—until an unexpected twist of fate changes everything. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Her Little Secret by Shannon Esposito

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In Edgewater, Florida, Detective Mila Harlow finds a young mother dead in a lifeguard stand, her wrists cut and strange markings on her thighs. But Mila suspects it’s not a suicide. Discovering the woman had a six-month-old baby, Mila races against an approaching hurricane to uncover whether someone from the victim’s past followed her or if a killer is hiding in plain sight. As Mila unearths dark secrets, she must risk everything, even her own life, to seek justice for the woman and her orphaned child. 4.5 stars, 44 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 


False Ransom by R.J. Cross

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When private detective Frank Lassiter saves the alluring Lauren Braeder from her pursuers, he’s drawn into the dangerous world of her abusive lover, Gary Stocker, a drug-smuggling nightclub owner. Together, they scheme to steal two million dollars from Stocker by staging Lauren's kidnapping—but is Lauren hiding her true motives, and can they execute their plan before time runs out? A gritty, fast-paced crime thriller that blends the dark intrigue of genre icons with the author's own captivating style. 4.1 stars, 33 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Carousel Man by Stephen Paul Sayers

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The nightmares are getting worse for crime writer Jack Rainne. He can’t shake the childhood memory of a haunting carousel ride in a desolate Missouri cornfield. The psych ward docs convinced him long ago the frightening images were all in his head. Twenty-five years later, he spots the carousel and its grizzled operator a thousand miles away from the Missouri cornfield, captured in a photo taken the night a young family vanishes from a local carnival. The problem? Jack is in the photo too! 4.9 stars, 19 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Twelve Years Gone by KJ Kalis

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Sarah Schmidt went out for a hike a month before heading to college. She never came back. In the twelve years she’s been gone, the local police have done little to help the family. Emily Tizzano, a former Chicago PD cold case detective suffering from painful skeletons in her past, holds the hope of the family in her hands. Can she overcome her own history in order to help them find Sarah and get the justice they need? Book 1 in the series. 4.4 stars, 3900+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


In Still Waters by Natalie Shpet

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Years ago, in a high school in the quiet town of Austin, Minnesota, a tragic incident occurred. A classmate attacked a boy, slashing his face with a sharp object and leaving a deep scar on his cheek. Years later, a series of horrific murders shakes the peaceful community. One by one, seemingly unconnected individuals fall victim to a mysterious killer dressed in black, their face hidden beneath a hood. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW


The HR Informant by Joseph Leebs

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Dave is just a regular guy, working in Human Resources when he is approached by Derrick to help create a new consulting firm. While Dave is considering this life-changing career choice, he is drawn into the complicated world of spying on his potential new partner, which could have major political and life-saving ramifications. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Axe by Linda Griffin

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"An engaging, fast-paced tale." ~Kirkus Reviews. Eric Leidheldt and Desiree Chauveau are spending a weekend at the cabin of Eric's uncle when they are attacked by two men. The following day Desi is arrested. Her assailants are dead, and her fingerprints are on the murder weapon. What really happened in the cabin? Eric is determined to stand by her, but the physical and emotional effects of the attack severely challenge their relationship. From $1.99 - SHOP NOW


The Red Flock by Bruce Lewis

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Jed and Lexi Miller, renowned birders and socialites, have extravagant birthday wishes: Lexi wants the nearly extinct Cherry-Throated Tanager, while Jed seeks the rare Birds of America paintings by Audubon, valued at $12 million. To fulfill their desires, they hatch a dangerous plan to smuggle endangered birds into private aviaries. As the body count rises, the FBI and local police launch a high-stakes chase, with help from a veterinarian with a dark past, determined to stop the Millers' deadly scheme before more lives—and species—are lost. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Wedding Bandits by Oswald Black

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After Angie’s husband disappears with $200,000 in wedding gifts and a brand-new Porsche, her gangster father and brother vow revenge. Meanwhile, the groom and his team of seasoned con artists are already targeting their next victim—a wealthy sheriff's daughter. As the criminals scheme, Angie’s family closes in, determined to seek payback. But when unexpected love develops between the con man and his new mark, the FBI steps in, igniting a deadly confrontation involving abduction, and murder. 4.0 stars, 40 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 


Nightmares and Copyrights by Scott Kinkade

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New release: Three tales of terror, including killer cartoon turtles, a genocidal cyborg, and a psychopath who returns from the dead for vengeance and one-liners. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW


Black Dog Escape by W. L. Bach

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

“What have I done?” Navy SEAL Jack Thibideaux thinks as he stands over the shepherd girl he has just accidentally shot in Afghanistan. Thus starts Jack’s perilous journey to save the girl, and himself. Years later, in his new life as a bookstore owner in a small Port Townsend, Washington, Jack seeks solace from PTSD and a new life. But his bloody past is sinking its teeth into him. 4.6 stars, 200+ ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Blindspot by André Varela

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Some doors are meant to stay closed. Others force their way open. As the sun sets over the abandoned island of Astulusia, the occasional flicker of light and distant howls serve as eerie reminders of its forgotten secrets. For the members of the Blindspot urban exploration group, the urge to uncover those mysteries burns deeply. But when one of their own dies, curiosity turns into a desperate need to honor their fallen friend. Little do they know, desire and obsession often walk a dangerous line. From $8. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


When the Trees Started Falling by A.D. Popovich

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New release: A riveting disaster thriller that will have you pondering Earth’s fate! If you enjoy exciting adventures of surviving against all odds, you’ll want to read this edge-of-your-seat thriller. The author puts you in the driver’s seat along with the hapless climate refugees held hostage by the weather whiplash pummeling the country—if not the entire planet. #1 new release in Natural Disasters on Amazon. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW


The Suicide Detective by W. L. Bach

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On a mission to capture a ruthless Al Qaeda terrorist, Sergeant Amber Downing is captured, and her military working dog, is injured and left for dead. Special Forces and SEAL teams make heroic attempts to rescue her, and Amber is eventually freed. Years later, Amber works for a VA Medical Center where she tracks Veteran suicides and finds anomalies in the data that she can’t ignore, revealing a dark conspiracy. 4.8 stars, 49 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW