Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

What was supposed to be the highlight of their senior trip—a sightseeing flight over a newly formed volcanic island—becomes a nightmare when their plane crashes into the ocean.

A handful of girls make it to an uninhabited island, certain rescue is just hours away. But help never comes.

As days turn into a fight for survival, they discover that the greatest threat isn't the unforgiving landscape—it's each other.. FREE – SHOP NOW /

A former con artist, a retired FBI agent, and a teenage hacker walk into a murder investigation. Stop me if you’ve heard this one.

Ex-con Agatha Shadewell spent decades outwitting the law until…she sacrificed her freedom to save a life.

Now, at sixty-five, she’s traded prison walls for a court-ordered stay in Unlikely, New York, under the watchful eye of the FBI agent who brought her down.

Except Agatha still feels trapped. No problem for this shady lady. She’ll shed the hated ankle monitor, and she’s outta there.

But when the FBI agent’s granddaughter begs for help to prove her mother’s not a killer, Agatha caves to the teenager’s pleas. She can never say no to someone in need. Compassion has always been her greatest flaw. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

HE FAILED TO STOP A MONSTER ONCE. NOW THE BODIES ARE A REMINDER—AND A WARNING.

When the Moralist resurfaces after four silent years, his “mission” is as twisted as ever: cleanse teenage girls of their sins by killing them, convinced he’s saving their souls. Detective Walker Michaels has spent years drowning in the guilt of letting him slip away. Now, with a new victim and a shattered family in his path, the case pulls at every fracture line in his already-broken life. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Everything in Detective Morgan Foster’s life is a secret…

Living in West End, West Virginia wasn’t part of the plan, but the murders of her husband, Peter, and her partner, AJ Roth, have sent her into hiding.

For a while, everything seemed to be fine, but two dead bodies at her waitressing job tell another story...From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

When Kathleen Brissedon's brother is suspected of murdering his new boss, she turns to assistant coroner, Daniel O'Halleran, to find the real killer. But the prospect of solving the case becomes more and more daunting when the victim's true nature comes to light and the suspects begin to multiply. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

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 /