Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Set the Night on Fire by Libby Fischer Hellmann

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Lila Hilliard returns home to find her family house in flames and her father and brother trapped inside. As she investigates who is trying to kill her, she uncovers dark secrets from her father's past in this gripping thriller that delves into the volatile history of Chicago. With the 2024 Democratic Convention set to take place in Chicago August 19 - 24, now is the perfect time to read a novel set against the backdrop of the historic events of the 1960s. “A top-rate thriller.” ~Publishers Weekly 4.2 stars, 149 ratings. From $6.99 SHOP NOW


Operation Storm's Eye by E.S. Benton

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Alpha Team is tasked with hunting down those responsible for heinous acts disguised as natural disasters, but the deeper they go, the harder it becomes to stay hidden. With only a name to guide them, their mission tests their trust, morality, and secrecy as they face a powerful enemy who's always one step ahead. Both sides possess unstoppable determination and cutting-edge technology in this high-octane espionage thriller. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Watch Party by J. W. Judge

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

After surviving a plane crash, Alex and her co-workers find themselves stranded on a deserted Caribbean island. At first, they rely on the island's abundant goats and fruit, but they know these resources won't last forever. Their immediate concerns escalate when they wake up one morning to find one of their group has vanished during the night, leaving behind only a watch lying in a pool of blood. It could be dismissed as a tragic accident...until it happens again. 4.5 stars, 25 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Shakespeare Thief by Lionel Ward

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Elliot Todd, a lifelong bookworm, fulfills his dream of running a bookshop in a quaint provincial town. Though he hasn't yet found his soulmate, he’s mostly content. But everything changes when a seemingly ordinary day takes a dramatic turn. The sudden death of Harry Nielsen, a renowned Shakespeare expert, after giving a talk at the bookshop, sets off a complex web of intrigue that leads to a gripping finale. "A real page-turner. A murder mystery with Shakespearean echoes, set in the world of books." ~Tim Pears, author of In Place of Fallen LeavesFrom $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Soft Case by John R. Misak

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When New York City's most famous man dies suspiciously, homicide detective John Keegan must follow a trail of corruption that may just lead to the top of city government...and the end of his career. Ronald Mullins had it all...money, power, and a happy family. Suicide seemed an unlikely end for him. Partnered with Rick Calhill, a rising star in the NYPD, Keegan must battle his partner's aspirations and corruption in city government. 4.0 stars, 663 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Their Will Be Done by Bill Johnstone

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

A car accident is the catalyst that unveils a story of disturbing sexual violence, depravity, and human weakness and challenges the integrity of the diplomatic corps in Washington, the power brokers of Capitol Hill, the secrecy of the U.S. State Department, the veracity of the city's academic community, and the ability of the D.C. police to unravel the mystery. Investigative journalist Mike McCabe follows the trail of clues and his news instincts in search of the story. From $3.00 SHOP NOW


Black Bird by Mark Pawlosky

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

“Mark Pawlosky’s clever plotting and affection for the craft of journalism and its rituals barrel through every page.” ~Joe Drape, New York Times bestselling author. The pandemic has receded, but grisly deaths at a remote Idaho religious compound and untimely ends for prominent virologists suggest otherwise. Reporter Nik Byron, suspecting a link to Xion Labs' top-secret vaccine program, faces professional and personal threats as he uncovers the truth, aided by researcher Puck Hall, who barely survives an assassination attempt while soloing the Appalachian Trail. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Jake by Emily Jane Trent

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When Amanda receives the shocking news that her sister's newborn is missing, she must discover if the baby is alive. Navy SEAL Jake volunteers to go undercover with her, but the mission has trouble written all over it. They have a shared past, but Amanda walked away and Jake let her go. Will going undercover bring them together or drive them apart? Must Love Danger Book 3. 4.4 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - Murder Unveiled by J. T. Bishop

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When a prominent art dealer is murdered after the unveiling of a prized, but cursed, painting, two detectives are assigned to investigate a variety of suspects. When the clues point to the answers they seek, they’ll find that a curse may prove more deadly than a killer, and they may be the next targets. 4.6 stars, 46 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


The Copper Isle Ghostslayer by Terri Greening

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Layla Devereaux, an exceptionally perceptive nature photographer and former investigative journalist, travels to an isolated island inhabited by ghosts to uncover the truth about a lighthouse tour guide's mysterious disappearance the previous summer and to free her brother who was wrongfully imprisoned for the crime. "A really intriguing work of entertainment." ~Reader Views. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


Needles and Pins by Anna Willett

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

After ten years missing, Arthur Tetley’s body is found. The grisly murder suggests someone wanted to punish the dead man. Enjoying a much-needed holiday in Queensland, DI Veronika Pope is drawn into the baffling cold case, and it soon becomes clear that everyone who knew Arthur had an axe to grind. 4.5 stars, 31 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Lady of the Lighthouse by Terri Greening

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Loralei Lancaster, a lonely, pregnant young mother and lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes, is caught up in a WWII espionage plot while waiting for her shipping-captain husband, Devon, to return from a Great Lakes voyage. When a dashing Italian spy posing as a down-and-out handyman enters her life and pursues her, she must ultimately choose between her passionate love for him and her love for Devon, her family, and country. “An original and fun read from cover to cover.” ~Midwest Book Review. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


The Town the World Forgot by Boris Bacic

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When a blizzard descends out of nowhere, a couple is forced to seek refuge in a nearby town. They soon realize the people living there have been trapped for a while now. To make matters worse, something emerges at nightand it stalks the streets for its next prey. Book 1 of The Town That Shouldn't Exist series. #1 New Release in U.S. Horror Fiction. 4.4 stars, 6 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Out of Time by Cathi Stoler

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Marina DiPietro and Nick Donahue were assigned to protect Adnan bin Haddad's racehorse, Devil Wind, from extortionists. However, the threat against the horse is just the beginning of a deadly game with ISIS, as Nick and Marina must stop the terrorists from obtaining a weapon of mass destruction. Using all his skills as a gambler, Nick must quickly turn the tables on the attackers before it's too late. 4.7 stars, 21 reviews. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - BIG: Beginnings by Greyson Bryan

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

"Engrossing" thriller. Burned-out lawyer Duncan Luke quits the rat race to spend time with his autistic son. His wife divorces him, suing for custody. To pay mounting legal fees, he takes one last job that he immediately regrets as he’s sent overseas and away from his son. He fights corrupt officials and slippery financiers to get paid and get home before he loses his son forever. “Readers will root for Duncan as he morphs into a more grounded version of James Bond or Jason Bourne.” ~BookLife. 4.2 stars, 1000+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Trickster by James Hall

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

When a mysterious teenage girl appears at his door, Thorn’s attempt to help her sends him on a journey that leads to a shocking discovery: every calamity in Thorn’s life for the past twenty years—and there’ve been plenty—has been engineered by a powerful enemy. This man known as Trickster has made it his mission to torment Thorn and those around him in deadly ways. But now that sadistic game is about to come to its ultimate conclusion. 4.4 stars, 1000+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Infliction Point by Mark Hacker

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Zach Axton is in a dark place. The haunted FBI agent is one Border Collie away from cashing in his chips. But he’s grudgingly pulled back into action when a prisoner in an experimental government program designed to increase brain functioning escapes. Twisty and terrific! Crouch and Patterson fans will love it! 4.6 stars, 66 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Nine Minute Diner by Grzegorz Kunowski

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

It was a day like any other, in a town where nothing bad ever happens, until a robbery gone wrong turns the lives of sixteen people upside down. As those present that day tell their stories, untangling fact from fiction proves to be more complicated than anticipated, revealing that things are rarely as simple as they seem. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - The Carnation Murder by Tam May

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Adele Gossling Mysteries: Book 1. 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 the suspect is innocent. But if he didn’t do it, who did? "Really well-paced and researched appropriately for the era.” ~Reader review. 4.4 stars, 603 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Shadows of Darkness by Geraldine Solon

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Four death row inmates participate in a groundbreaking virtual reality-based psychological rehabilitation trial. But when a glitch blurs the line between virtual and reality, their quest for redemption turns into a desperate fight for survival. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Frogs and Margaritas by Angel Ramon

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

A college student heads to Puerto Rico to learn more about the Taino Indians. Instead, he meets his worst nightmare: frogs with quite an appetite. To up the ante, it's not just killer frogs. The iguanas also have an obsession with human flesh. You might rethink that vacation after reading! From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The RV Riddle Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Dark secrets lurk in the Great Escape Resort as Tansy Silver as a weekend trip with her dog and her best friend takes a sinister turn with the discovery of a dead body. As Tansy helps the local police amidst rising tensions, her relaxing trip becomes a suspense-filled ordeal. Miranda Rose Barker's fast-paced mystery promises memorable characters and endless twists that will keep you up all night. 4.5 stars, 120+ ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Pura Vida by Jim Utsler

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Detroit homicide detective Jacob Miller has been accused of many things, but being smart isn't one of them. The murder of drug dealer Willy is proof enough of that, but not covering it up is even worse. So why would Jacob think that stealing a fellow inmate's hidden fortune is any smarter, especially when an ex-mafia family head is after the same thing? After being released from prison and moving to sunny Costa Rica, Jacob solves an international murder mystery involving the usual suspects: love, lust, and murder. 4.9 stars, 15 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Love Lost Adventure: The Lie by Roseann Gargiulo

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Amid a blizzard's snow, Theodora "Teddy" Hayes is determined to rekindle an old flame, driven by her passion for Cole, the love of her life, despite the dangers and dark past that await. Love Lost Adventure: The Lie weaves a tale of romance, history, murder, mystery, and adventure, set across dual timelines in the 1990s and Civil War era, delivering suspense, heartwarming moments, and an eclectic mix of characters. 4.7 stars, 78 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil

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"A tense, haunting story that I had to finish in one sitting." ~Amazon Review. Ten years after Emma’s son disappeared into a flooded river, the boy returns. Emma can’t believe he’s alive—but as she attempts to connect with distressed, silent Aiden, she starts to suspect he’s hiding something. Goodreads Choice Award Nominee. 4.2 stars, 59,000+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW