"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 /
When a homeless woman is found dead, Chicago veterinarian Jim Briggs gets caught up in the investigation. Homicide detectives make the case a low priority—until they find out the deceased is NY Times best-selling author Mattie Powell. The prime suspects are Mattie's estranged husband and drug addict son. But while Briggs is helping detectives solve the case, an informant identifies Briggs as an angel of mercy, killing the homeless on demand. "Tight plot with twists and turns, making it a page-turner." ~Amazon Review. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
The year is 1889 and private investigator John Doyle is on a quest not only for answers but for his very soul. Along with his partner, Thomas Braham, Doyle investigates unsolved cases, sightings, and obscurities that fall through the cracks from the local authorities. When an esteemed colleague suddenly vanishes, Doyle and Braham embark on the case of their lifetime in this thrilling supernatural adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "Brutal, well-written and twisty." ~Amazon Review. 4.6 stars, 36 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The year is 1887 and in a quaint Pennsylvania town, Isabella Strohmeyer stumbles upon a gruesome scene: her father and stepmother brutally hacked to death. As the police investigation unfolds, gossip and rumors swirl through the tight-knit community. This harrowing story, loosely inspired by the Lizzie Borden murders, will send chills up your spine. "Dark and intriguing." ~Amazon Review. 4.4 stars, 20 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
Lindsey returns to the campground she last left as a broken-hearted teen. She's determined to spend Camp Starfall's farewell weekend focusing on the good memories she has of her time as a camper. But fate has other plans. Lindsey's teenage sweetheart Tyler shows up, stirring up feelings in her that had long lain dormant. Too bad she doesn't have time to dwell on him. Someone is breaking into the cabins, and if she doesn't find the culprit, more than her heart will be at stake. 4.4 stars, 27 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
On a chilly day outside Seattle, Cleo meets her lover Harris, the son of a US Senator. But a shocking accident and a criminal cover-up lead to enforced secrecy, suspicion, jealousy, and obsession. Cleo tangles everyone in her web of lies and deceit. How far is she willing to go? Can anyone escape unscathed or are some things just inevitable? 4.6 stars, 43 ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Vince fears life is passing him by, but he has a plan to turn things around: kidnap the scheming mistress of his boss and hold her for ransom. But the former bully from his old school, now a successful businessman with a sideline in contract killing, hijacks the plot and raises the stakes to terrifying heights. Unable to relinquish his only chance for a better life, Vince becomes engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse. A gripping crime thriller from the author of False Ransom and A Deadly Prize. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Terrifying Horror Tales to Utter in Hushed Tones. Dreaded Invocations presents transgressive spins on pulp-style short story horror fiction. Read the garish tales of those too terrified to speak about their dark experiences. Fans of 1970s/1980s/1990s-style horror fiction may appreciate the modern spin presented in this book, which draws inspiration from classic comics, pulp magazines, and drive-in cinema. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
A catastrophic flood in Ellicott City reveals a human skeleton on Main Street, prompting Detective Lieutenant Rick Peller to investigate whether it's an ancient settler or a murder victim. The focus turns to the descendants of local business icon James Ferring, who seem to be hiding something, especially when a double murder threatens to expose their secrets. As clues point to the Ferring family's gun shop and bakery, Peller faces a shadowy figure determined to keep the truth buried. 4.5 stars, 11 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
In this heart-pounding psychological thriller, Sage's fairy-tale marriage turns into a nightmare when she discovers she's being watched. She thought she knew her millionaire investor husband, but the more she learns, the more she realizes he's a stranger. Then a chilling encounter with her stalker forces Sage to question everything. She returns to Oklahoma, but her hometown holds its own dark secrets, leaving Sage to navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth and reclaim her life. 4.8 stars, 18 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Jenny's father is a local sheriff who commands respect by day but unleashes brutal cruelty upon his family at night. Undercover FBI agent Brody is on a mission to dismantle the sheriff's criminal empire, but he risks his career to rescue Jenny. Years later, a chance encounter reignites their connection. Are Jenny and Brody willing to fight for a future of peace, or will the darkness of their shared past consume them both? 4.6 stars, 40 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
As record cold grips the area, Detective Lieutenant Rick Peller reopens the cold case of Jayvon Fletcher's disappearance, Detective Sergeant Corina Montufar investigates a suspicious fire mimicking past arson cases, and Detective Sergeant Eric Dumas tackles the murder of a notorious criminal. As temperatures drop, these cold cases intersect with new crimes, while a cunning killer remains at large. 4.6 stars, 17 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
Retired Myrtle Glubber's Hawaiian conference turns sinister when death disrupts her who-dun-it retreat. Myrtle and her fellow authors seek to hone their crime-solving skills amidst staged murders but find themselves embroiled in real-life mysteries. Myrtle resolves to unmask the killer, weaving through Hawaiian legends and ghostly tales. Amidst the idyllic backdrop of a historic sugar cane plantation, concentration wavers under the sway of ocean breezes, azure skies, and a handsome detective. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Hiding in plain sight sounded like a good idea at the time… Now, former Detective Morgan Foster isn’t so sure. Two dead bodies at her waitressing job tell another story, one of trouble on her doorstep. Caught up in the sights of a violent motorcycle gang, the same one that stole the life of her husband and her partner on the force, Morgan is in danger. Can she solve the murders before she becomes the next body to drop? 4.4 stars, 580 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Four years after Detective Lieutenant Rick Peller’s wife, Sandra, died in a mysterious accident, a bungled robbery raises new questions, prompting Detectives Corina Montufar and Eric Dumas to investigate. Peller’s memories resurface, revealing new insights into Sandra’s death and leading to a meddlesome writer, a hot-blooded enforcer, and a criminal mastermind. As they dig deeper, they must determine if Sandra was targeted or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. 4.6 stars, 24 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
Paranormal P.I. and former Texas Ranger Mason Redstone enters drug therapy to face his demons. But his new patrons reveal dark rumors about former patients who’ve died suspiciously. Redstone will use his investigative skills to search for the truth, but his discoveries may turn friends into enemies. 4.5 stars, 126 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Detective Lieutenant Rick Peller and his protégés are pursuing a killer basing murders on the Fibonacci series, a mathematical sequence in which each number is the sum of the preceding two. Are the murders random? Why is the Pentagon eager to keep a lid on the investigation? Can the detectives stop the killer before he commits his final, terrible crime? Book 1 in the series. "A genuine page turner from beginning to end." ~The Midwest Book Review. 4.4 stars, 61 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
District attorney Rachel Matthews faces an unseen enemy and a threat to her daughter. When a stalker sends a macabre message and demands money, Rachel teams up with a private investigator to uncover the culprit. As the stalker's threats escalate, Rachel must solve the mystery to protect her family, career, and freedom, leading to a surprising climax. 4.7 stars, 94 ratings on Goodreads. From $4.99 SHOP NOW /
Seated on the balcony of a dilapidated, vacant theater, a would-be mystery writer witnesses the actions of a mysterious stranger. The police are baffled when that writer subsequently dies under suspicious circumstances. As Elmwood police investigate, newspaper reporters Connor Tate and Rachel Short turn their attention to the mysterious death. When two more bodies turn up, Connor and Rachel search for clues amid the backdrop of a Victorian-era house, homelessness in the Mississippi River city, and a family’s tragedies dating back years. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
In American Prophet, Peter’s prophecies bring him notoriety, as well as critics, including a dangerous President. Forced to go on the run, Peter drives into the heart of a divided nation, all the while striving to remain true to his gift...wherever it takes him. 4.1 stars, 10 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
To do penance for her family's corrupt business practices, fun-loving, charismatic, reform-minded President Isabel Aragon Tennyson sets out to break up the conglomerates striking fear in the pocketbooks of a cabal of the rich and powerful. The cabal will stop at nothing to destroy her politically. Conspiracy. Impeachment. Murder. Assassination. It's all here. The world knows President Tennyson as "Tenny." And once you meet her, you will never forget her. Kirkus Reviews says she's "an enthralling protagonist at the heart of a gripping tale." 4.4 stars, 147 reviews. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Ancient peoples enlighten contemporary humankind in a mystery as old as time. Rachel Blackstone, a Santa Fe reporter, is recruited by the spirit world to prevent a cataclysm: the end of the Fourth World of the Hopi. As earthquakes rumble and a supervolcano threatens to blow, it becomes imperative she discover the root of all evil. Can she stop the greedy men intent on plundering Mother Earth and killing those who would stop them? The survival of an unaware civilization depends on Rachel getting it right. 4.4 stars, 15 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Surrounded by the whiteness of the blizzard’s snow, Theodora Hayes was determined to rekindle a love she had walked away from many years ago. Instead, to her dismay, she found herself caught up in murder, betrayal, and - yes - love and its wicked dark past. The Lie is a story of many plots, all threaded together in a mixture of romance, history, murder, mystery, and adventure, with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure. 4.8 stars, 65 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
At the age of eight, Arista Kelly was whisked off to an isolated town in the California redwoods. Two days later, her parents were gone. Now at the age of twenty-three, she has settled into an eclectic lifestyle, enjoying the use of herbs and crystals to help her commune with the energy and nature around her. But life in the Santa Cruz Mountains takes a dark turn when the body of a classmate is found, and Arista realizes that the terror is coming to her. 4.5 stars, 32 ratings. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
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. FREE - SHOP NOW /
