Today's Featured Books— Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

"An outrageously enjoyable romp through the meaning of story and authorship and the nature of reality itself." ~Chronogram Magazine. A man's life is upended by a mystery manuscript. What would you do if private stories from your life were published as fiction, but the writer can't be found? Can a book exist without an author? Where do stories come from, anyway? "One-third sleuth story, two-thirds philosophical expedition, A Book with No Author aims to worry the threads of appearance. The novel is a meditation on paradox." ~Dactyl Review. 4.8 stars, 12 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"I love a book with dark humor, sarcasm, dog bonding, and a twist of the paranormal. Your book delivered on all of these." ~Writer's Digest Self-published eBook Contest, Reviewer 1. Bridgette Ampersand—dog mom, coffee addict, and optometrist—is confronted with the demons of her past as she fights to save the people who matter most in the present. Book 1 in the series. 4.5 stars, 46 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Journalist Cleo Krol relocates to Washington, D.C. and is drawn into a real-life mystery when her friend and neighbor, Rae, suffers a psychotic break and takes her own life. Cleo's search for the truth leads her into the tangled web of Rae’s love life and a covert Chinese spy program. With Detective Scott Fisher as an unexpected ally, Cleo follows the trail of secrets, hoping to solve the mystery of Rae’s death while also revising her own career. Fans of slow-burn mysteries will be hooked on this gripping investigation. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

When the rules turn deadly, winning is everything. Effie and Ben May have everything. Success. Beauty. Glamour. But beneath the charming smiles and expensive clothes, a twisted game is in progress. While they scheme and manipulate those around them, they fail to notice their carefully cultivated façade crumbling away. The perfect couple soon turn the game on each other, breaking all the rules. But when the stakes are life and death, losing isn’t an option. 4.3 stars, 190 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Miss Congeniality meets The Golden Girls in this hilarious mystery set in southern Louisiana. Assassin Fortune Redding, with a price on her head and a CIA leak, takes on her toughest mission yet in Sinful, LA. Equipped with her skills and two feisty ladies known as The Geritol Mafia, Fortune sets out to solve a murder. Book 1 of the Miss Fortune Mysteries. 4.5 stars, 41K+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

When the daughter-in-law of a real estate mogul dies, Philadelphia Detective Joe Booth suspects her husband. But taking on the son of a powerful man is dangerous without solid proof. Desperate for answers, he turns to psychic-for-hire Ann Kinnear, whose abilities may be the key to uncovering the truth. As Ann becomes entangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and restless spirits, she risks everything to bring justice to the dead, even if it means putting her own life on the line. Book 1 in the series. 4.4 stars, 1200+ ratings. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

U. S. Marshall Danny Coogan returns to his roots in Montana to settle into the sleepy town of Darwin with his pregnant wife. But as Danny races into town ahead of an early blizzard, the storms of his past threaten his future. Not only have the ambitions of the Ghost Buffalo Society set some of the local Indians on a path toward insurrection, but Danny's best friend, Edmund Goodrunner, working undercover for the Tribal Council, has gone missing. 4.6 stars, 143 ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

In the summer of 1943, Brooklyn detectives Maeve O’Shaughnessy and Vic Marino are hired to find a missing man, pulling them into a dangerous web of gang wars, black market dealings, and FBI intrigue. As World War II rages on, Maeve juggles her role as guardian to her teenage brother while navigating a corrupt police force, old flames, and the weight of a soldier boyfriend overseas. Against a backdrop of rationing, war bonds, and fleeting moments of jazz and Coney Island escapes, the detectives must unravel dark secrets before the city’s underbelly consumes them. 4.4 stars, 750+ ratings on Goodreads. $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

The Lost Boys meets Stephen King's Joyland. Set in 1986 in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, this novel follows a boy who falls for a girl who turns out to be more than he bargained for. Perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and coming-of-age horror. "A family of vampires terrorizes a seaside town in Rolfe's lurid tale of adolescent romance and murder." ~Publishers Weekly. 4.4 stars, 100+ ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Seattle attorney Camille Delaney is struggling to keep her solo practice afloat while raising three daughters when Helene Anderson walks into her office, desperate for justice after her baby dies during a C-section. Jessica takes on the case against a renowned doctor and her influential father, and soon uncovers alarming evidence—unstable behavior, breaches of care, and a dark family past tied to a psychiatric facility. As the trial looms, Jessica must navigate a flawed legal system and uncover the truth before justice slips away. 4.7 stars, 91 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW / 

In a future world ruled by an AI that ranks citizens by their societal value, the privileged elite of the Premier Society reign—until their world begins to fracture. As Dr. Callan Valor pushes surgical innovation, fighter Tobias Kane risks everything for glory, and global icon Ava Grace faces the fragility of fame, they, along with a visionary scientist, a covert operative, and a genius geneticist, must confront the hidden costs of their success. A gripping tale of ambition, power, and the human cost of a world where survival is a privilege, not a right. From $3.00. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Seattle attorney Camille Delaney is struggling to keep her new solo practice afloat while raising three daughters when Helene Anderson walks into her office, desperate for justice after her baby dies during an emergency C-section. Taking on the case against renowned doctor Jessica Kensington and her influential father, Camille uncovers unstable behavior, breaches of care, and a dark family past tied to a psychiatric facility. As the trial looms, she must navigate a flawed legal system and uncover the truth before justice slips away. 4.7 stars, 91 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW / 

After washing out of the police academy because she can’t fire a gun without closing her eyes, Isabel pivots to crime scene cleaning with her roommate, Kenny. Their first major job: a possible murder-suicide at The Kingdom Hotel and Casino. It happens to be her detective father’s cases, pushing Izzy to investigate on her own. But when she’s kidnapped and locked in a room beneath the casino alongside a beaten, half-dead security guard, she realizes the real threat may be far more dangerous than she ever imagined. 4.3 stars, 37 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Helene Denny worries about everything—especially leaving home for college—and her fascination with serial killers doesn’t help. When a string of girls goes missing in her town, she’s convinced a serial killer is at work, with the new mayor, Fred Thompkins, as her prime suspect. Dismissed by everyone, Helene turns to the dark web for answers, only to put herself in grave danger. Can she uncover the truth before someone she loves disappears? 4.8 stars, 11 ratings. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

If one person can make a difference, imagine what three can do. In a small Irish village, fate unites three strangers—each carrying a dark secret—as they take a courageous stand that changes their lives forever. Clint, a once-successful man shattered by a fateful choice, Tanya, determined to fulfill her mother’s dying wish despite being broke, and Seamus, an 84-year-old seeking redemption before time runs out, discover the power of love, resilience, and the human spirit. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Shiraz Jones moves to the quiet fishing village of Redcliff-upon-Sea, hoping for a fresh start, not a murder investigation. But when a young woman she just met falls to her death, Shiraz becomes the only one who can unmask the killer. With the police convinced the case is closed and a murderer watching her every move, Shiraz must race against time to uncover the truth before the murderer strike again. 4.3 stars, 99 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New release: Feb. 1! Detective Mike Canyon’s peaceful life in Avoca, Oklahoma, is shattered when two prominent citizens are murdered, and the only clue is a dead man’s thumbprint. As he races to catch the killer, a cryptic warning “Don’t be late” fuels his determination. Meanwhile, Geoffrey Norkum, posing as a Texas Ranger, hides in plain sight, but when Canyon’s wife is kidnapped and poisoned, the truth behind Norkum’s deception reveals a reality more shocking than anyone could imagine. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

How many wives does it take to reach the White House? For ambitious congressman Danny Harper, a modern-day Henry VIII, his marriage to Kaydence Pruitt—a legacy heiress with strong faith—starts as a political alliance but quickly spirals into betrayal and chaos. As their relationship unravels, the fallout threatens to reshape their lives and the future of the nation itself. Will Danny’s hunger for power consume him, or can he find redemption before history repeats itself? From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /  

Set in the mysterious Shock Pepper realm, this fantasy-sci-fi epic weaves multiple storylines, mind-bending twists, and morally gray characters. Jobless and hopeless, Sam takes a potion from a witch to sleep for ten years, only to wake up three months later in a hospital with a pregnant woman claiming to be his wife. As reality unravels, this suspense-filled thriller takes readers on a journey where nothing is as it seems. 4.6 stars, 35 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

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 this! 4.1 stars, 32 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

On a quiet island shrouded in secrets, Policewoman Christine Lane is determined to prove herself after a humiliating transfer. When a resident is killed during a violent protest, Christine defies orders and secretly investigates, uncovering dark local secrets. As danger closes in, she must unmask the killer before both her career and her life are cut short. If you like strong female protagonists, a lush island setting and page-turning suspense, you’ll love Final Look. Book 1 in the Christine Lane Mystery Series. 4.2 stars, 865 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

In this thriller, an enemy arises, able to destroy any part of the world with their new weapon. With the weapon creating powerful storms and natural disasters, no government could even suspect someone has that much power. But after losing a fellow team, Alpha team knows all too well what’s at stake. Using their high-tech armory, they take down a submarine, take control of satellites, assault an enemy airfield, assassinate a target, and simply stay alive. 4.5 stars, 9 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

"Filled with vivid characters and a fast moving plot." ~BookLife, Editor's Pick. Biotech researcher Sarah Brenalen is frustrated by dismissal of her theory, so she secretly injects lab mice with experimental Alzheimer's drugs. Her experiments goes horribly wrong, but an international cabal is intrigued. Sarah's brain-destroying T-3 formulation could be just what they need. "The strong characters, fast-paced action, and ethical dilemmas create thought-provoking reading." ~Midwest Book Review. 4.3 stars, 150+ ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Veteran CIA operative Titus Ray flees Tehran with the help of Iranian Christians, sparking a journey of faith and danger as he seeks refuge in the United States. Targeted by a Hezbollah assassin, Titus grapples with his past failures, newfound beliefs, and the possibility of betrayal from those he meets, including a captivating detective. As he uncovers layers of intrigue, he must confront a question: can a man trained to deceive truly embrace a life of faith? Book 1 of the Titus Ray Thrillers. 4.6 stars, 2600+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

On a quiet island shrouded in secrets, Policewoman Christine Lane is determined to prove herself after a humiliating transfer. When a resident is killed during a violent protest, Christine defies orders and secretly investigates, uncovering dark local secrets. As danger closes in, she must unmask the killer before both her career and her life are cut short. Book 1 in the Christine Lane Mystery Series. 4.2 stars, 860+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /