Thursday’s Mystery eBooks
The Antiquaria
by Ned Hoste
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 5.0 #ad
In the heart of historic Exeter, Detective Inspector Whipton Barton is called to investigate the mysterious death of Dr Evelyn Merton, a brilliant historian found dead in the Cathedral’s Chapter House. As Barton delves into the world of ancient manuscripts and academic rivalries, he uncovers a web of obsession and betrayal, and a chilling hoax. With the help of his team and the insights of those closest to Evelyn, Barton must unravel the truth before the killer strikes again. The Antiquarian is a gripping cosy mystery where history isn’t just a passion – it’s a deadly force.
I Think I Was Murdered
by Colleen Coble, Rick Acker
Kindle $2.99 Rating: 4.6 #ad
This timely, high-concept novel delves into the impact of AI on a grieving widow who uses a chatbot to “talk” to her dead husband. What she never expects is the response when she asks it to tell her something she doesn’t know: I think I was murdered.
Reading a novel from bestselling authors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker feels akin to watching a BBC mystery series: by the end of the first scene you can relax, knowing you’re in the capable hands of a story that will have a complex puzzle, character-driven plot, and satisfying reveal.
Miss Silver Comes to Stay
by Patricia Wentworth
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.4 #ad
The British governess-turned-sleuth visits a small village hiding big secrets in this “timelessly charming” cozy mystery series (Charlotte MacLeod).
The citizens of Melling are perfectly ordinary. Some might even consider them boring, but not Miss Maud Silver. It’s been some years since she gave up work as a governess to become a detective, and her fascination with people has served her well during that time. Now, she’s come to Melling to pay a long-postponed visit to an old school chum—but Miss Silver’s vacations never last long…
The Only Human
by Rick Mofina
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 3.8 #ad
Thirteen-year-old Tyler Price is struggling with his parents’ divorce as he pinballs between their apartments in Manhattan. One day after school a troubled old man sits next to him on a city bus. His voice filled with fear, the man says, “the awakening” has begun, and reveals that Tyler is the only person who can stop it. The man thrusts a satchel at Tyler, telling him to never let it go, minutes before he is killed in a traffic accident while fleeing police. Against the backdrop of a series of strange happenings in New York City – the disappearance of a packed tour bus – Tyler and his school friend, Ella Shaw, become fugitives hunted by police who want the satchel.
Innocent
by Erin Kinsley
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.3 #ad
The pretty market town of Sterndale is a close-knit and caring community; the perfect place for friends Izzy and Laura to raise their children. But their lives are suddenly shattered following a brutal murder at a summer wedding…and everyone is terrified knowing a killer lives amongst them.
Suddenly, Izzy doesn’t know who she can trust while Laura sees suspicion and paranoia spreading through the town. As the police search for answers – and relationships begin to unravel – the secrets lurking beneath the pristine surface of Sterndale come to light…and the shocking truth will finally be revealed.
Grace for Murder
by Stephanie Parker McKean
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.4 #ad
Pastor Paisley Yukon fought many hard battles to win acceptance and lead Ideal’s Grace Cowboy Church as a woman, but when a possible cult moves into town—her conflicts multiply along with unsolved murders.
A widow, who lost her husband and daughter in the same horrific traffic accident, Paisley could easily fall in love with Ideal’s Sheriff Kip Restwinder. However, when she befriends and hides a missing teen, the sheriff becomes inimical toward her, a fact that is only complicated by two murders and attempts on her own life.
Meanwhile, she feels obligated to discover if the church group that sprang up in Ideal is a real church, or a cult. She doesn’t want to be judgmental of a fellow pastor—but it’s hard to be dispassionate when she suspects him of murder.
Search for Love
by Nora Roberts
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.1 #ad
When Serenity Smith’s parents passed away, she presumed she lost her only family. Then she receives word from a relative far from Washington D.C.—her grandmother, living on an estate in the beautiful Brittany region of France. But the hard-hearted Comtesse de Kergallen doesn’t welcome Serenity with open arms. Neither does her arrogant yet undeniably charming cousin Christophe. Both harbor resentments against the Smiths, believing they damaged the family’s aristocratic reputation. As Serenity sets out to clear her parents’ names, tension mounts between her and Christophe—escalating from adversarial to passionate…
The Weather Health Handbook
by Joe R Eagleman
Kindle $2.99 Rating: 4.6 #ad
Have you ever wondered why your mood shifts with the changing weather? Or why do some people experience health fluctuations based on the weather around them? Look no further! “The Weather Health Handbook” is your comprehensive guide to understanding the profound influence of the weather on your health.
Inside the pages of this enlightening book, you will embark on a fascinating journey through the intricate relationship between weather patterns and your well-being. You can complete a self-test to determine your own weather sensitivity. Delve into the scientific explanations of how temperature, humidity, and air pressure impact your body. Uncover the physiological responses that occur during various weather phenomena, from the invigorating effects of sunshine to the challenges posed by extreme conditions.
Every Day is Halloween
by Kit Daven
Kindle $2.99 Rating: 5.0 #ad
Once upon a Halloween, the Dead came to stay, forcing the Living to wear costumes. . . Every. Single. Day.
Fifteen-year-old Esther is comfortably hiding behind her skull mask and black robe, even though her friends are fed up with all the ghouls and ghosts telling them how to live. When her best friend vanishes, Esther still clings to her costume. Dressed as Death, will she uncover what happened to her bestie? And will she ever find the courage to step out of her comfort zone before fading into a mere shadow of herself?
Mask up. . . or risk being seen.