Thursday’s Mystery eBooks
The Ripple Effect: Books 1-3
by Jeanne Glidewell
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.3 #ad
Join Rip and Rapella Ripple and the Chartreuse Caboose on Their First Three Adventures Filled With Mystery and Mayhem
BOOK 1: A RIP ROARING GOOD TIME
BOOK 2: RIP TIDE
BOOK 3: RIPPED TO SHREDS
Hell to Pay
by Denise Diana Huddle
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.7 #ad
Two bodies lie in the ashes—and Iris Raines is about to expose secrets worth killing for.
This gritty Texas private investigator mystery is fast-paced and relentless—blending danger, corruption, dark humor, and shocking turns into an explosive ride.
Iris Raines makes a living unearthing the secrets others will do anything to hide. She’s sharp-tongued, armed with a biting wit, and not above bending the rules if it gets her closer to the truth. But this case drags her into a firestorm of corruption and murder no one else dares to touch.
The lawyers are pit-vipers, the politicians are crooked, and a faceless killer knows way too much about her. The cops don’t believe her, the criminals want her gone, and the powerful players behind it all will do whatever it takes to silence her…
My Brother’s Keeper
by Chris Russo Blackwood, Ted Kergan
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.2 #ad
The true story of a 1984 murder and the lengths one man went to in order to achieve justice for his brother’s killing.
The moment he found out his brother was missing and presumed dead, Ted Kergan launched a relentless effort to bring two suspected killers—a teenage prostitute and her much older grifter boyfriend—to justice and find Gary Kergan’s body. Little did he know his quest would consume a fortune and take thirty years to reach its conclusion.
Dark Corners
by Ruth Rendell
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.0 #ad
When his father dies, Carl Martin inherits a house in an increasingly rich and trendy London neighborhood. Cash poor, Carl rents the upstairs room and kitchen to the first person he interviews, Dermot McKinnon. That is mistake number one. Mistake number two is keeping the bizarre collection of homeopathic and alternative “cures” that his father left in the medicine cabinet, including a stash of controversial diet pills. Mistake number three is selling fifty of those diet pills to a friend, who is then found dead.
Malicious Intent
by Kathryn Fox
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.1 #ad
A gripping and powerful thriller – the debut of a stunning voice in suspense fiction – and the first appearance of a tough and remarkable investigator, pathologist, and forensic physician, Dr. Anya Crichton . . .
The only female freelancer in the male-dominated field, pathologist Dr. Anya Crichton will take any work she can find to pay child support and her mortgage, get her new business off the ground, and battle her ex-husband for custody of their three-year-old son. Things turn around rapidly, however, when her expert forensic evidence is instrumental in winning a high-profile case—and new work offers start pouring in.
Payback
by Fern Michaels
Kindle $2.99 Rating: 4.5 #ad
Some women get angry . . . the Sisterhood gets even.
Meet the Sisterhood—seven very different women who found one another in their darkest days and formed an indelible friendship, strong enough to heal their pasts and bring laughter and joy back into their lives. In Myra Rutledge’s beautiful Virginia home, amid hugs and fresh iced tea, shrimp fritters and shell-pink tulips, the friends have gathered to embark on their second mission of sweet revenge for one of their own.
Julia Webster’s husband, a U.S. Senator, has used his wife’s graciousness and elegance to advance his career even as he’s abused her trust at every turn and left her dreams for the future in tatters.
Dark Tales of the Strange and Bizarre
by Michael Kelso
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.8 #ad
Get ready to enter a world of darkness and mystery as you delve into the pages of “Dark Tales of the Strange and Bizarre” by Michael Kelso. This chilling collection of short stories will take you on a journey through the twisted minds of killers, the unknown depths of the ocean, and the eerie corners of museums and gardens.
From a homicidal teddy bear to a haunting sound in the middle of the ocean, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you questioning your perception of reality. And as you encounter a garden tool that leads to murder, mysterious lights in the middle of nowhere, and the dangers of trusting AI, you’ll find yourself wondering if these tales are truly fiction or based on something much more sinister.
Ghost Creek
by Frank Wheeler
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.0 #ad
A classic western novel from Frank Wheeler with non-stop epic adventure and a blend of western romance
Former bounty hunter Teague Nashville thought he’d left blood and vengeance behind.
But when a wagon train under his protection is ambushed, he’s dragged into a war with Ignacio Cortez, an outlaw chief with who’s ready to choke the territory with fear and fire.
If Cortez wants a fight, Teague is willing to give it. And he won’t have to do it alone.
Denied Access
by Vince Flynn, Don Bentley
Kindle $14.99 Rating: Brand New Release #ad
The Central Intelligence Agency is in crisis.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Congress is questioning the organization’s necessity. Interim CIA director Thomas Stansfield must fight for his agency’s survival while explaining why the previous candidate for his job was found murdered in a French hotel – surrounded by booze, cash, and dead men. Worst yet, a brilliantly run sting operation in Moscow has resulted in the arrest of America’s most prized Russian asset and the expulsion of his CIA handler.
Wednesday’s Mystery eBooks
Halloween Night Murder Collection
by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Liz Ireland
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.2 #ad
There’s usually a chill in the air when Halloween arrives—but in these three novellas by beloved cozy mystery authors Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Liz Ireland, the crimes are even colder than the haunted climate . . .
HALLOWEEN NIGHT MURDER by LESLIE MEIER
DEATH OF A HALLOWEEN NIGHT STALKER by LEE HOLLIS
MRS. CLAUS AND THE WILY WITCH by LIZ IRELAND
Stillwatch
by Mary Higgins Clark
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.4 #ad
With a new foreword by Riley Sager, a thrilling mystery from the Queen of Suspense about a journalist who uncovers political schemes and revisits hidden secrets from the past. I told you not to come…
Slipped under the door of her Georgetown home, the note was an ominous reminder of Pat Traymore’s past. The beautiful young television journalist had come to glamorous, high-powered Washington to produce a TV series. Her subject: Senator Abigail Jennings, slated for nomination as the first woman vice president of the United States.
The Tenth Vote
by Marian K. Riedy, Kim Sperduto
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.7 #ad
After a client is intentionally trapped in an MRI machine, Attorney Miranda Patel and her colleagues investigate the bizarre incident. They uncover a sophisticated international hacking ring reaching into the inner workings of the Supreme Court. When the cyberattack turns deadly, the lawyers race against time to identify the enemy holding the Court hostage.
In The Tenth Vote, set in Washington’s corridors of power, diplomats, attorneys, tech tycoons, spies, oligarchs, and the press duel in an intricate plot which unfolds like a set of Russian dolls with a surprise final betrayal.
Behind the Horror
by Lee Mellor
Kindle $1.99 Rating: 4.4 #ad
Uncover the twisted tales that inspired the big screen’s greatest screams.
Which case of demonic possession inspired The Exorcist? What horrifying front-page story generated the idea for A Nightmare on Elm Street? Which film was based on the infamous skin-wearing murderer Ed Gein?
Unearth the terrifying and true tales behind some of the scariest Horror movies to ever haunt our screens, including the Enfield poltergeist case that was retold in The Conjuring 2 and the serial killers who inspired Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs.
The Last Lie
by William Black
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 5.0 #ad
She came for vengeance. She stayed for the truth.
Abandoned as a child and raised by her uncle, June Hollister never knew why her father vanished – until she uncovered the bloody legacy he left behind. He wasn’t just a missing man. He was the infamous bounty hunter Earl Hollister, gunned down by the ruthless Silver Wolf Gang.
Now, after ten years of silence, June straps on her father’s revolver to deliver justice bullet by bullet.
Her hunt leads her to Axel Thorne, a rancher with a sharpshooter’s aim and shadows in his smile.
Together, they track killers through a web of lies, but Axel’s secrets run deeper than the canyons they ride.
The Adventure of the Cheap Flat
by Agatha Christie
Kindle $0.10 Rating: 4.0 #ad
“The Adventure of the Cheap Flat” by Agatha Christie presents a delightful short story featuring the incomparable Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing tale, Poirot finds himself drawn into the mysteries surrounding a seemingly affordable apartment in London.
As Poirot investigates the curious circumstances surrounding the flat, he uncovers a series of peculiar events and unexpected connections. Agatha Christie’s signature wit and clever plotting shine through as Poirot unravels the layers of deception and intrigue.
Falling Into Shadow
by Mike Palleschi
Kindle $2.99 Rating: 4.9 #ad
On the moon Novena, when the seasons turn deadly, you move, or you die. As the frigid cold creeps in, the country of Ionia prepares to move it’s people to safety only to discover that traitors have stolen their land. Can they win it back before their homes turn to ice?
This Sci Fi Fantasy epic follows multiple POV characters. Among them are Stem Shifters: people who can alter Space, Time, Energy, and Matter with their minds. Some, like Sophie Song, are peacekeepers, while others have joined the turncoats setting up a high-stakes civil war…
Allure of Elegance
by R. F. Whong
Kindle $0.99 Rating: 4.8 #ad
Luxury, lies, and danger in the unexpected places…
In tribute to Agatha Christie, this modern mystery series weaves together atypical tales set in the idyllic Amish country of Paradise, PA.
Two years ago, still haunted by the tragic events of September 11, Tina Sheng reluctantly served as a Christian summer camp counselor in Paradise. Now, she works as an insurance fraud investigator in nearby Lancaster and is pulled into a web of lies and luxury when a bold theft targets expensive designer items. Despite her training, she struggles with self-doubt and is swayed by the allure of the opulent world…
The Intruder
by Freida McFadden
Kindle $4.99 Rating: Brand New Release #ad
Who knows what the storm will blow in…
Casey’s cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind. But she’s a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window.
She’s young. She’s alone. And she’s covered in blood.
The girl won’t explain where she came from or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand. And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse.
Twice
by Mitch Albom
Kindle $14.99 Rating: Brand New Release #ad
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK
What if you got to do everything in your life —twice? The heart of Mitch Albom’s newest novel is a stunning love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we’ve had all along.
When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try—for better or worse.