Death on the Danube (Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Jennifer S. Alderson: The tour must go on – even with a killer in their midst! Can travel guide Lana Hansen sleuth out who is killing her clients before she ends up floating in the Danube? Join Lana as she leads tourists to cities around the globe on intriguing adventures that often turn deadly! Read the entire Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery Series for free in KU.
A Very Polite Murder (DI Keen investigates Book 1) by William Foster: With no sign of a break-in, nothing taken, and no sexual motive. It must be a domestic murder. So DI Keen believes. Eight years after Si Browning is convicted of murdering his wife the real killer shows himself. It is now down to Si Browning’s best friend, Tommy, to get DI Keen to re-look at the case and work out who really murdered Mrs. Browning.
The Phoenix Series (Books 1-3) by Ted Tayler: There are only so many outcomes for a man on a mission of vigilante justice; he succeeds, he gets caught in the process, he dies; or he meets like-minded people who believe criminals must pay for their crimes.
Still Death by Shauna Bickley: Lexie finds the bodies of an elderly neighbour and her son, Patrick, but Lexie doesn’t believe it was a murder-suicide. Patrick said he’d been set up for the murder of his girlfriend. As Lexie investigates, someone follows her. When Lexie and her family are threatened, she is afraid she has gone too far, but she still hasn’t found the murderer.
Who She Was (Sylvia Wilcox Mysteries Book 1) by Braylee Parkinson: Sylvia Wilcox’s private detective agency takes a case for a grieving husband whose wife was murdered. As Sylvia works diligently to follow up on leads, she is continuously met with roadblocks created by secrets and lies from Liza’s mysterious past.
Dev Haskell Box Set (Books 1-3) by Mike Faricy: A Private Investigator with a foot on both sides of the law. A back slapping, fun-loving, ladies’ man. He deals with people who’ve made bad decisions. But then, bad decisions make for interesting tales… Meet P.I. Dev Haskell in the first three books in the best-selling Dev Haskell series: Russian Roulette, Mr. Swirlee, and Bite Me.
Echoes by A.M. Caplan: Hannah thinks she’s losing her mind. After killing a man with her car, his body vanishes without a trace. To prove she isn’t insane, she searches until she finds him—alive and unharmed. She’s stunned to learn he’s part of a race of immortals. So is his sister, and she kills anyone who learns his secret. Can Hannah stop a psychopath who cannot die?
Nadia Wolf (Books 1-3) by Nicolette Pierce: Fun and hilarious characters take center stage in this action-packed mystery series. This three-book bundle includes: The Big Blind, High Stakes, and Cashing Out. It’s all fun and games until someone gets murdered. If you love Janet Evanovich, you will adore this series.
Murder A La Carte (Nikki Hunter Mysteries Book 4) by Nancy Skopin: “A plucky PI, an adolescent client, and a vicious vigilante.” A nine-year-old boy shows up at PI Nikki Hunter’s office asking her to find out who killed his mom. Nikki’s significant other, Detective Bill Anderson, is investigating the homicide of a registered sex offender.
One False Step by Joseph Flynn: Two cops chase two killers to a Caribbean island. One cop is working with the local constabulary to make an arrest; the other is flying under the radar and just looking for revenge. A crew of 21st-century pirates are planning to attack the island, and there are two hurricanes zeroed in on everybody in sight. Never a dull moment.
Hot Flush (Euphemia Sage Chronicles Book 1) by Rosy Fenwicke: Goodreads reviews “…such a fun and original book! It reminded me of movies like “The Heat” with 2 main female characters involved in outlandish situations that are so funny you don’t worry about the “believability” of the situations.” “The cover teased me into reading the synopsis… & then I began the book and couldn’t stop! Fun & clever story!”
The Complete Jake Samson Mystery Series (Books 1-6) by Shelley Singer: Nice Jewish cop turns PI… -Chicago-cop (now unlicensed PI) Jake Samson is living the life of “an urban gentleman farmer” in laid-back Oakland, California. His lesbian BFF, Rosie the carpenter, and her justice-dispensing two-by-four are the perfect complements to his relaxed casual style. All 6 books in the series plus a bonus book!
Memories and Matchsticks (The Sam and Bump Misadventures Book 1) by N. Gemini Sasson: There’s an arsonist on the loose in rural Wilton, Indiana — and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep from being found out. Even murder. Sam McNamee just wants to help her dad sell his house there. But she can’t leave town until the arsonist is uncovered. Not that she’d want to anymore, since veterinarian Clint Chastain has stolen her heart.
Parlez-Vous Murder? (Stranded in Provence Mysteries Book 1) by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: While American Jules Hooker is on vacation, a bomb explodes over the Riviera, destroying technology and leaving Jules stranded in Provence where she must make a living by solving murders the old-fashioned way — without help from DNA, databases, CSI crime labs or the police.
Grave Encounters by Marie Wilkens: Sarah Perrigo just wants to know what happened to her twin sister, Renee. The suspicious circumstances surrounding her suicide are only made more questionable when her husband has her cremated before Sarah or her parents can pay their last respects. After a few ghostly encounters, Sarah becomes obsessed with learning the truth about his family and what happened in Delany Falls…
The Boystown Prequels: Two Nick Nowak Novellas (Boystown Mysteries) by Marshall Thornton: These two prequels, set in late 70s Chicago, are the perfect place to start the award-winning thirteen-book Boystown mystery series. Gritty, sexy, and deeply emotional the series is much loved.
Shadows We Remain (Caroline Creek Series Book 1) by Mose J Gingerich: A detective story with an Amish setting. When the far-reaching hand of the local mob infiltrates the Amish community of Caroline Creek, one Amish teen girl must go against the commands of the preachers to try and save herself, her family, and the community.
Justice (The Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles Book 8) by Kelly Marshall: A young girl is discovered raped and murdered just outside of Magnolia Bluff, Texas. State Conservation Police Officer, Madison Jackson is stunned to her core. The sight of that battered and bruised child on a stainless-steel slab in the morgue sends Madison on a perilous trip south of the border into the heart of the deadly Mexican cartel country.
Retribution (The Psychic Detective Kate Pierce Crime Thriller Series Book 1) by C. M. Sutter: The murder of two attorneys has the Chicago police scrambling for answers, but with no leads they call the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office hoping to bring psychic detective Kate Pierce in on the case. Using clues from her dreams and dogged determination, Kate steps into the killer’s world and realizes he may be much closer than any of them think.
Murder Over Easy (A Sunny Side Up Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Rosie A. Point: A free cozy mystery from a USA Today bestselling author! When Sunny arrives in small town Parfait, Florida, she’s hoping to find herself after a messy divorce, and hide from her husband’s criminal business partners. But when a food vlogger dies in her aunt’s cafe, Sunny has to choose – hide or save her aunt’s business before it’s shut down.
The Barista’s Guide To Espionage (Eva Destruction Book 1) by Dave Sinclair: Readers are loving The Barista’s Guide to Espionage, a witty and fast-paced romp from USA Today bestselling author Dave Sinclair. Thrills. Spills. Kills. Coffee. High octane, wise-cracking, ass-kicking entertainment from the first to the last page.
Much A’Broom About Nothing (Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries Book 1) by Erin Johnson: When Adelaide “Laidey” Ryan dragged herself off the couch for a date at the Renaissance Faire, she didn’t expect to run into her cheating ex-fiancé. The day only gets better when she winds up trapped on the magical grounds and discovers she’s a witch. And the best part? She’s charged with a homicide she didn’t commit.
The Daydreamer Detective (Miso Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Steph Gennaro: It’s a cozy mystery in Japan! Out-of-luck and jobless, Mei returns to her rural Japanese home and turns her daydreaming ways towards solving a murder. If you like twisty plots, delectable food descriptions, and rural Japanese towns, then you’ll love Steph Gennaro’s culinary tale.
The Case at Barton Manor (Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates Book 1) by Emily Queen: Rosemary Lillywhite only wanted to be left alone to mourn her dead husband in peace, but when a desperate woman knocks on the door of her dead husband’s investigative office, she’s forced to make a choice: Come out of hiding or turn Grace Barton away.
High Spirits (Grifter’s Daughter Book 5) by Duane Lindsay: Con artist Dani Silver receives a lead on a million-dollar bottle of whiskey. Will she go in on the heist? Nope. She’ll do it herself by counterfeiting the distinctive bottle, and filling it with supermarket booze, knowing it’ll never be opened. But the owners are America’s sweethearts and Dani’s taken a vow never to cheat an honest mark.
Miami Chill (Titus Florida Crime Thriller Series Book 2) by John D. Patten: Titus, tough former cop from up north, is still in Miami looking for his fiancee’s murderer. While working a security detail, he is literally thrown into a mystery involving a stunning tech billionaire, a gorgeous pop singer, a rogue cop hell-bent on smashing a human smuggling ring, an obstructive FBI agent, and a slimy killer who enjoys torture.
The Return of the Ripper by Anna Elliott & Charles Veley: Love is in the air in London! It’s 1897, and Lucy James, daughter of famed detective Sherlock Holmes, is about to marry her sweetheart, Sgt. Jack Kelly. A beautiful woman also seems to have captivated Dr.Watson. What could possibly go wrong? Diamond smugglers and a serial killer, perhaps? “Marvelous! Fast-paced and fun!” -Amazon reviewer
Corktown (Abby Kane FBI Thriller Book 1) by Ty Hutchinson: They locked him up seven years ago. He’s still killing. Fiery FBI agent Abby Kane is tasked with figuring out how this madman can kill again. When she visits the Doctor behind bars, he swears he’s innocent and not the psychopath everyone thinks he is. Oddly enough, Abby believes him. Start a series you won’t be able to put down.
Killer in the Photo by Annette Mark: Defying a direct order, undercover British agent Kate St George, tracks down her best friend’s killer, only to uncover a sinister terror plot with far-reaching consequences for Britain and Thailand. Kate devises a clever but risky plan to neutralize the killer. She puts her body on the line but discovers that she’s made a serious miscalculation.
Calamity Under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe: An entertaining historical whodunit that’s first in a series! After a deadly chandelier fall at an English manor, actress Cora Clarke vows to prove that her best friend is innocent of murder. As a blizzard rages outside, can Cora solve the mystery — before the killer strikes again?
Uriel’s Justice (Keys of Life Book 1) by Carolyn Schield & Tom Vorbeck: A London Museum tour guide points to an angel with no halo in Da Vinci’s painting, Virgin of the Rocks, whose name is Uriel. Uriel fights for justice against an ancient evil dating back to the days of Noah. Keys of Life takes you through time and to a present-day war that continues between good and evil.
Murder in an Irish Bog (The Galway Homicides Book 11) by David Pearson: When a body turns up in marshland in a remote part of Ireland, the victim’s brother falls under suspicion. After all, there was no one else nearby. But what is the motive? The detectives will have to dig deeper to reveal what is hidden beneath the sodden surface. And what they find is quite a shock! A standalone in a great series of mysteries!
A Friend of Silence (Roger and Bess Mysteries Book 1) by M. Lee Prescott: The silence of a Quaker school is shattered by a shocking death. Teacher and prime suspect, Bess Dore jumps into the investigation along with old flame, police detective, Roger Demaris. Sparks fly as they are joined by Harry Winthrop, a wealthy amateur sleuth. Join these beloved characters in this first book of the Roger and Bess Mysteries.
Gone to Goa (A Chuck Winters Thriller Book 5) by Robert E Smith: Chuck Winters a retired S.F. homicide detective made a fortune on a software program. His venture capitalist asked for his help in finding out what happened to the CEO of a company he was financing. Chuck Winters brings along pals, his former S.F. police partner to a retired MI5 inspector from Portugal, to assist on a worldwide hunt for the killer.
The Curse Of Matilija (Zack Tolliver, FBI Book 9) by R. Lawson Gamble: A man is found near death on a hiking trail deep in the Los Padres National Forest, his limbs black and swollen. Just before dying, he describes an ancient pot in a cave in Matilija Canyon, named for a legendary chief of a Chumash tribe who had placed a curse on the land. Agent Zack Tolliver hated caves, but now he must enter this small dark hole.
Death up the Aisle (Mrs Mortimer Mysteries Book 1) by Elizabeth Oakey: Shivering in her wedding dress, Georgiana’s special day takes a turn for the worse when she embarks on her honeymoon and ends up behind bars. Investigating a murder you’re accused of is easier said than done, but Auntie Sheba and her strange coterie of ladies offer their assistance. Can they help? Let’s hope so. A joyful, quirky 1920s romp.
Arsenic in the Azaleas (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 1) by Dale Mayer: Follow gardener and amateur sleuth Doreen Montgomery—and her amusing and mostly lovable cat, dog, and parrot—as they catch murderers and solve crimes in lovely Kelowna, British Columbia. Riches to rags… Controlling to chaos… But murder… seriously?
Man In The Water (Jack and Stacey Green Thrillers Book 1) by Jon Hill: Jack is just a normal guy. He’s got a wife and a son and a typical 9 to 5. So when masked men throw him off a cruise ship and his family goes missing, everything he thought he knew about his life is suddenly thrown into question. Can he uncover the truth behind the attack and find his family before the people after him try to kill him again?
Déjà Dead (The Claire Baskerville Mysteries Book 1) by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: Claire Baskerville is a 60-something American who finds herself alone in Paris when her husband is brutally murdered. Reeling from the onslaught of devastating secrets he left behind, Claire is stunned to realize she no longer knows who to trust. She only knows she can’t move forward until she finds out the truth behind who killed her husband.
Love Can Be Murder (The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries) by Heather Haven: For P.I. ferret Lee Alvarez first comes murder, then comes love, then comes marriage, and now Lee and her drop-dead gorgeous Navy SEAL groom Gurn Hanson are stumbling across bodies together. This wryly romantic box set is a bonanza for fans of The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries.
Her Dark Heart by Marie Wilkens: Pearl’s perfect life was an illusion. After uncovering her husband’s multiple affairs, their divorce is complicated when their eight-year-old son is abducted. Desperate to save her only child, Pearl will do the unthinkable to find him.
Beneath Lost Ground (Detective Conal Brophy Book 1) by G.D. Higgins: A wealthy couple is dead. Their child is missing. For DS Brophy, this could be the case that breaks him. While he struggles to find a lead, a suspect from an old case reappears, muddying the waters. As past and present collide, Brophy is forced to question his role in a case that haunts him. But will the truth cost him more than his career?
The Murder at Sissingham Hall by Clara Benson: A good old-fashioned English 1920s whodunit for fans of Agatha Christie! When Sir Neville Strickland is found murdered in his study during a weekend house party, it soon turns out that all the guests had a motive for wanting him dead. Amateur sleuth Angela Marchmont will have to use all her wits to find the killer – before someone else dies.
One Too Many (Truth In Lies Book 1) by Melody Anne & John Henley: When Jasmine Anderson, the granddaughter of a billionaire, gives up a life of luxury to follow a path she had dreamt about for years, to work in the FBI, it is enough to make her family scratch their collective heads. Follow Jasmine through the insanity that Miami brings, & how her lack of “real life” experience backfires over and over again.
Alpha: The Ian Ridgefield Story (Military Might Series Book 1) by John Henley: Ian Ridgefiled’s compass doesn’t sway with the wind. When someone attacks a woman, and the country he loves, he refuses to stand idly by. The former Navy SEAL knows how to get things done, by hook or by crook – if necessary. Dive into this tale of how far a man will go to keep his world intact and find those responsible for causing so much chaos.
