A Sampling of Sleuths: Short Stories from Bingeworthy Mystery Authors by Lise McClendon, Anne R. Allen, Katy Munger, & More: From cozies to contemporaries, with a crime caper or two thrown in for good measure, A Sampling of Sleuths features short stories from 10 proven mystery authors, each one with strong backlists. It’s a great, risk-free way to quickly explore authors you may not have heard of — and find the ones that you deem bingeworthy. Dive in! The water’s fine!

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The Green Brook Homestead by Clay Wise: Immerse yourself in Judy Green’s gripping adventure in a world darkened by a catastrophic EMP blackout. Witness her daring 900-mile horseback journey from Florida to Ohio, through a land besieged by chaos and lawlessness. In her childhood hometown, Judy rallies a valiant stand against a brutal gang, uniting old friends and new allies.

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Snapped (An Agent Jade Monroe FBI Thriller Book 1) by C. M. Sutter: Fresh out of training and ready to dig in, fledgling FBI agent Jade Monroe is tasked to join the hunt for a single-minded murderer who’s been terrorizing Houston, Texas. But when the investigation brings her face-to-face with the killer, Jade drops off the radar and must rely on her wits if she ever hopes to escape that predator’s terrifying grip.

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Death Behind the Dumpster (The Temp Jobs Cozy Mysteries) by K.B. Blake: Dream career—gone. Temp jobs—dull. Until she finds the body. Scarlett Chase is working at a temp job when the entire building suddenly plunges into darkness. When the lights come back on, she finds the eccentric woman from the office upstairs lying dead behind the dumpster. Can Scarlett stop the murderer before she becomes the next victim?

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Posed In Death (Nick and Laurel Mystery/Thriller Book 1) by Judi Lynn: When Laurel’s friend, Maxine, is killed by the Midlife Murderer, she teams with Nick–a freelance crime journalist–to find the killer. But it’s possible Maxine’s death is a copycat murder, not a choice of the serial killer who targets older women.

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Bring Me To Life by Elaine Robertson North: Bring Me To Life is the story of one woman looking to regain control of her life and how her innocent approach to a life coach propels her into the middle of two people’s desire for revenge; a woman who has struggled to move on from a failed relationship; and a man unable to come to terms with the loss of his brother to suicide.

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An Empty Tree (The Journey Book 1) by Glenn Trust: Her blue eyes drew him in. She would live, for a while. Four strangers embark on a journey. Their fateful and violent meeting on a country road reminds us that things are not always as they appear, and will leave you wondering who the “good guys and bad guys” are.

This book is Free on January 6, 2024

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Not Mushroom For Death (A Right Royal Cozy Investigation Mystery) by Helen Golden: False suspect or fatal mistake? When DCI Richard Fitzwilliam gets it into his head that Lady Beatrice’s new beau Seb is guilty of murder, can the amateur sleuth, along with the help of Daisy, her clever westie, and her two best friends Perry and Simon, find the real killer before Fitzwilliam goes ahead and arrests Seb?

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Death on Crete (The Kate Benedict Series Book 9) by Carrie Bedford: Reluctant psychic Kate Benedict, can often prevent a tragedy if she finds out where the threat is since she woke up one day able to tell if someone’s in danger of imminent death. On a happy jaunt to Crete, she’s no sooner landed in Heraklion than she’s staring at a body.

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The Vintage Vendetta (Secondhand Sleuth Mysteries Book 1) by Mel Morgan: Thrift shop til someone drops. When Jessica Braun’s aunt dies suddenly, she is drawn back to the sleepy little town of Pine Grove, Minnesota. But when she finds a mess of epic proportions and a murder on top of it, she will need all the help she can get – from her salvaged cat and two new friends – to solve the case and open her own thrift shop.

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Ship Wrecked (Cara Mia Delgatto Mystery Series Book 8) by Joanna Campbell Slan: Cara gets a dose of reality while doing historical research when she visits the House of Refuge when another visitor is stabbed—and she’s called upon to administer first aid. The subsequent death of the victim weighs heavily on Cara.

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Back by DM Searle: Journalist Nick Winters is on a perilous path when he delves into a Big Pharma miracle drug that rejuvenates the mind, regressing adults back to their psychological youth. As he connects the drug to a chilling murder, he quickly runs afoul of corporate assassins and gangsters. Will his quest for truth turn him into a fatal headline?

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Witchy Awakening (Midlife Potions Book 1) by C. A. Phipps: Discovering you’re a witch because your cat talks to you isn’t as fun as it sounds. When Jessica Lavender’s mother passes away, her mediocre life as a baker takes an unexpected turn. She must learn to harness her magical abilities, while solving a suspicious death in the small town, as well as run the family store alongside her needy assistant.

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Angels of Light: Beyond the Veil by Mark A. Vance: A cocky, wisecracking, commercial airline pilot has a surreptitious, lifelong relationship with the apparition of a dead relative, killed decades earlier in a military plane crash.

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Bed and Buried (Trash to Treasure Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Donna Clancy: A thrift shop in Maine might not seem like the best hub for murder investigations, but when a body is discovered, and the shop owner, Sarah, falls under suspicion, she and her daughter Sage launch their own search for the killer. Can they clear Sarah’s name and save the cute and quirky shop? Find out in this fun Cozy Mystery!

This book is Free on January 5, 2024

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Tears Are Only Water by J. Herman Kleiger: Who is the face at Carmine’s window, and why won’t she let him sleep? You must read Kleiger’s psychologically textured mystery to find out. Tears Are Only Water entwines a complex, twisty plot with the raw journey of breakdown, healing, and transformation. The characters grapple with emotional scars asking, is it better to face the past or bury it?

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D for Daisy (The Blind Sleuth Mysteries Book 1) by Nick Aaron: World War II. After bombing Berlin a Lancaster landed at its base in England and a crew member was found dead. His young wife concluded that he had been murdered. But Daisy Hayes was blind since birth, so who was going to listen to her? In the mayhem of the bombing campaigns, who even cared? Therefore she would have to find the murderer on her own.

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One Cold Heart (Detective Max Grady Thrillers Book 2) by KJ Kalis: A visit to Grady’s hospitalized lieutenant turns into something unimaginable… A bitter man – cool and calculating – exacts his revenge on the city of Pittsburgh and the people he thinks have wronged him, not caring who dies in the process. Pulled into a maze of murder, violence and mixed motives, Grady trails a killer who knows no boundaries.

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Moonshine Mesa by A.W. Baldwin: Criminal clients, a pollution mitigation scam, and a million-dollar double-cross make Moonshine Mesa a dangerous place for an aspiring lawyer, an intrepid deputy, and a moonshining hermit. Literary Titan 5 star review: “a gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and environmental peril.”

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The Freeman Files Series (Books 1-3) by Ted Tayler: “Retired DI Gus Freeman couldn’t resist the chance of returning to the job he loved – solving murder mysteries in the first Box Set of the series.”

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Maui Widow Waltz (Islands of Aloha Mystery Series Book 1) by JoAnn Bassett: A fun winter escape! Cash-strapped Maui wedding planner Pali Moon can’t believe her luck when a prospective bride flashing a five-carat dazzler pops into her Pa’ia shop, “Let’s Get Maui’d,” to request a glitzy beachside wedding. But then Pali learns the lavish wedding must take place on Valentine’s Day—only nine days away. Oh, and the groom’s been missing for more than a week.

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Merry Little Mystic Murder (Phoebe Monday Paranormal Cozies Book 1) by Patti Larsen: Phoebe Monday’s powerful family wasn’t expecting her, making her the odd one out. But when the Mondays are embroiled in a murder investigation, her position as sketch artist for the local police department puts her in the perfect position to finally prove herself – as long as the killer doesn’t make her the next victim!

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The Body at Blackwell Lake by A.M. Caplan: Cora’s strange ability to locate other lost things brings her to the site of a murdered corpse. After the police find no clues to the culprit, Cora allows the victim’s fiancé to persuade her to help him dig up evidence. When she discovers the handsome man is not what he seems, Cora fears the only thing her talent will lead her to is her own grave.

This book is Free on January 4, 2024

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The Ghostly Riddle Boxset by Vincent Valentean: When aging Broadway Diva Leanne Rose moves with her teenage son Peter away from the glitz and glamor of New York City, she thought that the most exciting and fast-paced times of her life were behind her. She was looking forward to a comfortable retirement, leaving the spotlight behind…

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Till Those Cows Come Home (Farmerville Book 1) by Marty Martin: “Not Even Doctor Phil Can Fix This.” The first book in the Farmerville series introduces us to Deputy Ron Farmer who is drawn into a series of events involving a family of four, two escaped convicts, his daughter Laura, two Migrant workers, and an axe or two. The secrets of Farmerville are threatened and do not end here.

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Mailboat I: The End of the Pier (Mailboat Suspense Series Book 1) by Danielle Lincoln Hanna: Mail jumper Bailey Johnson wants nothing more than to finally be adopted into a family of her own. Instead, she finds a body at the end of a pier…

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Once Upon a Witch (Crooked Windows Inn Cozy Witch Mysteries) by Valia Lind: A reluctant witch. A furry sidekick. A handsome handyman. Oh, and a ghost! Romance, mayhem, and magic await in this paranormal witchy cozy mystery!

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Booked for Homicide (A Shelf Indulgence Cozy Mystery Book 1) by S.E. Babin: When a rare book order leads me right to a homicide, somehow I’m the one investigating… I’m Dakota Adair, owner of Tattered Pages, a bookstore specializing in cool and quirky books. I inherited a grumpy Persian cat named Poppy who loves to make her displeasure known around the store… loudly. Things are good until I deliver a special order only to stumble over a body. Suddenly all eyes are on me.

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Watch For Ice (Kaitlyn Willis Road Signs Mysteries Book 2) by Leslie J. Hall: Kaitlyn loves her job on her city’s code enforcement team, but she loves her brother more. When he becomes a suspect in a murder, she must clear his name even if the City Manager seems to be working against her. Fans of snarky stories will love Kaitlyn, a budding amateur sleuth, who takes on city government in this funny, PG-rated cozy mystery.

This book is Free on January 3, 2024

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Here There and Everywhere (Bennett Sisters Mysteries Book 18) by Lise McClendon: Stretched thin between her sisters in the US and her new life in France, Merle Bennett is feeling the strain of obligations. That is even before Pascal’s grape harvest goes sideways and her older sister shows up in France unexpectedly. When her son and sister inexplicably disappear, intrigue, drama, and murder ensue, in the French countryside.

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Polar Bear Dawn (Bernadette Callahan Series Book 1) by Lyle Nicholson: Detective Callahan knows she’s right. But her superiors are intent on silencing her before she can prove murders in Canada and Alaska are connected. Will she stand her ground or be fired from the force?

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Tony Valenti Thrillers Box Set (Books 1-3) by Neil Turner: Grab this opportunity to join the thousands of readers who have fallen in love with this gripping seven-book series. Meet Tony Valenti, who has quickly become a worldwide favorite thriller protagonist, and an endearing cast of supporting characters … plus some truly evil villains. The three novels in this boxset have almost 5,000 readers and Goodreads reviews with an average of 4 1/2 stars!

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Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy: Over 5,500 5-star reviews! A snarky heroine, a homeless cat, and murder with a side of chocolate. Lindsay’s only secret is the recipe for her chocolate chip cookies, but she is surrounded by people with deadly secrets. Come for the chocolate chip cookies, stay for the murder, mayhem and fun!

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Murder at Mountjoy Manor (Coombesford Chronicles Book 1) by Elizabeth Ducie: Simon Mountjoy was the local boy made good. Returning to Coombesford after making his fortune in London, he spent thirteen years renovating his family home. While he brought employment and prosperity to the village, his talent for upsetting people meant plenty had reason to hate him. But who hated him enough to kill him?

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The Prodigals: The Complete Epic by Milton Cantellay: In “The Prodigals: The Complete Epic,” an EMP apocalypse strikes, plunging the nation into chaos. The Raydon siblings must unite to survive, while Major Styles and an elite team race to uncover the truth. Loyalty, courage, and relentless action define this pulse-pounding thriller. Prepare for a breathtaking battle against darkness.

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The Arrows Beyond Anthology by Milton Cantellay: This Christian End-Times Thriller picks up 25 years after the EMP event of The Prodigals, The Arrows Beyond Series begins with the values and foundation of faith that started with Carl and Ella. Major Aaron Styles still stands watch over the Raydon grandchildren. Now grown, they still fight. But now, each in their way, against a common enemy, the dawning darkness.

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Cruel Candy (Cozy Corgi Mysteries Book 1) by Mildred Abbott: Estes Park, Colorado: picturesque mountains, charming shops, delightful bakeries, a cozy bookstore… and murder. Winifred Page and her corgi, Watson, move to Estes Park to hit the Reset button on life. When Fred steps into her soon-to-be-bookshop for the first time, she expects dust bunnies and spiders… not the dead body in the upstairs kitchen.

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Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery (Books 4-6) by Joanna Campbell Slan: Book #4 — Photo, Snap, Shot: A racist past comes back to haunt St. Louis and only a mother’s love can defy it. Book #5 — Make, Take, Murder: Kiki finds a severed leg in a dumpster. Book #6 — Ready, Scrap, Shoot: A May Day pageant turns deadly when a sniper takes aim – and a wealthy matriarch, a beer baron’s daughter is shot.

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