Paper, Scissors, Death (Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series Book 1) by Joanna Campbell Slan: Kiki Lowenstein’s life is upended when her husband’s dead, naked body is found in a hotel bed, with a scarf in his mouth. As Kiki navigates his secret life and her own financial struggles, she transforms from a passive housewife into a fighter, using scrapbooking to become self-reliant, AND she needs to find the real killer of her husband.
The After Hours Deception (Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Patti Larsen: Infiltrate. Investigate. Hyperventilate! Who knew a new job could be murder? Petal Morgan’s life hasn’t turned out the way she expected. Deeply in debt and living in her parents’ garage, she stumbles on a suspicious death that leads her to the career she was born for – as long as she doesn’t fall victim to the killer herself!
Sit, Stay, Murder! (The Tamsin Kernick Cozy English Mysteries Book 1) by Lucy Emblem: She’s happy with her furry friends, friendly coffee shop, and peaceful town. When Tamsin stumbles upon a suspicious death–a dead body right outside her dog class–can she sniff out the truth? If you like good-hearted heroines, cute canines, and frisky fun, then you’ll adore Lucy Emblem’s delightful doggie-themed treat.
Bad Intent (The Eastern Shore Mysteries Book 3) by Cheril Thomas: The Overtons and their television show are headed for prime time until the family patriarch disappears. Lightning Strike Films wants their leading man in front of the cameras in two weeks, and his wives want him home yesterday. The whole town is in turmoil, even before the murders start.
The Fiduciary Delusion by John Molik: Kyle Pickens, an unambitious young man, finally finds himself, only to nearly lose everything in an apparent web of international economic terrorism and intrigue. But, as his world begins to unravel, has he become genuinely delusional? Or is he really on to one of the most dangerous global conspiracies of all time?
Accent on Murder (Stranded in Provence Mysteries Boom 3) by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: Trying to learn a foreign language can be murder–especially when your French tutor is strangled to death hours after your last lesson and your best friend is arrested for the crime. Unfortunately, for expat Jules Hooker, to stick around means she’s still stranded in a foreign country with no lights, no language skills and no real future.
Pawsitive Beginnings (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series Prequel) by Leighann Dobbs: Willa Chance has just inherited her grandmothers bookstore…little does she know it comes with a couple of mischievous ghosts and a mystery solving cat! When a body is found behind her store, Willa finds herself embroiled in a twisty mystery where she discovers that Mystic Notch…and her cat…are not as they seem. This is a prequel novella to the Mystic Notch series!
Mostaccioli Murder (A Jade Sommer Mystery Book 1) by Nicolette Pierce: When the restaurant delivery driver is found murdered, Jade assumes his position. The detective assigned to the case is none other than Logan, her sinfully handsome mistake from long ago. To save herself and the family business, she must play nice with the detective. But how can she play nice when she vowed to never speak to the jerk again?
The Jeri Howard Anthology (Books 1-5) by Janet Dawson: Tough-as-nails Oakland PI Jeri Howard made a splash in Janet Dawson’s first book, winning Best First PI Novel from the Private Eye Writers of America. Readers who tear through offbeat detective novels featuring hard-boiled women sleuths will flip for Jeri Howard.
Who’s Killing the Fountain of Youth? by Jon Spoelstra: Why kill the fittest old folks? Charlie and Ben team up to stop the murders at the most wildly upscale—and highly mysterious—retirement village in the wilds of northwest Florida. Catching the killer will keep you guessing until the end, and then you’ll wonder about the aging secrets long after you finish the book.
Right Across the Bay by Quinn Avery: They were cousins who shared decades of secrets. Now one of them is dead, and the body count is about to rise. “A small town murder mystery that is anything but small. Right Across the Bay is a must-read whodunnit infused with romance, betrayal and an unforgettable finale.” -BestThrillers.com
Deuce Mora Mystery Series (Vol. 4-5 Plus Maximum Impact) by Jean Heller: A Jean Heller read guarantees an intricate, action-packed mystery. Fiery, tough, athletic, and a dirty fighter when she has to be, journalist Deuce Mora tends to lean more heavily on her “investigative reporter” profile than her “lead columnist” title strictly requires. Rather than shying away from fights, she tends to pick them.
Payment Upon Delivery (The Jake Williams Series Book 1) by Hackley Hammett: Think John Grisham’s “The Firm” meets “Narcos” – money, sex, and danger abound in this thriller about a recent college graduate who joins a mysterious recycling company in Mexico City. “Payment Upon Deliver” kicks off an exciting new series readers are calling “another Jack Ryan in the making!”
The Cardiff Bay Murders (Detective Inspector Marco Book 1) by Stephen Puleston: A corpse is pulled from the river in the centre of Cardiff, its tongue amputated. Detective John Marco realises it’s nothing but routine. More murders in the Polish community take. The inquiry takes Marco and his team into the murky world of people trafficking and the city’s immigrant community. But what is it that links all the deaths together?
Baptism By Fire (Sawyer Grant Thriller Book 1) by Drew Cole: Sawyer Grant thought paradise meant peace, but kidnapping changed everything. He must team up with unlikely allies to find the girl as a relentless detective closes in. With danger at every turn, can Grant save her and clear his name? Immerse yourself in the gripping suspense of Drew Cole’s BAPTISM BY FIRE. Start reading now and hold on tight!
Knifed In Nice (Travel P.I. Book 1) by Zara Keane: “I hadn’t planned on a trip to the French Riviera, but then, I hadn’t planned on shooting a London crime lord in his well-padded derrière.” Angel, a semi-reformed thief & accidental P.I., is in disguise and on the run. With thugs hot on her tail, Her getaway through France is hampered by an unwanted sidekick, a wild cat, & a disappearing corpse.
Last Town Standing by Colton Lively: Amber Fitch’s life is upended when a sudden power outage plunges her city into chaos, leaving her and her brother, Freddie, cut off from the world. As the darkness spreads, so does the panic, with neighbors turning against each other and the streets becoming a battlefield. Their home destroyed by fire, Amber and Freddie must navigate the lawless city, where every decision could mean life or death.
Chicago Jazz (Detective Tony Alfano Book 2) by Gregory C. Randall: During the hot summer of 1933, Chicago Detective Tony Alfano is stunned by the violent and seemingly senseless death of a young Italian woman. As the weeks pass and the Chicago World’s Fair excitedly anticipates the celebrated arrival of Mussolini’s aerial armada of twenty-four flying boats, more murdered and brutalized bodies are discovered. Are the victims connected to this spectacular event?
Murder in the Painted Lady by M.L. Hamilton: Peyton and Marco have solved more cases than the other detectives in the SFPD, but the death of a high-end real estate agent is proving more difficult than the others. With no evidence, no suspects, and no motive, Peyton fears they won’t get a break in the case before the killer strikes again.
Seeds Of Discontent (Althea Johnson Series Book 1) by S. A. Asthana: Police Lieutenant Althea Johnson must keep the peace aboard the Starshot, a spaceship well into its millennia-long journey to Proxima Centauri b, in the wake of the most gruesome homicide of her career. “Generational ship meets Sherlock Holmes” | “…an absorbing page-turner” | “Short & fast-paced, it holds your attention…”
Locked Away (DCI Alice Candy Book 1) by B. A. Spicer: Ellie wakes in a dark basement, her hands bound. A mysterious captor lurks unseen, setting the stage for a suspenseful game of wits. Meanwhile, DCI Alice Candy uses her formidable skills to track Ellie down, uncovering dark secrets along the way. “Locked Away” is a gripping, terrifying and surprising thriller that will grip you from the start.
The Hidden Saboteur (The Lighthouse Book 1) by Charles Besondy: Memories of the past tore Clay Austin apart and threatened to destroy the biggest deal of his career. Then he inherited a lighthouse and life turned upside down. Buckle up for a roller coaster ride of twists and turns as two parallel stories of faith meet in a tense ending. This is Book One in The Lighthouse series; a 3-time literary award winner.
Trudy, Madly, Deeply (A Working Stiffs Mystery Book 1) by Wendy Delaney: Human lie detector Charmaine Digby, the County Coroner’s new deputy, investigates the death of a sweet old family friend whose heart mysteriously stopped. With no evidence of foul play, Char’s on the case. But she’d better keep her eyes open or the next body to arrive at the morgue could be hers! A fun-filled romantic mystery.
A Distant Light by D A Callahan: After losing her parents, Raegan McAllister is sent to a boarding school whose headmistress has an unusual hatred for the child. Rescued by the family lawyer and taken to an older sister who resents the girl. As they learn to live together they are unaware of dark forces plotted against them. Can the sisters reconcile and will that kinship save them from the evil stalking them?
Drop Shot (The Fighting Detective Book 5) by Blair Denholm: Game. Set. Murder. Temperamental brat Roderick McAdam is about to become the world’s number-one tennis player. But days before the Australian Open, his trussed-up body is found in a seedy hotel room. Detective Jack Lisbon and his team must peel back the layers of lies and deception to uncover the truth behind this shocking crime.
Who’s Killing the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers? (Old Guys Murder Mystery Book 5) by Jon Spoelstra: 7 top mystery writers meet in a remote resort to write a perfect mystery novel. One writer gets murdered. Then another. Charlie North and his buddy Ben Tucker jump in to investigate. It all becomes clear, in a single room, and justice seems to be served. Ah, not so fast. There’s more. For sure, this book reads fast. Old guys like things fast.
Lottery of Secrets (Lottery (Gripping Psychological Thrillers) Book 1) by Nadija Mujagic: When Lynn Miller wins a life-changing lottery, her joy turns to terror as a stalker threatens her newfound fortune. With her husband James skeptical of the danger, Lynn is plunged into a world of paranoia and deception, where family secrets unravel and trust is shattered. Lynn must fight against time to protect herself before it’s too late.
Dumb Move (Sei Thriller Book 6) by Ty Hutchinson: I have a bounty on my head worth fifty million dollars. Every assassin I can think of will come for me. Even the ones I had called my friends. To end this nonsense, I need to kill Ethan Carmotte, the man responsible for funding the contract. But first, I need to find him. Did I mention he’s also my ex?
Just Add Water (Hetta Coffey Series Book 1) by Jinx Schwartz: Hetta Coffey is a globe-trotting civil engineer with a swath of failed multi-national affairs in her jet stream. She notes the predominance of men skippering yachts on San Francisco Bay and has an epiphany. If she bought a boat, could she meet a man? Join Hetta for fun, adventure, and mystery.
The House of Closed Doors (The House of Closed Doors Book 1) by Jane Steen: Stubborn, heedless, disgraced: in 1871 Illinois, unwed Nell Lillington refuses to name the father of her child and is sent to a Poor Farm to give birth. When an unused padded cell is opened and two small bodies are discovered, Nell suspects murder. First in a series that has delighted thousands of readers with its blend of saga and mystery.
