Tag: Historical thriller


Bays and Beginnings: Free Mystery eBooks

Accent on Murder (Stranded in Provence Mysteries Boom 3)

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.

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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Pawsitive Beginnings (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series Prequel)

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!

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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Mostaccioli Murder (A Jade Sommer Mystery Book 1)

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?

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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The Jeri Howard Anthology (Books 1-5)

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.

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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Who's Killing the Fountain of Youth?

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.

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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Right Across the Bay

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

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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Deuce Mora Mystery Series (Vol. 4-5 Plus Maximum Impact)

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.

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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Payment Upon Delivery (The Jake Williams Series Book 1)

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!”

This book is Free on August 16, 2024

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Sawyer Grant Thriller Series

Baptism By Fire (Sawyer Grant Thriller Book 1)

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!

This book is Free on August 15, 2024

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Detectives and Murders: Free Mystery eBooks

Knifed In Nice (Travel P.I. Book 1)

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.

This book is Free on August 15, 2024

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Last Town Standing

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.

This book is Free on August 15, 2024

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Chicago Jazz (Detective Tony Alfano Book 2)

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?

This book is Free on August 15, 2024

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Murder in the Painted Lady

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.

This book is Free on August 15, 2024

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Seeds Of Discontent (Althea Johnson Series Book 1)

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…”

This book is Free on August 15, 2024

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Locked Away (DCI Alice Candy Book 1)

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.

This book is Free on August 15, 2024

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The Lighthouse Thriller Series

The Hidden Saboteur (The Lighthouse Book 1)

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.

This book is Free on August 14, 2024

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Secrets and Lights: Free Mystery eBooks

Trudy, Madly, Deeply (A Working Stiffs Mystery Book 1)

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.

This book is Free on August 14, 2024

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A Distant Light

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?

This book is Free on August 14, 2024

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Drop Shot (The Fighting Detective Book 5)

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.

This book is Free on August 14, 2024

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Who's Killing the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers? (Old Guys Murder Mystery Book 5)

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.

This book is Free on August 14, 2024

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Lottery of Secrets (Lottery (Gripping Psychological Thrillers) Book 1)

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.

This book is Free on August 14, 2024

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Dumb Move (Sei Thriller Book 6)

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?

This book is Free on August 14, 2024

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Idols and Cakes: Free Mystery eBooks

Death and Wedding Cake

Death and Wedding Cake by Nova Walsh: First in a funny new culinary cozy series! Chef Abby Hirsch returns to her hometown to cater a wedding at her aunt’s B&B, but when the bride’s enemy shows up dead, Abby turns to amateur sleuthing. Together with her best friend Cassie will she be able to solve the crime before the killer crashes the wedding? Clean slow-burn romance, warm friendships, & plenty of plot twists and humor!

This book is Free on August 13, 2024

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51st Directive

51st Directive by Michael Agliolo: Take a rollercoaster ride on the edge of reality. In the event of a “catastrophic emergency”, the 51st Directive grants the President of the United States the power to take complete control of Congress and the Supreme Court. This novel will scare you… should scare you. It’s right out of today’s headlines and no one knows it exists. It does.

This book is Free on August 13, 2024

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The Road to Lavender (The Four Corners Mystery Series Book 1)

The Road to Lavender (The Four Corners Mystery Series Book 1) by Donald Paul Benjamin: A young student of archaeology treks through the Colorado wilderness to hide a dozen toolboxes as part of a university geocaching exercise. Unaware she’s stashing a priceless artifact, she arrives in the Village of Lavender where blood-thirsty Russian mobsters, a dangerous detective, and a renegade Saudi prince pursue her to snatch the treasure.

This book is Free on August 13, 2024

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The Murder Convention (The Blind Sleuth Mysteries Book 18)

The Murder Convention (The Blind Sleuth Mysteries Book 18) by Nick Aaron: It all started with a scream in the night. Then there were blood splatters on the rug. But in the absence of a dead body, could the whole thing be a hoax? Especially as the Manor Hotel was hosting the ‘Murder Convention’, a periodic gathering of mystery writers. So was this a macabre game or… the perfect crime?

This book is Free on August 13, 2024

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The Atlantis Idol (The Sigma Files Book 2)

The Atlantis Idol (The Sigma Files Book 2) by Joe Topliffe: Tasked with following clues that are tied to a fabled lost city, Quinn and Ted are thrown back into danger once more. Facing off with a shadowy organization in a race against time to uncover an ancient mystery that has been kept secret for centuries, can they decipher cryptic clues, uncover the truth, and escape with their lives?

This book is Free on August 13, 2024

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The Next President

The Next President by Joseph Flynn: J.D. Cade came home from Vietnam and thought he’d never have to kill again. He was wrong. Someone starts blackmailing him. Someone who knows J.D.’s darkest secrets and implicates J.D.’s son in a death that could reignite a blood feud. The blackmailer wants J.D. to use his deadly skills to assassinate the leading presidential candidate.

This book is Free on August 13, 2024

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Take the Money Trilogy Thriller Series

On the Run (Take the Money Trilogy Book 1)

On the Run (Take the Money Trilogy Book 1) by Joseph Flynn: The first book in a thrilling trilogy that mixes “Good cops, dirty cops, mobsters, sharpshooters, a world war and a delightful hero…in a marvelous mix of mayhem and good times.” 745 ratings on Amazon with 66% 5 stars. “A real page-turner and adventure with believable characters.” (Amazon Review)

This book is Free on August 12, 2024

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Generations and Kills: Free Mystery eBooks

Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mysteries (Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mysteries 10 Book Boxed Sets 1)

Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mysteries (Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mysteries 10 Book Boxed Sets 1) by Cindy Bell: Cassie’s first encounter with her neighbor’s adorable dog and cheeky goats shows her that she has a lot to learn about country life. Then she quickly discovers the town has more than a few mysteries and she partners with her ex-cop neighbor to solve them. Their sleuthing adventures are filled with fun, delicious desserts, and a whole lot of danger.

This book is Free on August 12, 2024

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The Gibbons Mystery

The Gibbons Mystery by Kurt Berwick: Artist Louis Gibbons is shockingly murdered in late 19th-century London. His grieving widow inspires fellow aspiring artist Lord Clowers to investigate. Dark, toxic revenge, mistaken identities, a mysterious photograph, and a darkly complex narrative. The story climaxes with a devastating deathbed confession.

This book is Free on August 12, 2024

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Sergeant Thomas' Casebook (Colours of Death Book 1)

Sergeant Thomas’ Casebook (Colours of Death Book 1) by Robert New: Nine thrilling color-themed detective stories, where the color of death is just the beginning of the mystery.

This book is Free on August 12, 2024

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The Road to Hell, and Back

The Road to Hell, and Back by Peter Wise: In a world tainted by sinister influences, Alberto’s six-year journey takes him from Sicily, to the depths of Libya, and then into Egypt to spy on the British. Captured and interned in a prisoner-of-war camp in Kenya, East Africa, he’s threatened by hostile guards, menaced by a fellow prisoner, while helping three men escape.

This book is Free on August 12, 2024

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Spike, 35 Kills and Smiling (Spike, 35 Kills and Smiling Book 1)

Spike, 35 Kills and Smiling (Spike, 35 Kills and Smiling Book 1) by Mike Slavin: -Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and The Wishing Shelf Finalist 2024 Spike’s life, and many others, hinges on a thumb drive in this intense psychological thriller. He is a killer by nature. This self-aware psychopath is now God-fearing—bad guys better pray harder. Think Reacher meets Dexter. “OMG! Couldn’t Put It Down!” “Loved it!”

This book is Free on August 12, 2024

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The Remote Generation

The Remote Generation by Brandon Grubb: Not in Jeremiah’s wildest dreams did he imagine that one day he would find himself at the center of an event prophesied thousands of years prior. An event that would bring to the surface ancient secrets. An event that would bestow upon some in this remote and distant generation, including Jeremiah, peculiar metaphysical abilities.

This book is Free on August 12, 2024

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Scrolls and Rules: Free Mystery eBooks

The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries (Vol 1-6)

The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries (Vol 1-6) by Heather Haven: This set is for cozy readers who can’t get enough of a smart-mouthed woman sleuth out to please her never-had-a-bad-hair-day mother, computer-genius brother, gourmet chef uncle, and energetic orange and white cat, Tugger.

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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The Pink Wedding Dress Whodunit (A Witch's Cove Mystery Book 19)

The Pink Wedding Dress Whodunit (A Witch’s Cove Mystery Book 19) by Vella Day: My wedding was perfect—until it wasn’t. A lost ring and a dead body could ruin even the happiest of days. Just as I, Glinda Goodall, was about to say “I do,” my talking pink iguana, Iggy, misplaced the ring while investigating a corpse beneath a church pew. With the wedding postponed, my fiancé Jaxson and I dive into a magical murder mystery.

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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Pushing Up Daisy (Daisy Bruce Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

Pushing Up Daisy (Daisy Bruce Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Patti Larsen: When Daisy’s ex-fiancée asks her to attend an event for one of the people who split them up in the first place, she’s sure it’s a terrible idea. Even more so when a dead body drops and she’s the only one who can solve the murder. Can love survive homicide and her choice to put herself first? Or will the killer get to her before she can find out?

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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Girl Trap

Girl Trap by Cynthia Hamilton: Two inquiries come to MDPI on the same day that seem like fairly routine missing person cases. But it doesn’t take long to discover there’s nothing ordinary about the disappearance of two beautiful sisters from Minnesota or the estranged heiress who has never touched her 8-figure fortune and apparently does not want to be found. Series book 3 of 8.

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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Tequila Midnight

Tequila Midnight by Kathryn Dodson: On the border, people disappear… Jessica isn’t picky about the booze she’ll drink or the jobs she’ll take. When hired to find the missing heiress of a shady Mexican business mogul, the quest hits close to home for someone who hasn’t seen her parents in years… A twisty, electrifying suspense novel with an R-rated edge, this is the beginning of the gripping Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series.

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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Solomon's Scrolls (A North and Swiftwater Thriller Book 1)

Solomon’s Scrolls (A North and Swiftwater Thriller Book 1) by Richard Turner: When Kim Swiftwater and Connor North are thrust together, they must form an uneasy alliance to try and find an artifact lost since the days of The Crusaders.

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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The Slayer Rule (The Bone Hunter Series Book 1)

The Slayer Rule (The Bone Hunter Series Book 1) by Richard DeGrandpre: In a classic whodunnit, the crime leaves behind its own clues. But what if those clues lead to something entirely different—not just a deeper, darker crime, but a whole bloodstained landscape? Set against the backdrop of the American West, “The Slayer Rule” begins a sweeping crime series that explores themes of friendship, love, loss, and the silent tragedies that haunt the rural landscape.

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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The Disappearing Hour on Kindle

The Disappearing Hour by Vincent Valentean: Dominic Deluca has two families. The first is his wife Maria and young daughter Isabella. The second is the Deluca New Jersey Crime Family, which he leads with an iron fist. But when a rival family kidnaps his daughter, Dominic will go to war as both a feared crime boss and a father desperate to get his little girl back.

This book is Free on August 11, 2024

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Teams and Spirits: Free Mystery eBooks

Sweet Tea and Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries Book 5)

Sweet Tea and Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries Book 5) by Angie Fox: Ghost hunter Verity Long goes undercover to investigate strange happenings at an elite Southern social club. And when she stumbles upon a fresh body, she’ll need the help of the ghosts as well as a handsome deputy sheriff to solve the crime. “Fabulously Fun.” –The Chicago Tribune

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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Bittersweet Betrayal (Spirited Sweets Mystery Book 1)

Bittersweet Betrayal (Spirited Sweets Mystery Book 1) by Stephanie Damore: When Nick’s not-so-dearly departed grandma makes an untimely exit, Nick relies on his ever-clever wife to track the clues and bring the killer to justice. Claire is more than willing to take the case if only to send Grandma up to the Pearly Gates and get her out of her hair…and bakery. This is where baking, magic, and romance create a recipe for an irresistible mystery series.

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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High Steaks Murder (Hart Times Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

High Steaks Murder (Hart Times Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Emma Ainsley: When Carolina Hart is abruptly fired, she returns to her hometown after receiving a letter from her uncle asking her to help revive the family restaurant. Little did she know that there’d be murder around every corner, and that she’d become an amateur sleuth while running a new catering business!

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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The Complete Meredith Ryan Mystery Series

The Complete Meredith Ryan Mystery Series by Thonie Hevron: The Meredith Ryan Mystery Series unravels the thrilling, heart-pounding exploits of Meredith Ryan, a determined deputy sheriff with a knack for finding herself at the heart of danger. A masterclass in suspense, weaving tales of intrigue, danger, and justice, perfect for fans of police procedurals.

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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Cold Spring (Zoe Nichols Van-Life Series Book 3)

Cold Spring (Zoe Nichols Van-Life Series Book 3) by Abby Rice: When Zoe Nichols finally traces her biological father to quaint White Springs, Florida, she never expected to find him behind bars — for murder. Zoe’s quest to free her father draws her to a mysterious spring with legendary healing powers. Could the long-lost spring hold the secret to the crime? A female sleuth mystery adventure!

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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The Alpha Team

The Alpha Team by Owen Parr: Dive into the gripping world of covert operations and high-stakes intrigue with “The Alpha Team” 3 boxset series, following the daring exploits of John Powers, a former special forces and CIA operative. Now employed by a private enterprise under contract to the Department of Defense. A pulse-pounding read. Includes books 1-3.

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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Posse of Thieves (The Tinman Series Book 1)

Posse of Thieves (The Tinman Series Book 1) by Marc J. Reilly: Thirty-five years ago, the heist went off without a hitch, but all Peach and Tinman got were a few old baskets. Too bad they didn’t know they were worth a million bucks each, or they wouldn’t have given them away. What’s a crook to do? What else. Steal them back again. For action, madcap adventure, and daring heists, don’t miss this comedic gem.

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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The Florida Shuffle (Will Harper Mystery Series Book 4)

The Florida Shuffle (Will Harper Mystery Series Book 4) by David Crosby: In his riveting fourth adventure, intrepid reporter Will Harper faces a deadly scam thriving in the rehab business, uncovering a sinister world of Miami gangs, sex trafficking, and murder. When his love Callie disappears, he races against time to unravel the truth in this thrilling mystery, navigating corruption, danger, and personal stakes.

This book is Free on August 10, 2024

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