Free and Discounted Mystery & Thriller Books
Prepare for suspense, excitement, and plenty of tense situations within these mystery and thriller selections! From high-speed thrillers to tense caper stories to fascinating police procedurals, these books will keep you entertained and enthralled for hours on end. Here's a selection of mysteries, legal thrillers, crime thrillers, spy thrillers, mystery thrillers, cozys and more!
The Last Temptation
Kim discovers that she isn’t the only one trying to escape her past—and that some people will kill to keep their secrets safe. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Snapped
Murder happens in Houston, but when the most recent murders take on disturbing similarities, local law enforcement officers fear a serial killer is roaming their streets. Former sheriff’s department sergeant Jade Monroe has just graduated from the FBI’s serial crimes unit in homicide and is called to Houston with her partner, J.T. Harper, to take ... Read more
Free: Savage Bay Nightmare
When journalist Lucy Hush’s brother is accused of murder, she makes a desperate bid to clear his name. But her inquiries in a small coastal town are unwelcome and it’s not long before she stirs up a vipers’ nest. Can she get to the truth, or has she just fallen victim to a pack of ... Read more
Summers Slain: A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery (A Lady Gayle Summer Mystery Book 1)
Lady Gayle Summer, a young war widow, is thrown into a world of intrigue and danger when she unexpectedly inherits Bethencourt Castle from her father. When a dear friend is murdered in what may have been a case of mistaken identity, Lady Gayle embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the recent ... Read more
The Name on the Bullet
After a policeman is shot dead, DCI John Blizzard seizes a chance to settle old scores When a high-profile detective on a reality TV cop show is killed, John Blizzard fancies old-school gangster Nathaniel Callaghan for the crime. With the aging boss’s control over his northern crime empire on the wane, Blizzard sees an opportunity ... Read more
Deliver them from Evil
A mother turns to lawyer Camille Delaney for help investigating a top Seattle doctor after tragedy strikes the delivery room. “A ‘cannot put [it] down’ medical/legal novel written by a talented and gifted author.” – NetGalley review $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
A Week and a Day
In a deadly struggle for survival in the skies over the Pacific Ocean, World War II Marine fighter pilot David Hamilton’s life suddenly and inexplicably moves in a mysterious direction, leaving him struggling to comprehend and cope with the surreal existence he suddenly finds himself cast into. Lost and alone, in a different time and ... Read more
Free: Churchill’s Rogue
1937. Irishman, Sean Ryan is asked by a former adversary, Winston Churchill, to save a woman and son hunted by an elite SS unit. Ryan agrees – but on his terms. Thus begins the epic, award-winning thriller, as Ryan fights alongside the infamous Rogues, led by a lethal, battle-hardened woman called Lenka, who are helping ... Read more
Free: The Lost Tribe
Former Special Forces Operator turned archeologist, Dr. Nick Randall, searches for proof that his controversial theories are true. Standing in his way are people willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden. Secret cabals with ties to the highest levels of government and industry are bent on making their evil plans a reality. Well financed ... Read more
Silenced: Consent Of The Governed
A new administration sweeps into power, promising unity, promising a fair and just society. They lied. “Lutz does a great job in developing characters, making them come to life, making you interested in them. You can almost put yourself in their place.” – review. “The author portrays how easily the government can take control of ... Read more
Silent Thunder
In a world ruled by Lords of Illusion – there are only predators and prey. When Christopher Burrell, a deadly assassin and maverick CIA operative, and Robert Vincent, a cagey veteran FBI agent, team up to investigate a sinister sound and light frequency experiment involving a shadowy corporation and a strange Hollywood cult, they discover ... Read more
Free: Off Kilter
While mourning the tragic loss of his family, Collin Cook finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the nefarious cyber terrorist Pho Nam Penh. Collin’s insurance settlement has made him a target. His grief has made him unstable. His friends, including the NSA’s top cybercrime expert Lukas Mueller, have given him ... Read more
Free: Blood in the Bayou
On her first assignment since her promotion to SSA status in the Serial Crimes Unit of the FBI, Jade Monroe and her new partner, Lorenzo DeLeon, are tasked to southern Louisiana, where disturbing discoveries have been made. Human bones have been found in numerous sites deep in bayou country, and the locals aren’t too excited ... Read more
Double Image
Kenna has the job of her dreams, protecting the Governor and his family. But the dream turns into a nightmare when their child is kidnapped on her watch and she becomes a suspect. Determined to find him, she’s shocked to learn that powerful people don’t want him found. Unsure who to trust, she sets out ... Read more
Roppongi
Roppongi is pre-9/11 thriller set in Tokyo, Japan based on an actual terrorist attack that the author witnessed while stationed in Japan with the U.S. Navy. The twenty-year Navy intelligence veteran spins a compelling tale inhabited by rich, multifaceted characters that is dripping with authenticity. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Mazatlan Showdown
Beach lifeguard Jeff Walker sees a shooting on a yacht and swims out to the rescue, triggering an explosive chain of events in which he, fellow lifeguard Tony Park, and the police go toe-to-toe with a vicious gang of smugglers, but the case turns personal when an enemy from the past is revealed. If you ... Read more
Free: 39
Stephen Detals’ 39th birthday looms, and with it, the weight of his family’s deadly legacy. Battling addiction and suicidal tendencies, Stephen returns to his hometown to face the matriarch and alleged murderer, Rose Petal Detals, and uncover long-buried family secrets. In this gripping novel, Sojka exposes his own darkest secrets and delves into the mysteries ... Read more
Free: THE STEPS WE TAKE
A mother becomes increasingly at odds with her local community when she tries to deal with the bullying of her daughter at school. When one of the schoolboys responsible goes missing, under suspicion, she will have to find out the truth of what happened to him to keep her family together. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Free: The Cannabis Preacher: Sermon One
Connor Beauregard is always looking for ways to make money. Despite his many failed business ventures, he is determined to succeed when a unique opportunity to become a legal drug dealer comes his way. With the charisma of an evangelical preacher and an ego larger than God, Connor knows that nothing will stop him from ... Read more
Where No Man Pursueth
Young Ray Elliott comes of age in the South during segregation enforced by Jim Crow laws. The murder of a leading citizen presents him a series of fateful decisions, turning a hard scrabble farmer’s future like a kaleidoscope. He makes a fateful promise to protect a fugitive from lynching, whatever the cost. Meanwhile, bank president ... Read more
Table 13
They seemed like such a nice couple. It was a typical evening at the restaurant. But when psychopaths show up for dinner, “typical” dies. The lovely, attractive couple seated at table 13 is not what they seem. They have a dark past and some even darker plans for Hank. Can he stop them before it’s ... Read more
Free: The Lamb
When city detective Kate Monroe endures a bitter break up, her only option is to relocate back up north to the town of her birth, Barnsworth. She soon finds that her detecting skills are in demand, as a mysterious serial killer stalks Barnsworth’s streets seemingly picking victims at random. Who is this faceless killer and ... Read more
Free: Louisiana Longshot (A Miss Fortune Mystery, Book 1)
Miss Congeniality meets The Golden Girls in this hilarious mystery set in southern Louisiana. With a price on her head and a leak at the CIA, assassin Fortune Redding undertakes her most difficult mission ever…in Sinful, LA. Armed with her considerable skills and two ladies the locals dub The Geritol Mafia, Fortune decides to solve ... Read more
This Guy Walks Into a Bar
After accepting an offer from a mysterious woman to ghostwrite a novel, an Average Joe finds himself running for his life from the mob, the law, and a team of ruthless killers. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Fireplay (Jack Emery 0.5)
Embedded with the Marines in Afghanistan, nothing has prepared reporter Jack Emery for the deadly story that’s about to explode right in front of him… Free on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Taylor Texas Mysteries
Nurse Christie Taylor’s ready for a break from her stressful job. Moving home to Comfort, Texas Christie realizes that death has followed her. If you like your mysteries with good down-home values and characters that remind you of your family or friends, check out the Taylor Texas mysteries. Clean, cozy mystery series with a pie-baking, ... Read more
Free: Blood in the Bluegrass
Action packed from the get-go and filled with unique characters, the book is hard to put down as it races headlong at full speed to the finish line. –Barry Irwin, Founder/CEO Team Valor International Free on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Mystery along the Italian Coast
Rosetta and her daughter take another exciting trip to Europe around Italy (Book 2 of 3). After setting up their detective agency, they set sail on their cruise trip. While they are enjoying their tour in the Mediterranean, a suspect from the states crosses their path through famous cities along the Italian coast. Free on ... Read more
Free: Greed
Washburn County Deputy Amber Monroe is following in the footsteps of her sister, Jade. She devours everything she can during her detective training in hopes of being promoted soon. Living in small-town USA has its advantages, like a sense of security, and disadvantages, like being close to Milwaukee and its crime. Washburn County has become ... Read more
Free: Lost in Laos
Rose Hawthorne is a celebrity author with a penchant for Hermes scarves and old Colonial hotels. She also loves solving mysteries and sharing her discoveries with her readers. When a mysterious letter from her past arrives unexpectantly, she sets off with her daughter and granddaughter to uncover the secrets of an ancient artifact. Together they ... Read more
KILL NOTICE: The Bowers Thriller Series (A Bowers Thriller Book 1)
DC’s psychopathic killer just singled out the only detective with the skills to outmatch his twisted game. “Devious, fast-paced and packed with relatable characters.” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Dogs of War. A new kind of hero emerges on the streets of Washington. Kate Bowers is gritty, compassionate, and deadly. Her battle ... Read more
The Brother’s Curse (The Brother’s Curse Book 1)
A year after the brutal death of her parents, Crystal Francois moves back home to the eerie small town of Lakeview Falls. When one of her neighbors goes away abruptly leaving his home to be watched by a young man named Jason Warwick, Crystal finds herself falling for him instantly because of his charming ways ... Read more
Free: Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1
An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But it is tainted by the danger that brought her here and that threatens her newfound family. Can Hayden and her sassy sidekick remove ... Read more
Harem Academy: The Reluctant Hero
I never wanted this kind of power. But fate, luck, or twist of fortune has put me at the center of… Well, I’m not exactly sure, but I think it’s going to change the world. My three beautiful college classmates know more than they’re saying, and I think they hate how much they like me. ... Read more
The EvoAngel
Elderly Edna Morton isn’t growing granny chin hairs. She’s sprouted feathers. Are the local mushrooms activating ancient DNA? Shy Edna must research fast as scientists, historians, and groupies are all interested in angels, and her daughter may be growing feathers too. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Pocketful of Rainbows
A young hippie in the psychedelic sixties finds himself perilously intertwined in an intricate web that threatens to topple his world and turn his life completely upside down. Was the hippie dream really as innocent as they all believed? $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Goldfeeder
Inspired by true events, this novel introduces you to the scion of one of the richest people in Eastern Europe. An exciting thriller that immerses you in the lives of the wealthy and well-known, the world of fashion and crime, revealing the hidden truth of the situation in the countries beyond the Iron Curtain. A ... Read more
Peril in Paradise
“My necklace is gone! I left it right here, I know I did!” Not another theft. Soon Jerria’s very life is in danger, and she can’t blame the mythical Pele for this one. Warm characters and rich descriptions of beautiful Hawaii bring this cozy mystery to life. By best-selling author of the Cruise Addict’s Wife ... Read more
Free: The New Friend
Claire finds a young woman precariously balanced on the edge of a bridge. Vanessa is homeless and desperate, lacking options in her life. Claire takes Vanessa under her wing. But when she finds herself in danger, Claire must confront Vanessa about her past. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Suffer The Children
When a toddler goes missing from the family home, the police and community come out in force to find her. However, with few traces found after an extensive search, DI Winter Meadows fears the child has been abducted. But someone knows something, and when a man is found dead, the race is on to solve ... Read more
