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!
Free: Apprentice to the Time Gods: A Time Travel Novel
“Time God?” All Andri knew about them was they were time travelers going throughout the galaxy protecting the weak and the innocent. He read the invitation again. They wanted him to try out for the Time God’s apprentice. A farmer’s son, his only aspiration was to take over the family farm when it was his ... Read more
Free: Black Dog Escape
“What have I done?” Navy SEAL Jack Thibideaux thinks as he stands over the shepherd girl he has just accidentally shot high atop a snow capped peak in Afghanistan. Thus starts Jack’s perilous journey to save the girl, and himself. With the Taliban close behind, Jack fights his way down the mountain to rescue the ... Read more
Free: Between the Mountains
When a college student returns to her rural hometown, she unearths a decades-old mystery that forces her to confront the past she tried to forget. Between the Mountains is a gripping, heartfelt novel about resilience, family, and the secrets that shape us. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale and Where the Crawdads Sing, this story ... Read more
Crafting Maira
A heartbroken, angry man attempts to achieve lasting love by shaping a young girl’s worldview with an alternate version of reality centered around himself. The unforeseen consequences of his manipulation shatter his dream world as the Craftsman discovers his limitations. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
EVANGELINE
Two FBI agents investigating the disappearance of a young woman stumble across a vicious murder and realize that solving the murder is the key to unlocking both cases. But it’s hard to find clues in a town full of secrets, and the deeper they dig, the more the agents find that nothing and no one ... Read more
Stable: Someone is Taking Them…
A kidnapper hiding in plain sight. A gut-wrenching thriller based on a true story: Eight years after losing his son, veteran Air Force pilot Tyler Zahn invites his estranged daughter, Daria, to visit his mountain home. But soon, his search and rescue work pulls him away from her — and during his mission, she vanishes ... Read more
Foster’s Revenge
Army Ranger Luke Foster takes on the New York Mafia. Calico Hayes, a beautiful FBI Agent, stands in his way. One way or the other, all hell will break loose. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Northern Wolf (Northern Wolf Series Book 1)
A broken man will be forged in the flames of war. Johannes Wolf. Immigrant. Soldier. Unlikely Hero — Wolf’s company are the kind of men that get the dirty work done needed to win the war that divided America. Ride through the American Civil War with Wolf’s motley crew of daring Union raiders, and enjoy ... Read more
We Play Games
When Effie and Ben May move to Ivy Oaks, an exclusive gated community, they tell their new neighbors they’re excited to start a family in the quiet neighborhood — but their real plan is to maintain their perfect facade through manipulation. Little by little, they turn their twisted game on each other, and the stakes ... Read more
Free: Malevolent (Shaye Archer Series Book 1)
Shaye Archer’s life effectively began the night police found her in an alley with no memory of the previous 15 years. Now, she’s a PI who gets answers for her clients, and maybe for herself. When her new client Emma claims she’s being stalked, Shaye is determined to help. Emma knows her stalker, but the ... Read more
Through Zero Trust
Razer is a survivor of a local war between the more recent independent colonies. These Third Worlds participate in the return-to-roots movement, blending the history and mythology of a chosen nation to build their collective identity. Sometimes, this leads to conflicts. Now he seeks revenge for his unfortunate Ketuwa tribe. He gets the name of ... Read more
Free: The Bone Trap
This nine-book series begins with ‘The Bone Trap’ – a thrilling novel with a hint of the supernatural. A struggling scientist holds a potential unicorn skull in his hands. If he proves it’s authentic, his career will soar. If he dies trying, he won’t be the first. Archaeologist, Gill McArdle is sucked into mystery amongst ... Read more
Foster’s Revenge
In a kill-or-be-killed world, The Reaper does whatever it takes to survive. Following the murder of his half-brother, legendary Army Ranger Luke Foster returns to the United States from fighting terrorists. His brother’ s history with a prominent New York Mafia family was no secret, so it’ s no surprise his life was cut short. ... Read more
THE BOTTOM FLOOR Book 4
Jonathan and Denise continue their travels through time but now things are getting more dangerous and more complicated. Can Jonathan change history? Does he want to change history? The challenges they face are more challenging and heart breaking. They are not just taking a joy ride through history. They are military assets and are becoming ... Read more
Free: The Second Day of Death
Charlie Bell tries to escape his past by moving to a small town. But he must soon deal with a double murder and take care of an abandoned and scared little girl. Charlie must deal with a detective who doesn’t trust him, a fatal illness he is trying to outrun, and his own guilt about ... Read more
Murder and Marinara
A Jersey shore reality show goes off script when the producer is found dead outside the Casa Lido restaurant. Can whodunnit writer Victoria Rienzi solve a real murder to save her family’s livelihood—and keep her hunky ex out of jail? $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
After the Lights
Luke Stephens is a carpenter from Spokane, WA, where he grew up. He has worked hard to grow his business and his family. But after an EMP strike shuts down the nation’s power grid, he must collect his scattered family from the chaos of the city before a wildfire threatens to burn the city to ... Read more
The Perfect Daughter
She looked perfect at first—until her true nature surfaced. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Patriot Oath
He fought for his country. Now he’s home and engaged in the deadliest of battles. Josh Kavanagh eats and breathes loyalty. Wary of how he’ll fit in after a twenty-four-year absence, the Special Forces legend returns to his family’s Montana ranch on an undercover mission. And though he’s anxious to see the high school sweetheart ... Read more
The Shroud Key
Adventurer Chase Baker goes on the hunt for the greatest Biblical relic of all time. The proof of its existence is hidden inside a key that can only be decoded from The Shroud of Turin. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
D.O.G.: Executive Order
As if ripped from the headlines, this pulse-pounding thriller pits two elite snipers against a corrupt president hungry only for power. When the President orders a covert mission to eliminate a terrorist leader, who had threatened to make public their illegal alliance, sniper team D.O.G. is ordered to complete the mission. But someone has other ... Read more
The List Conspiracy
Max Quinn thought she had it all. A successful career, a loving family, and a quiet life in Richmond. But when a mysterious list of young boys’ names lands in her lap, her world begins to unravel. What would you do if your child was involved in a government conspiracy? Max is about to find ... Read more
Free: Lost to the Lake
White Mist Lake Retreat is the perfect place for a couple’s getaway. Yet Beth and Marty Jacobsen are grappling with more than marital problems. Having survived a home invasion, Beth is desperate to put their life back on track. Desperate enough to agree to do the unthinkable for the man she loves. Free on Kindle.... Read more
The Game Is Afoot: A Shadow Holmes and Watson Mystery
Forbidden from pursuing her calling, Shadow Holmes, the great-granddaughter of Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s older—and smarter—brother, works for her father selling real estate in Miami. To compound matters, Shadow has no idea her father is the director of The Bee, a clandestine British spy agency, until she and her parents are poisoned by the bewitching—and decidedly ... Read more
Deliver Them From Evil
In book two of the Camille Delaney Mystery series, a mother turns to Camille for help investigating a top Seattle doctor after tragedy strikes the delivery room. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Bloodstained Doll
The latest homage to the Italian Giallo film genre by Bram Stoker Award winning John Everson, with nods to the sensational movies of Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martino, Luciano Ercoli, Mario Bava and more. When Allyson’s mom dies unexpectedly, she thinks her world has hit rock bottom. But that’s before she goes to live ... Read more
Until Summer Comes Around (Fiction Without Frontiers)
The Lost Boys meets Stephen King’s Joyland. Set in 1986 Old Orchard Beach, Maine, this is a book about a boy who falls for a girl that is much more than he bargains for, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and fans of Coming-of-Age horror. “A family of vampires terrorizes a seaside town in Rolfe’s ... Read more
SECRET SERVICE
A young lawyer in the nation’s capital sees his life destroyed when a drunk driver kills his wife and cripples his daughter. Nick is racked with grief, a sorrow which turns to rage when he learns that the driver is a corrupt Russian diplomat, who plans to escape under the shield of “diplomatic immunity.” And ... Read more
Memories Live Here: A Technothriller Series (CHERL Book 1)
Embark on a journey through time, artificial intelligence, and family secrets in this thrilling narrative. What if you could talk to people from the past? Lincoln. Churchill. Gandhi. Your dead mother? Josh Brodsky is at the top of his game. At his new Silicon Valley job, he’s on the verge of an invention that uses ... Read more
When the Night Falls
A dark, action-packed, spookfest where blood will spill, and death will reign. “Rolfe’s writing is a wonderful throwback to the fun and bloody days of paperback horror glory.” — Richard Chizmar, New York Times Bestselling Author “Rolfe is a vital part of this horror generation.” — Brian Keene Rocky Zukas lives with the ghosts of ... Read more
Murder on Liberty Bay
Lily Pine recently moved to a cozy peninsula town in the Pacific Northwest. Her plans to open a bayside restaurant and start a new life are hindered when she is unexpectantly swept into a murder mystery. Can Lily make new friends in this picturesque village, solve a murder, and fulfill her husband’s lifelong dream? Along ... Read more
The First Mrs. Harper
Kaydence thought he was the love of her life, but she is just his first of six wives. A domestic thriller and modern retelling series. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Glass Half Broken
Annie knows there’s something wrong with her. A child genius with crippling social anxiety and a compulsion for tearing at her wrist, Annie struggles to please her reputation-obsessed mother. Annie’s dad is the only one who understands her. But when he runs off on a spiritual quest during a manic episode, Annie blames herself. As ... Read more
Operation Storm’s Eye
An enemy arises, able to destroy any part of the world with their new weapon. With the weapon creating powerful storms and natural disasters, no government could even suspect someone has that much power. But after losing a fellow team, Alpha team know all too well what’s at stake. Using their high-tech armoury, they must ... Read more
The Assassin’s Equation: Rise of The Killer
The Assassin’s Equation: Rise of the Killer” is an electrifying thriller that combines breakneck action with psychological depth. It’s a high-octane journey into the mind of a killer, where every page crackles with tension and every chapter ends with a bang. In a world where loyalty is a luxury and trust is a death sentence, ... Read more
Free: Shock Pepper
A mind-bending edge of the seat thriller set in the Shock Pepper realm. Riveting tale of love, deceit, revolution and horror. Shock Pepper is a book with gray characters, multiple storylines that intertwine and has mind-blowing plot twists. The book is filled with action and adventure from the word go. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Death Panels
Find out why the author has been called the John Grisham of American medical thriller writers! Political consultant Nancy Jones awakens from a coma, in a strange medical facility, after being stricken with Long Covid. Why was she now trapped in a medical prison? Who owned and ran this place? Most of all, how could ... Read more
A History of Murder
When Chloe Martin makes the long overdue trip to Jericho Falls to check on her ailing grandma, she doesn’t plan on staying in town for long. But when a well-known resident turns up dead in their flowerbed, Grandma Lily becomes the prime suspect. Chloe is forced to stick around long enough to prove Grandma’s innocence. ... Read more
The File
Sara West is a beautiful 28 year old graduate student on a scientific expedition in Africa – who stumbles upon a cache of WWII Nazi files in the wreck of a German bomber hidden in the jungle. The files reveal the location of a multi-billion dollar war-chest, secretly deposited by the Nazis in numbered Swiss ... Read more
A Bitter Harvest
Mark Hodge was killed at a Charity Gala and Detective Amanda Jackson along with her partner are tasked with solving the crime. The investigation leads them to discover the tangled web surrounding Mark’s life and revealed many suspects. The many twists and turns involved in this riveting tale will keep the reader glued to their ... Read more
