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!
Mercury Rising
Midlife—when the magic really begins… Happy Birthday and hello Mid-life crisis to me. At forty-five, I thought life was over. Dead-end job, empty nest…it was just me and the cat. But when I lost my house and moved in with my senior citizen mom—that was the icing on my cake. Then, out of nowhere, my ... Read more
Free: CASCADE
On hearing the news her adopted father has suffered a second heart attack, Shani Balcescu dashes from St Aquinas College in Oxford to be at his bedside in Prague. Her father asks her forgiveness, but Shani takes his words to be little more than the ramblings of a dying man – until the following day, ... Read more
Opie & Cleigh: A Lifetime of Love, War, School, and Murder in 92 Hours
For fans of intense psychological thrillers and murder mysteries that seem too real to be fiction. Featuring plenty of suspense, a dash of romance, and a former military male lead, this story of courage and bravery in the midst of danger and unnecessary tragedy will have you cheering on the heroic actions of ordinary people ... Read more
Blood Notes
Winner of a 2022 Chill With A Book Premier Reader’s Award! A retired detective who’s now a school receptionist helps her former police colleague to solve a murder at the school. The odd pair of Edward – a gifted cellist and newly arrived student at the school – and his pushy mother seem to be ... Read more
Free: Run For Your Life
With the weekend right around the corner, Homicide Detective Mitch Cannon is looking forward to Saturday night. It isn’t often he has a date, and this one will be particularly interesting. His new friend Liza is beautiful, edgy, outspoken, and somewhat odd. But Mitch’s usual Friday-morning phone call to his mom sets the wheels in ... Read more
First Bullet
Facing a triple threat, the CIA is on its heels. In ANDREW CERONI’s latest white-knuckle thriller, CIA Agent Dave McClure and his Spec Ops teams face deadly action in the mist-covered Blue Mountains of Jamaica, to a German terrorist team’s attack on a strategic missile base near the western forests of Wyoming. And to top ... Read more
MURDER MOUNTAIN
A fugitive from justice, an impossible mission, and a taste for murder Nail-biting? You’ll chew your fingers off! Wanted by the FBI and hiding out on a remote island in the Pacific, Peter Blake has an unwelcome visit. He’s been rumbled by a man who “trades in information” and the price for not being handed ... Read more
Free: The Mother
After The Lamb absconds taking D.C. with them, Kate Monroe and Detective Inspector Halifax are tasked with tracking them down and investigating the shady operations surrounding “The Blazing Crucible”. Soon they discover far more than they bargained for, as The Lamb finds themselves in as much trouble abroad as they are at home. Free on ... Read more
The American Pearl
Patricia Pavlik was left been three decades ago–by her country. She is called a “pearl” to those who still hold her because they see her as white and valuable. Patricia is still trying to get home, by any means possible. And if she does–when she does–all hell will break loose. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Dead in the Alley
When Bay Bishop’s husband was found in the alley behind their Northern Michigan restaurant, she lost not only the partner in her dreams of establishing the best fine-dining establishment in the area but the man she thought was the love of her life. Then she finds out how he had betrayed her. Now she’s a ... Read more
Shore Lodge
Her grief threatened to swallow her whole. When a seed of betrayal plants a devastating truth, will blood prove thicker than vengeance? Jacklyn Stone is struggling to stay strong. Left bewildered by her husband’s death, the devastated widow feels her usually competent management over her garden shop sliding into chaos. So when her son and ... Read more
Free: Murder On The Heath
When a relationship coach is found dead, apparently electrocuted by a coffee maker, civilian investigator Lucia Steer makes short work of a killer’s attempt to hide a murder. But finding out who was so ready to kill in cold blood will take some clever sleuthing. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Jeb Strauss and Grant’s Gold
A Civil War gold shipment lies buried in the sediments of the Tennessee River. Treasure hunter, Jeb Strauss is hired by a mysterious woman to find the wreck and the gold hidden inside. Unfortunately, there are others searching for the vessel and the secret shipment that is worth more than the gold. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Dead Before Dinner
Green chile has never been more dangerous. Psychologist Maddie Swallows’ decision to return to New Mexico seemed like a good idea at the time, considering the divorce and her two teenagers she’d dragged along for the ride. But that was before the New Year’s Eve party she was guilt-tripped into attending. Before a member of ... 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
The Missing American
Private detective Edie Fox is more than a little suspicious when a wealthy American turns up to her cluttered backstreet office in Oxford, England, and hands her a bundle of cash to find his missing cousin. But not enough to turn down the deal. Yet she soon has more on her hands than she bargained ... Read more
Free: Retribution
The violent drug-related murders of two prominent attorneys have the homicide division of the Chicago Police Department scrambling for answers, but without clues, a motive, or a suspect, not even the FBI can track down the killer. With the media demanding an arrest and at their wits’ end, the Chicago Police Department makes an urgent ... Read more
Free: Henry Halifax and the Tutori’s Cloak
The legend of the Tutori was something Henry Halifax had never imagined to be real – an ancient organization tasked with watching over the animal kingdom from the shadows. After a chance encounter with the elusive Tutori, Henry and his fiercely loyal dachshund quickly become entangled in a global pursuit that will demand courage at ... Read more
Free: An Early Death
When Lady Beatrice’s husband James Wiltshire dies in a car crash along with the wife of a member of staff, there are questions to be answered. Why haven’t the occupants of two cars seen in the accident area come forward? And what is the secret James had been keeping from her? The search for the ... Read more
Free: The Reisman Case
A young woman investigating a theft discovers a pathologically anxious suspect, a deeply dysfunctional family, and a brutal murder in this twisting psychological thriller. Free on Kindle.... Read more
A Slap In The Face
If you know what’s good for you, you won’t cross the Alaskan branch of the Student Loans Across America Program (SLAAP). They don’t take to kindly to being ignored or insulted. And the Human Resources Director has a short fuse. Check out A Slap In The Face by Kelly Logue. A short little novel full ... Read more
A Dear Abby Cozy Mystery Collection Books 4 – 6: The Last Stop, The Last Dance and Merrily Murdered
In the idyllic town of Eden, newspaper reporter Abby tries to shield her mom from a murder case. She then gatecrashes a ball she’s not invited to only to witness the death of a prominent guest, and, during her first sweltering Christmas, she tries to clear her friend of suspicion of murder. Small-town cozy mysteries ... Read more
First Bullet
Facing the grave dangers of a triple-threat, the CIA is on its heels. In ANDREW CERONI’s latest white-knuckle thriller, CIA Agent Dave McClure and his Spec Ops teams face deadly action at a Chinese base hidden in the mist-covered Blue Mountains of Jamaica, to a German terrorist team’s attack on a strategic missile base near ... Read more
Trial and Redemption
SCIENCE MEETS MAGIC… In his latest inspirational and suspenseful novel, Trial and Redemption, Reilly continues the saga of a mystical Janus key and its time-bending influence on 21st-century characters, first introduced in the award-winning Chasing Time. Disgraced scientist Brian Ellis finds an improbable ally in Julie, a college student trying to reset her life after ... Read more
Forger: A Psychological Thriller
Lester Gordon was laughed out of art school for wanting to paint like the Impressionist masters, but that’s the least of his problems: He’s only Lester Gordon part of the time. Sometimes he’s Louis Bétancourt, a painter of unfathomable talent who can create canvases good enough to fool all the experts on earth. At other ... Read more
Bunny Brunch (Miss Fortune World Standalone Easter Cozy Mystery)
This Easter, Celia Arceneaux is hosting a Louisiana picnic and everyone is invited. Fearful of what they might miss, Ida Belle, Fortune, and Gertie plan for an enjoyable day. Under the pretense of courteous Sinful neighbors, the women arrive with baked goods in tow, vowing to remain on their best behaviors. Unfortunately, someone else is ... Read more
Free: The TRASK BROTHERS MURDER MYSTERY SERIES
Identical twin brothers, Dave (sheriff of Lake County) and Don (lead agent for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension), team up to hunt criminals in Minnesota and beyond. Free to $3.99 on Kindle. Learn More... Read more
The Thieves
When Jasmine steals money to save her father’s life, two people impersonating police officers steal her loot. Can she track down the robbers and recover the cash? An entertaining heist thriller. $3.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Finity: A Mafia Story
A woman with Asperger’s Syndrome finds herself caught between the Mafia and the F.B.I. Her childhood friend, who became a defense attorney, seeks to help her, but when danger threatens him and his personal life, Finity is left dangling within the clutches of those who would use her. To make matters worse, she isn’t sure ... Read more
Friendly Fire
In the tradition of the best legal and political thrillers, Friendly Fire is an explosive tale of greed, revenge, treason, and murder. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read 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
