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!

Her Sister’s Death

K.L. Murphy

When a reporters sister is found dead in a swanky hotel, the police suspect suicide. Determined to prove them wrong, the reporter partners with a retired detective who knows more than he should about her sister, the hotel, and its history of death. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Scrap of Paper: A Monody for the Lost

Es Que

When Ivan Hathaway stops in a small town on his journey to erase the events of his past, he begins a new life, entangled with new people and new dangers. Using skills from his past he opens a private detective agency the small town of Bagnell. It does not take long before he is known ... Read more

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Period of Adjustment

Carolina Mac

Reeling from a series of impulsive and disastrous choices, Tommy Donovan’s once-stable life is turned on its head. With his reputation in shreds and nowhere to turn, he is forced to abandon his beloved job as leader of the gang squad at the prestigious Blackmore Agency in Austin. Desperate for redemption, he takes on a ... Read more

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Shitamachi Scam

Michael Pronko

After the suspicious deaths of a seventy-something woman and a student recluse, Detective Hiroshi tracks down a gang of scammers who target retirees, robbing them of their pensions, life savings, and even the deeds to their homes. Hiroshi teams up with Detective Ishii, who’s been running a women’s crime task force. Together, they find out ... Read more

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Free: A Fair Knight Slain: Murder at the Renaissance Fair

Linda LeBlanc

A knights brutal death exposes political intrigue and romantic rivalries at a Florida Renaissance fair. Detectives Sara and Ryker are worlds apart. She’s a former wilderness adventure racer; he’s overweight and never left the city. Both are dealing with their own past traumas and estrangements. If the case goes unsolved before the fair ends in ... Read more

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Free: Discovery

Nan Dixon

DA Harris Torrington is ready to take the next step in his political career, running for governor. Then he crosses paths with Ashe Bristol, the new Houston Texans quarterback. They look exactly alike. To find answers on why they look similar, Ashe asks his friend, Sunee Miller, for help. Sunee, an MD with a PhD ... Read more

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That Was Before

Dan Lawton

The “That Was Before” thriller series brings friends and lovers close, but enemies even closer. With secret pasts and hidden agendas, nothing is quite what it seems. It all comes together in three action-packed thrillers with psychological twists that will keep your head spinning. Best Thrillers says to, “Buckle up for a full-throttle thriller drawn ... Read more

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Severed Relations

Rebecca Forster

When shunned detective, Finn O’Brien, catches the call for a triple homicide behind the gates of the exclusive Freemont Place, he and his partner, Cori Anderson, must follow a trail of bodies and shattered relationships to uncover a horrific truth behind the murders. It is a truth that will bind them together for eternity or ... Read more

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Free: The Jazz Cat Murders

Sara Barton

In their very first case together, cozy mystery author Agatha and homicide investigator Smitty work together to catch a dangerous serial killer who is murdering talented jazz musicians. Sparks fly as they verbally banter with each other. Theres no mistaking that attraction. Its two moths drawn to the flame of love. But before they can ... Read more

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Free: Between the Mountains

Jeremy Campbell

As a thank you for sending this book to #1, we’re offering the ebook FOR FREE today only! Read it now before it’s one of Reese’s picks! Southern storytelling that shows us an old world through new eyes – Daniel Wallace, Author, “Big Fish” “Keeps readers hanging on every word…” – Independent Book Review Fast-paced, ... Read more

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Black Danube

Nik Grybaski

How do you save a woman jailed for murder when you know she didn’t do it? Vienna 1899 a man lies dead, his fiance wrongly accused. Crime photographer Leo Katz vows to save her. But being a hero comes at a deadly price. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Blind Eye

Vanessa Luther

After years of infidelity and a painful divorce, Rachel Davis has finally reclaimed her life. At least until Eric Sinclair enters the picture. What starts off as a harmless friendship quickly catapults into a torrid affair turned deadly. Just how well do we really know those around us? $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Fog City Fraud

Peter Ralph

Why did a solid citizen drag a young girl onto the ledge of a high-rise building? War hero, Josh Kennelly is hiding a dark secret, and risks being exposed when he attempts to save her. A police bullet ends the standoff. Devastated, the mans daughter begs Josh to help her find out why her father ... Read more

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The Lone Safehouse

Colton Lively

When an EMP shrouds the US in darkness, twins Mindy and Nick are miles from their Michigan haven. Battling chaos and menacing foes, they trek homeward. Mindys fierce leadership guards their legacy, but as winter and threats intensify, their survival instincts face the ultimate test. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Nothing

Thom Young

Can finding a woman’s head in a box help solve one of history’s most infamous murders? Just drifting through life, Thom Wilson sells computer software, has no future, is a manic depressive, and ponders his meaningless existence. He finds a woman’s head in a box which puts him on a mission to solve the mystery. ... Read more

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Free: Retribution

C. M. Sutter

The violent drug-related murders of two prominent attorneys have the homicide division of the Chicago Police Department scrambling for answers. With the media demanding an arrest and at their wits end, the Chicago Police Department makes an urgent call to the Washburn County Sheriffs Office in hopes of bringing in Kate Pierce, a psychic detective, ... Read more

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Sanibel Wind

David Crosby

In the eye of the storm, secrets swirl and survival hangs by a thread. In “Sanibel Wind,” the tenth electrifying chapter of the Will Harper Mystery Series, the serene life of Florida sleuth Will Harper and his girlfriend Luna is upended by a hurricane’s ferocious arrival. Amidst this natural chaos, the story intertwines with the ... Read more

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Baby Sins

C.E. NELSON

A woman and her child are missing, a U.S. senator accused of orchestrating the abduction. Agent Peter (Doc) Hunter has been assigned the case, not happy because it interrupts his golf game. Doc is even less happy when his investigation discovers he has been lied to by a U.S. senator – and that the disappearance ... Read more

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Free: Greed

C. M. Sutter

Washburn County Deputy Amber Monroe is following in the footsteps of her sister, Jade, 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 the dumping ground of murder victims, courtesy of its ... Read more

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The Jason Scarsdale Series

Alan Brenham

His focus is on solving the murders until the unthinkable happens Recently widowed, Austin Police Detective Jason Scarsdale works to solve the murders of two pedophiles, while trying to be both mother and father to his five-year-old daughter. During his investigation, Scarsdale is forced to navigate between the crosshairs of two police commanders out to ... Read more

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Free: BlowOut – A Shear Disaster Mystery

Terri Reid

A cosmetologist – L.J. Carter (Louella Jo for the folks who knew her when she was growing up) returns to her hometown of Julep, Mississippi for her mothers funeral. After flying out of JFK and arriving at the Biloxi Airport, she is greeted by a woman who not only knew her mother but has some ... Read more

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Free: Runway Dreams

T.K. Ambers

Meet the Price family. Their lives seem perfect… until they’re turned upside down by murder, mayhem, and espionage. Watch them work, play, fall in love, and grieve their losses as they navigate the baffling new world they’ve stumbled into in this thrilling mystery/suspense series. Themes include murder, kidnapping, comedy/dark comedy, romance, espionage, LGBTQ+, and sibling ... Read more

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Sniffing Out Murder

Leanne Baker

When a baker is found murdered, her cousin must rise to the occasion Sarah Murray is moving back to her high desert hometown of Bishop, California after the end of her marriage. On the highway south of town, she finds a dog on the side of the road. Unable to leave the poor animal, she ... Read more

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Where the Light Shines Through: An Olivia Penn Mystery (The Olivia Penn Mystery Series Book 1)

Kathleen Bailey

A shocking murder Family secrets revealed Her life will never be the same. Olivia Penn is looking forward to visiting her father while spring is in bloom in her beautiful hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. Her plans to enjoy a week of relaxation with her friends and family vanish, though, when a mysterious murder occurs ... Read more

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Flowers From Holland

Andrea Moore

Romance/Mystery, Thriller & Suspense. A story of betrayal and secrets and new romantic relationships. $5.00 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Will Harper Florida Thrillers: Vol. 1-4 (Will Harper Mystery Series)

David Crosby

A VERY GOOD FRIEND WOULD HELP YOU HIDE A BODY Ready for some action and adventure in the tropics? Join Will Harper, ex-journalist, and budding detective as he tries to solve murders happening on the Florida coast. From small town corruption & greed to the Florida prison system and arson. Get ready to immerse yourself ... Read more

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Sister Morphine, A Marceau Mystery

Raoul Michelle

As Maurice Marceau and his resilient daughter, an attorney, try to solve a gruesome murder, they’re thrust into a world filled with secrets and conspiracies. She and her father must go beyond an underworld art scene that hides its own dark secrets and travel between DC, New York, Paris, Switzerland and Venice. Prepare for an ... Read more

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Veil of Doubt

Sharon Virts

Based on a shocking true story, Veil of Doubt is part true-crime thriller, part medical and legal procedural. Perfect for fans of Margaret Atwoods Alias Grace and filled with rich period detail gleaned from exhaustive research, Veil of Doubt delves into the darkness of the South during Reconstruction, exposing intrigue, deception, and death. $0.99 on ... Read more

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The Coastal Killer: A Bella Barnes Mystery 1

P. F. Sanders

I got the chance to have a permanent vacation Which seemed nice until the dead man showed up. Now I have to figure out who did it before the local cops blame me just because Im different! Which is totally unfair. But not exactly wrong. Okay, so maybe I have a little bit of psychic ... Read more

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Brew City Blues Complete Series Boxed Set

Patrick O'Donnell

Army veteran Michael Collins is looking for a new start after a personal tragedy. Now a recruit officer fresh out of the police academy, Michael has taken his first step in becoming a Milwaukee Police Officer. His next hurdle is passing twelve weeks of field training in the most dangerous part of town. Welcome to ... Read more

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UNFORGIVING SHADOWS

Ray Flynt

Brad Frame lived a serene but aimless existence on Philadelphias Main Line until his mother and sister were kidnapped and murdered. The tragedy transformed his life. After helping the police catch their killers, and with the aid of his mentor, Philadelphia Detective Nick Argostino, Brad opened his own private detective agency vowing to help bring ... Read more

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A Long Time Dead

T.L. Bequette

A decade ago, Joe Turner’s friend, Owen Prescott, faced a murder charge and vanished. Now, haunted by memories and convinced of Owen’s innocence, Joe tackles the cold case as the FBI closes in. The award-winning Joe Turner Mystery series returns with a riveting thriller, delivering a signature twist at the finale. Unlock the latest mystery ... Read more

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Devil You Didn’t Know

Andrew Kopacz

As the body count rises, Detective Kelly Lang’s faith is put to the ultimate test as she hunts down a ritualistic serial killer. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Mystery Along the Danube

A. Nation

Who would have thought Rosetta’s exotic trip to Europe would involve thieves and kidnapping? (Book 1 of 4). When Rosetta and her daughter get a chance to travel to Europe, a criminal crosses their path. Follow her through famous cities in this tale of forgotten love Free on Kindle.... Read more

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Special Access

Mark A. Hewitt

Special Access catapults you into a pulse-pounding journey through a world of corruption, where survival hinges on unmasking a sinister truth. Mark A. Hewitt’s gripping inaugural installment in the Duncan Hunter Thriller series delivers a relentless political thriller that will leave you breathless. Read the first three books for only 99 each! $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Blood in the Bayou

C. M. Sutter

FBI agent Jade Monroe heads to Louisiana where human bones have been found deep in bayou country, and the locals arent too excited about the FBI poking around. A helpful hunter offers to break through that barrier for Jade, but a bone-chilling blindside ensues. A dangerous cat and mouse chase through the swamp is just ... Read more

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Petals and a Poison

Emmie Lyn

Does this award-winning flower garden hide a sinister secret?! After the Frog Hollow Garden Tour winner is announced, festivities turn grim when my dog Dash finds a body by the pond. Unraveling clues point to my witchy friend Pearl. Can Dash and the Accidental Ghost Detective Team expose the garden’s secrets and restore peace to ... Read more

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Life Has Other Plans (Where The Road Goes Series Book 2)

Adriana Gavazzoni

In the sixties, Emma Parker leads a double life. Behind her seemingly mundane existence as an architect and mother to her nephew, she inhabits a world of dangerous snipers and secret agents. Ninon works for a covert organization and travels around the world chasing criminals. She loves the adventurous nature of her career, and she ... Read more

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Dark and Deadly

Sarah A. Denzil

Discover Sarah A. Denzil’s page-turning domestic thrillers and psychological fiction. From secrets to lies to murder, you’ll find an emotional rollercoaster of suspenseful drama within these pages. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Between the Causeways

Jeremy Campbell

This sweet, Southern cozy mystery is a must read for pet lovers. It’s Hallmark meets Reese Witherspoon meets Marley & Me… and for a very limited time its FREE to welcome a new audience “Between the Causeways.” “This charming canine tale offers a feel-good escape from the weight of fraught headlines.” -Kirkus Reviews “Celebrates the ... Read more

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