Cozy Mystery

Frozen Corpses, Vatican Devices, and Vanished Daughters: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

The Box

The Box FREE by Dan Wheatcroft: British Detective Thurstan Baddeley and his Chief despise each other. As a result, Thurstan is condemned to a life of geriatric cold cases in a place beyond civilization as he knows it. No explosions, or car chases, not even a slammed door. Just a deep gurgle and high-pitched whine from an increasingly malfunctioning toilet cistern. Welcome to Sutton Box, a place where Police careers go to die.

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

Cavaliered to Death (Barkview Mysteries Book 1)

Cavaliered to Death (Barkview Mysteries Book 1) FREE by C.B. Wilson: Welcome to Barkview—where dogs are pampered, people are quirky, and murder is never part of the plan. When a missing show dog leads to a live TV accusation against Cat Wright’s Aunt Char, a gunshot turns scandal into murder. Now Cat must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

Ghost Mortem (Haunted Everly After Mysteries Book 1)

Ghost Mortem (Haunted Everly After Mysteries Book 1) FREE by ReGina Welling & Erin Lynn: Dead exes don’t text—but they can haunt. Everly Dupree’s fresh start goes spectacularly wrong when she stumbles over her murdered high school ex… and his ghost. He’s pushy, sarcastic, and refuses to rest until she solves his murder, while a killer who’s still very much alive watches her next move.

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

Time Kneels Between Mountains (Seka Torlak Mystery Book 1)

Time Kneels Between Mountains (Seka Torlak Mystery Book 1) FREE by Amra Pajalic: Srebrenica, 1992, in a town besieged by the enemy, and torn apart by corruption, Seka fights for survival and seeks justice for those who are at the mercy of unscrupulous profiteers.

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

Stray Cat Blues

Stray Cat Blues FREE by Robert Bucchianeri: A missing sister. A little girl all alone. Can Max Plank, San Francisco's PI extraordinaire, untangle the mystery before all is lost? As the mayhem and dead bodies pile up, Max realizes that the only way to get the whole truth involves risking his own life. But for Max Plank, this is just the cost of doing business in the game he's decided to play.

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

Revenge on Ice (Sara/Ryker Mysteries Book 2)

Revenge on Ice (Sara/Ryker Mysteries Book 2) FREE by Linda LeBlanc: Discovery of a frozen corpse pulls detectives Sara and Ryker into a complex investigation tied to a tragic expedition on Mount Everest. Each climbing member becomes a suspect with hidden secrets, revenge, and motives. Twists and turns evolve into a surprise ending that escalates the mystery to a deadly hunter vs hunted race against time.

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

Oceans of Trouble (Tyler's Trouble Trilogy Book 2)

Oceans of Trouble (Tyler's Trouble Trilogy Book 2) FREE by Travis Casey: Fast, foul-mouthed, and laugh-out-loud ridiculous, this is a sea story for anyone who’s ever tried to escape their problems… only to discover they stowed away in your seabag. Come aboard—just don’t volunteer to “blow the EOOW.”

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The Ninth Echo

The Ninth Echo FREE by P.J. Farrell: Archaeologist Elena Marro follows his trail into the Vatican's secret archives, a flooded Roman cistern, and toward a device that can observe the past through sound. Two factions are hunting her. What waits at the centre of the Pantheon will force her to choose between a truth that could unmake two thousand years of faith...

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

The Daughter

The Daughter FREE by Dorothy Alter: THE DAUGHTER A spellbinding psychological thriller by Dorothy Alter How far would you go to protect the life you've built when the past you buried comes back to haunt you? Marianne Hartman gave up her daughter, Ellie, when she was five years old. She married and had another daughter. Then Ellie reappeared and set about terrorizing her family.

This book is Free on April 10, 2026

Kaleva Down (Airliner Down)

Kaleva Down (Airliner Down) FREE by Kalervo Mikkonen: 1984 Cold War. A Finn obsessed with finding out why Soviet war planes shot down a Finnish airliner in 1940. A romp through Hong Kong, Finland, and Estonia in pursuit of the truth, together with an English fighter pilot friend – with Mossad, KGB, and MI6 at their heels. Actually, not a very good idea. Will the mystery be solved or buried forever?

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Second Chance Cozy Mystery Series

Paws for Murder (Second Chance Mystery Series Book 1)

Paws for Murder (Second Chance Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by Maisy Marple and Tilly Bramwell: Middle-aged animal lover Olivia "Liv" Barnes has her hands full running the struggling Second Chance Animal Shelter in the charming town of Maple Ridge. With a leaky roof, dwindling donations, and kennels full of hopeful dogs, the last thing she needs is a murder on shelter property.

This book is Free on April 9, 2026

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The Weal and Woe Bookshop Witch Cozy Mystery Series

The Teashop Terror (The Weal and Woe Bookshop Witch Mystery Book 1)

The Teashop Terror (The Weal and Woe Bookshop Witch Mystery Book 1) FREE by Cate Martin: No one knows more about every branch of magic than Tabitha Greene. Just one problem: she can’t actually do magic. So she ends up working at the Weal and Woe Bookshop. Not exactly the pinnacle of all her hopes and dreams. But the neighborhood isn’t as sleepy as it appears. And unbeknownst to her, the Weal and Woe Bookstore is about to change her life.

This book is Free on April 8, 2026

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Serial Nightmares, Deadly Escapes, and Hidden Secrets: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder at the Lighthouse (A Sun Harbor Mystery Book 2)

Murder at the Lighthouse (A Sun Harbor Mystery Book 2) FREE by Holly Finch: When Alice Monroe’s ex-fiancé crashes Sun Harbor’s biggest festival—just before a town councilman turns up dead—she finds herself at the center of a baffling murder case. Amid lively celebrations, mischievous pets, and small-town secrets, Alice must uncover a killer before the festivities turn deadly.

This book is Free on April 8, 2026

The Lost & Found Department (Book 1)

The Lost & Found Department (Book 1) FREE by Frank Racioppi: We first meet Nathan Jameson as a four-year-old boy whose father abandons him at the Lost & Found counter of a grocery store. Twenty-nine years later, Jameson owns a bookstore in Southern New Jersey and an investigation business named Lost & Found Investigations. Their first case involves Russian spies, family secrets, murder, and revenge.

This book is Free on April 8, 2026

Blood (The Trish Vampire Series: A Vampire Horror Thriller Saga Book 1)

Blood (The Trish Vampire Series: A Vampire Horror Thriller Saga Book 1) FREE by K.T. Rose: Devoted wife and mother by day. Vampire serial killer by night. The FBI calls her the Loner Killer—hunting a ghost who's killed since 1890. When her latest hunt goes wrong, she's fighting for survival against enemies who want her dead. For fans of Dexter, You, and True Blood.

This book is Free on April 8, 2026

They Have No Idea Who They're F***ing With (Swerve)

They Have No Idea Who They're F***ing With (Swerve) FREE by Jonathan Maas: The kidnappers messed with the wrong suburban wife. Her husband is being held at ransom, and he tells his captors they should let them go for their own sake. His wife does not play by the same rules as ordinary people, and will not only free him, but make his abductors regret ever being born. But time is not on her side, or his!

This book is Free on April 8, 2026

Shadows of the Orb

Shadows of the Orb FREE by Peter Stokes: A 2,000 km cycle ride. A titanium sphere that could end oil forever. And the men who will kill to stop it. Hunter Reid just wanted to ride from Canterbury to Rome. Now he is racing across Europe with the world's most dangerous secret - and a private army on his tail.

This book is Free on April 8, 2026

Liberty Reckons: The Secret Talks That Could Reshape North America (The SIGMA Directive Series Book 8)

Liberty Reckons: The Secret Talks That Could Reshape North America (The SIGMA Directive Series Book 8) FREE by J. Maddox Kane: What if the real story of USMCA and North America’s future was hiding in conversations no one thought would ever be heard? Liberty Reckons follows private calls, intercepted fragments, and off-record exchanges that reveal the reality behind the rhetoric in a dark, intelligence-style political thriller.

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The Holiday Hounds Cozy Mystery Series

Death by Decoration (The Holiday Hounds Mysteries Book 1)

Death by Decoration (The Holiday Hounds Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Hailey Hartley: When the town Santa is poisoned at Pinecrest Hollow’s tree lighting, Christmas shop owner Holly Brennan and her golden retriever, Murphy, must sniff out the truth. Amidst mislabeled gift boxes and deadly secrets, Holly races to find the killer before her shop—and her life—are ruined. Can she untangle this mystery before the holiday turns fatal?

This book is Free on April 7, 2026

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Secret Reunions, Desperate Survival, and Restless Guardians: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Falls & Familiars

Falls & Familiars FREE by Hazel Whitmore: A mysterious legacy. Seven magical cats. And a secret that won’t stay hidden... Aunt Evie knows being a Guardian isn’t just about brewing tea; it’s about keeping the peace. But as her seven rescue cats, each with a magical spark, grow restless, Evie must prepare. A charming cozy mystery prequel!

This book is Free on April 7, 2026

Riley's End

Riley's End FREE by Bill Hansmann: Anthony "Big Tony" Cevilli has agonized over his friend's death for fifty years. Now, a health crisis makes him determined to get to the bottom of the crime. He enlists the Atkinson Detective Agency, run by his son and daughter, to solve the crime. A "can't put it down" story sure to please.

This book is Free on April 7, 2026

One Good Time (Titus Ray Thrillers Book 10)

One Good Time (Titus Ray Thrillers Book 10) FREE by Luana Ehrlich: CIA covert operative Titus Ray is asked to do the unthinkable and allow a terrorist to enter the country illegally in order to stop an attack on the U. S., but as he tracks the terrorist to his destination, he suffers a devastating loss that threatens to derail the mission. Can his faith overcome his personal anguish in time to avert the disaster?

This book is Free on April 7, 2026

Surfer’s Circle

Surfer’s Circle FREE by Gaya Levin: Five young Israelis discover freedom and unexpected love while backpacking and surfing in Costa Rica. Months later, they reunite at a desert trance festival in Israel—where a brutal terror attack shatters the celebration and turns their night into a desperate fight for survival.

This book is Free on April 7, 2026

The Haunting of Ember Creek

The Haunting of Ember Creek FREE by Marie Wilkens: Three women. Twenty-five acres. And twenty-three bodies buried beneath them. What was supposed to be an artists' retreat becomes a fight for survival when the land begins to wake... and the dead want company.

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Buttercream & Batter Cozy Mystery Series

Batter Up for Burial (Buttercream & Batter Mystery Series Book 1)

Batter Up for Burial (Buttercream & Batter Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by Maisy Marple: Fanny Fairchild has exactly one goal for the William's Cove town planning meeting: deliver her Millionaire's Shortcake, collect her check, and fix the walk-in cooler. But when the meeting's most controversial guest ends up dead, Fanny's beautiful shortcake suddenly looks less like dessert and more like a motive.

This book is Free on April 6, 2026

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Secret Agendas, Vanished Evidence, and Vintage Intrigue: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Spellbound (Spellbound Book 2)

Spellbound (Spellbound Book 2) FREE by Kathryn James: Winter has settled over Ciderbrooke—and the storm is coming. One cracked protection is all it takes for the Council to draw closer and the town to fall under threat. Eliza and her coven feel it instantly. Some things have already begun—and they won’t wait.

This book is Free on April 6, 2026

The Killer Without a Face

The Killer Without a Face FREE by Helen Starbuck: Dani Calderwood is the only survivor of a man who killed her twin sister and drug-dealing boyfriend. Having seen only a brief glimpse, she can’t clearly identify him, but the police and the killer are both looking for her. Fleeing Denver, the small, high-country Colorado town she thought was a safe refuge, may turn out to be a fatal last stand.

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On the Third Day

On the Third Day FREE by Kelly Cross: A child's body vanishes from a small-town morgue days before Easter. No break-in. No explanation. Medical examiner Monty Graves hunts for answers, but the case defies logic—and the child's parent isn't worried. A gripping mystery where science meets faith, and death may not be final.

This book is Free on April 6, 2026

Naked Ambition (The Beck Rikki Political Thriller Series Book 1)

Naked Ambition (The Beck Rikki Political Thriller Series Book 1) FREE by Rick Pullen: A secret call. A corrupt senator. A conspiracy reaching the White House. When reporter Beck Rikki follows a trail of offshore money and suspicious deaths, he uncovers a plot that could decide a presidential election. As danger closes in and trust erodes, Beck realizes the truth is far deadlier than he imagined.

This book is Free on April 6, 2026

The Mechanic

The Mechanic FREE by Marie Wilkens: They told everyone to stay calm. Chelsea Bell knew better. When the grid collapsed during a school trip, she had twelve kids, a failing bus, and fifty miles of mountain road between her and home. No one was coming to help. No one had answers. And the only thing standing between those children and a world gone dark was a woman who'd spent her whole life being underestimated.

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The Pet Sitter's Predicament Cozy Mystery Series

A Deadly Stay (The Pet Sitter's Predicament Book 1)

A Deadly Stay (The Pet Sitter's Predicament Book 1) FREE by Sophie Lyon: A luxury house-sit behind locked gates turns deadly fast! Carrie Ashford came to Charleston to rebuild, not to solve murders. But when her dream client becomes a crime scene, Carrie’s access makes her a witness… and a target. Start A Deadly Stay for Charleston charm, clever clues, and a heroine you’ll root for from page one.

This book is Free on April 5, 2026

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Hidden Powers, Twisted Motives, and Escalating Storms: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Follow the Crumbs (A Cozy Quilts Club Mystery Book 1)

Follow the Crumbs (A Cozy Quilts Club Mystery Book 1) FREE by Marsha DeFilippo: Four women with secret paranormal gifts form the Cozy Quilts Club—but when a beloved aunt is murdered, their abilities may be the only way to uncover the truth. In their small Maine town, solving the case means trusting powers they rarely speak of. Start the Cozy Quilts Club series today.

This book is Free on April 5, 2026

Murder, Mess, and the Tangerine Dress (An Order Out of Chaos Mystery Book 1)

Murder, Mess, and the Tangerine Dress (An Order Out of Chaos Mystery Book 1) FREE by Lynn Rankin-Esquer: Chaotic house. Impending divorce. Psychic visions from a client's dead husband. When broke, messy Izzy Bishop lands a job with her sister’s organizing company, she hopes for a fresh start—until touching a client’s tangerine dress triggers a warning of murder. Now Izzy must untangle secrets before her new gig—and her life—are cut short.

This book is Free on April 5, 2026

The Cardiff City Murders (Detective Inspector Marco Book 2)

The Cardiff City Murders (Detective Inspector Marco Book 2) FREE by Stephen Puleston: The killer of a wealthy banker left a note telling the world the man deserved to die. An online video points to a violent anarchist group. As the case progresses and Marco starts piecing together the clues, things take a dramatic twist when a member of Marco's team is kidnapped. Now the killer has made things person.

This book is Free on April 5, 2026

Snowfall in Virginia (Chris Hamilton Book 2)

Snowfall in Virginia (Chris Hamilton Book 2) FREE by Jim Davidson: When two nefarious visitors from Texas appear, all his that happened in Texas take things from bad to worse. A storm has been brewing for a while, and when it hits, it hits hard! Everything from his past explodes and comes to a convoluted climax al at once, and he soon finds out that...Mysterious things happen when there is "Snowfall in Virginia."

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Deadly Behavior (Dr. David Rothberg Series Book 2)

Deadly Behavior (Dr. David Rothberg Series Book 2) FREE by Walter Marks: The infamous Baby Carriage killer escapes from the prison where Psychiatrist David Rothberg was treating him. David blames himself for not seeing the dangerous signs in his patient and sets out to find him. The story cuts back and forth between David and the fleeing inmate. This leads to a violent and shocking ending.

This book is Free on April 5, 2026

The First Week

The First Week FREE by Mason Dean: After an EMP cripples the grid, Linda and her friends are thrust into a world without power, cars, or communication. As chaos spreads, their only chance of survival lies in a mysterious desert observatory tied to her family’s past.

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